Digital Project Manager

Location: Lebanon, TN. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our digital transformation team plays a critical role in delivering scalable, data-driven solutions that improve how our business operates globally. 

Role Overview 

This role is an execution-first role focused on delivering outcomes as a foundational piece on a growing digital transformation team. You will be responsible for owning progress (not just coordinating activity) and taking hands-on ownership of initiatives from validation through delivery of projects while bringing energy to execution and applying thoughtful problem-solving to drive meaningful outcomes.  (You are not expected to define strategy — but you are expected to ensure work gets done.)

What You’ll Do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Intake & Validation of Business Requests 

• Partner with business SMEs to understand and help define problems that can be addressed through process improvement and automation 

• Break down ambiguous needs into structured, actionable components 

• Evaluate scope, feasibility, and expected business impact 

• Inform prioritization through cost-benefit and effort analysis 

• Structure work so its clearly defined and ready for execution 

• Own Execution of Approved Initiatives

• Lead end-to-end delivery of digital and automation initiatives  

• Develop clear plans, timelines, and milestones 

• Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations 

• Take full ownership of moving work forward, ensuring progress without relying on constant direction or escalation 

• Drive urgency and maintain momentum across initiatives 

• Ensure solutions are delivered on time, with quality, and achieve intended outcomes 

• Structure Work for Execution 

• Translate validated business needs into clear, actionable requirements 

• Ensure work is well-defined, structured, and ready for execution 

• Maintain alignment between business expectations and delivery outcomes 

• Process Improvement & Automation Enablement 

• Analyze current business processes and identify inefficiencies 

• Identify root causes of issues and drive standardization before automation 

• Develop and support end-to-end process maps (AS-IS / TO-BE) 

• Identify repetitive manual tasks and contribute to automation opportunities 

• Ensure solutions focus on simplification and sustainability — not just digitization 

• Data-Informed Execution 

• Use data (Power BI, Excel, dashboards) to track progress and measure value 

• Support cost-benefit analysis and prioritization decisions 

• Evaluate tradeoffs based on business value, effort, and impact 

• Operate Effectively in Ambiguity 

• Work with incomplete or evolving requirements 

• Propose solutions and move work forward proactively 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum required Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma/ GED with 4+ years of experience in project delivery, digital initiatives, or process improvement

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, information systems, or related field with 2–5 years of experience in project delivery, digital initiatives, or process improvement 

• Proven experience owning delivery of cross-functional initiatives 

• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, or similar) 

• Experience working in matrixed environments is a plus

• Exposure to Power Platform or similar tools is a plus 

• Experience with data tools (Power BI, Excel) is a plus 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong execution mindset with ability to drive work forward independently 

• Ability to structure ambiguous problems into clear, actionable plans 

• Strong communication skills — clear, concise, and structured 

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Data fluency to inform decisions and measure outcomes 

• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capability 

• Ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority 

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly 

• Ability to manage complex situations, identify risks, and drive resolution 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities