Sr. Director, IT Enablement & Excellence at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Waltham, Massachusetts

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



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Office



Job Description



Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as Sr. Director, IT Enablement & Excellence, leading a global IT organization. Collaborate with CIO and Senior IT Leadership Team to transform processes and drive innovation.



Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic efforts, including IT & digital strategy with finance, IT quarterly business reviews (QBR's), decision reviews for M&A impacts, prioritization summits between business IT and IT Shared Services, and overall IT & digital portfolio governance.


• Facilitate regular in-person (quarterly) and virtual (monthly) meetings with IT leaders to ensure alignment on strategy, finances, and key decisions.


• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to manage IT portfolio requirements (ITGC and SDLC).


• Drive cross-divisional prioritization summits to align business IT and Shared Services and facilitate critical investment decisions.


• Implement standard IT program management practices, driving consistency across portfolios with Shared Services and PMOs.


• Manage and optimize key indicators for IT performance, employing Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies to deliver desired outcomes.


• Encourage the utilization of our internal data platform for Global IT and Digital, with a focus on automating reporting, improving strategic insights, and streamlining user experiences.


• Promote and expand standard methodologies across IT, including improvement initiatives, guidance programs, diversity initiatives, and more.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM-related field; master's preferred.


• 10+ years of experience in large-scale IT transformations and program management.


• Demonstrated expertise in long-term planning, technology strategies, and tools for analyzing business data.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams.


• Proficiency in business intelligence tools (Power BI preferred).


• Experience in multinational environments with cross-cultural dynamics.


• Strong communication skills, executive presence, and attention to detail.

Join us and make a significant impact on a global scale. Craft the future of our IT organization and contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply today! Apply Now