[Remote] Sr. Technical Project Manager, HID Professional Services
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Sr. Technical Project Manager within their global HID Professional Services team. In this role, you will lead forensic DNA validation and Rapid DNA enablement projects, partnering with customers to deliver high-quality outcomes and drive project execution across multiple teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead forensic DNA validation and Rapid enablement projects from initiation through completion, delivering projects on time and exceeding customer expectations
- Define project scope, timelines, and milestones across multiple concurrent projects
- Coordinate with regional field teams and cross-functional partners (applications, IT, sales, and external vendors) to drive execution
- Support workflow design, system integration, and end-to-end verification for Rapid implementations in customer environments
- Own validation deliverables, including data analysis and report writing, aligned to forensic standards
- Communicate clearly with customers and stakeholders to align expectations and maintain project momentum
- Contribute to proposals, pricing recommendations, and risk identification during pre-sales activities
- Resolve technical and program challenges using structured problem-solving, applying lessons learned to prevent future issues
- Identify and implement improvements that increase efficiency and consistency across projects
- Build strong working relationships across the global HPS team and broader HID organization, contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
- Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs, and influence stakeholders to drive timely, aligned decisions
Skills
- Ability to interpret and apply forensic DNA data (quantification, STR, and Rapid DNA) to project deliverables
- Clear communication skills and ability to build alignment across teams
- Experience managing multiple projects and delivering results on time
- Customer-focused approach to understanding needs and delivering solutions
- Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and independently drive progress and decisions
- Highly organized, proactive, and continuously focused on improving processes
- B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, chemistry, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in a forensic DNA laboratory or similar technical environment
- 3+ years of experience managing technical or scientific projects
- Familiarity with forensic DNA workflows, validation requirements, and data interpretation
- Experience supporting forensic DNA customers through professional services or similar roles
- PMP certification or formal project management training
- Experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar tools
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools
- Experience supporting Rapid DNA or complex workflow implementations
Benefits
- A variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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