Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job 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 Delivery Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll guide initiatives that drive business transformation and operational excellence. In this role, you'll oversee complex, cross-functional projects from inception through delivery, focusing on transitions, process improvements, system implementations, and change management programs. Working with stakeholders across our organization, you'll support portfolio goals while building and developing teams. Your experience will contribute to implementing best practices, fostering innovation, and promoting continuous improvement aligned with our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Position Summary:
As Project Delivery Manager where you are the Manager – Project Management, the responsibility is to lead
the site's project management function to ensure all customer projects are delivered
on time, within scope, and within margin expectations
.
This role drives
project execution excellence
, supports
pre-sales activities
, and ensures
revenue realization and cash flow performance
for the site. The position will also champion continuous improvement and stakeholder alignment across commercial, engineering, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers to deliver high performance and consistency.
Establish transparent goals, KPIs, and accountability for project delivery, margin, and customer satisfaction.
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide mentoring and escalation support for complex or high-risk projects.
Project Delivery Excellence
Ensure all projects are executed in line with agreed scope, timelines, quality standards, and financial targets.
Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution to meet contractual requirements.
Monitor project performance across schedule, cost, risks, and deliverables.
Ensure robust project governance, documentation, and reporting standards are
maintained
.
Drive proactive risk management and
timely
resolution of issues, resource constraints,



and conflicts.
Maintain
accurate
project management data to minimize inventory
misses
and accounting errors
etc
.
Financial & Revenue Responsibility
Own site-level revenue realization and margin performance across all projects.
Ensure
accurate
project costing, forecasting, and financial reporting in ERP systems.
Monitor project profitability and take corrective actions as
.
Approve and oversee
scope
changes, variation orders, and budget amendments.
Collaborate with Finance and Commercial teams to
optimize
cash flow and billing milestones.
Pre-Sales & Commercial Support
Support pre-sales activities including project scoping, cost estimation, scheduling, and risk assessment.
Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to ensure proposals are commercially
viable
and executable.
Provide input into contract negotiation, ensuring alignment between customer expectations and delivery capability.
Review and
validate
scope
of work before project initiation.
Stakeholder & Customer Management
Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
Ensure customer expectations are managed and exceeded through proactive communication.
Participate in key customer meetings including project kick-offs, reviews, and escalations.
Ensure
timely
submission of all project deliverables, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering to ensure
timely
and
accurate
Bill of Materials (BOM) and technical deliverables.
Liaise with Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure material availability and delivery timelines.
Partner with Commercial and Finance teams on pricing, cost tracking, and financial outcomes.
Process Improvement & Governance
Drive Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives across project management processes.
Utilize RCCM (Root Cause Counter Measure) tools to address performance gaps.
Standardize project management tools, templates, and workflows.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Frequent Contacts:
Internal
Project Managers and
C
oordinators
Local and Global commercial sales teams
Commercial and Financial Leader
Functional Managers and their staff
External
Customers
Suppliers
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Q
ualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics,



Electrical, or Electronic Engineering, or related field (preferred)
6+ years' extensive experience in project management within an industrial or engineering environment
Proven leadership experience managing project teams
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Experience with ERP systems and project costing
Knowledge of shipping te
rminology, bank guarantee and letter of credit
is ideal.
Sound k
nowledge of contract
terms and conditions
is ideal.
Key Competencies
Leadership and people development
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Financial and commercial awareness
Problem-solving and decision-making
Planning and execution excellence
Proven
track record of
building
strong customer relationships
and
exceeding
customer expectations.
Continuous improvement mindset
Demonstrate a high level of urgency to meet both the customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific's expectations
Benefits
Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.
Health & Wellbeing:
Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
Flexibility:
Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
Extra Leave:
Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
Charitable Giving & Volunteering:
Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
Learning & Development:
Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.
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📌 Project Delivery Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Thermo Fisher Scientific
📍 Adelaide