Project Manager, Portfolio Governance and Insights
Thermo Fisher Scientific · São Paulo, Brazil ·
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Company size
- 1000+
Thermo Fisher Scientific · São Paulo, Brazil ·
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION
Join our team as a Project Manager, Portfolio Governance and Insights at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you will support enterprise initiatives that drive business transformation, operational excellence, and portfolio governance. In this role, you will focus on project analysis, portfolio reporting, governance coordination, and strategic program support across complex, cross-functional initiatives. The role will help establish mature governance frameworks, drive PMO standardization initiatives, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with the Portfolio Governance team in the use and continuous development of Planview
Leverage portfolio data and system insights to deliver actionable analytics and executive reporting
Work with project managers, business leaders, and stakeholders to monitor project performance, assess risks and dependencies, and analyze operational and financial metrics
Support decision-making across the PMO portfolio by ensuring data integrity in Planview translates into meaningful governance insights and strategic recommendations
Contribute to the successful execution of transitions, process improvements, system implementations, and organizational change initiatives through structured analysis, reporting insights, and governance support
Implement PMO best practices and improve project delivery standards across the organization
Establish consistent governance processes and standards to drive continuous improvement
Enable data-driven portfolio management aligned with our organizational goals
Build governance readiness and ensure consistent, repeatable PMO processes across the enterprise
REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience supporting complex programs, portfolio management, or PMO/project analysis initiatives. Experience within CRO environments is highly preferred.
Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Engineering, Science, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field
Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) highly desirable
Change management certification (e.g., Prosci) a plus
AI certification or experience leveraging AI-enabled project tools and analytics a plus
Experience supporting PMO governance, project portfolio management, and project lifecycle reporting
Strong analytical capabilities with experience interpreting project, operational, financial, and resource data to support business decisions
Experience developing dashboards, KPIs, status reporting, risk analysis, and executive-level presentations
Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks
Ability to manage multiple priorities across complex, cross-functional environments
Stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels
Experience in process improvement, operational analysis, and change management initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management platforms, and reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Planview, Power BI, Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and project cost tracking
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively within a matrix organization
Experience presenting insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership teams
Facilitation, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Knowledge of Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred
Ability to travel up to 25% as required
Industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or scientific instruments preferred