Program Manager, Operational Excellence

Leadership Academy Program Manager

Work Schedule : First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions : Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment / Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Leadership Academy Program Manager will lead the implementation, coordination, and sustainment of the Leadership Academyan enterprise initiative designed to strengthen leadership capability, accountability, and operational excellence across the organization. This role ensures alignment with Company development frameworks, site leadership, and functional teams while driving disciplined project execution and continuous improvement. As the central program manager, you will orchestrate efforts between site leadership, functional leaders, and external partners to engage the network in existing leadership frameworks, tools, and learning solutions, ensuring they are effectively applied and measured for impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Launch & Execution (06 Months)
• Engage the network in the Leadership Academy by implementing established frameworks and training materials from existing models.
• Coordinate with HR, site, and functional collaborators to ensure consistent delivery and alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Establish governance structures, project timelines, and reporting cadences for accountability and transparency.
• Coordinate logistics, communications, and collaborator engagement to drive adoption.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and achievements within defined scope and schedule.
• Program Sustainment & Continuous Improvement (624 Months)
• Maintain and evolve governance models, success metrics, and reporting processes.
• Supervise participation and leadership performance through dashboards and analytics.
• Partner with data teams to link leadership outcomes to operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and best-practice sharing.
• Position the Academy as a key mechanism for leadership pipeline development and cultural transformation.
• Project & Change Management
• Apply structured methodologies (Agile, PMI, Lean) for planning and execution.
• Maintain documentation (charters, RAID logs, risk assessments) for transparency.
• Implement strategies to promote engagement and sustained behavior change.
• Ensure consistent communication and alignment across all sites and functions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (Master's preferred). 5+ years of experience in program / project management, ideally leading enterprise-wide initiatives. Familiarity with leadership development, organizational effectiveness, or talent management programs. Strong analytical, organizational, and the ability to translate strategy into action. Proficiency with program management and reporting tools (Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, Power BI).

Desired Skills & Attributes

Strategic problem solver with outstanding execution and coordination skills. Skilled collaborator manager; able to build alignment across functions and levels. Comfortable navigating complex environments and driving transparency. Passionate about leadership excellence and continuous improvement.

Performance Outcomes

Leadership Academy successfully implemented and embraced across the enterprise, meeting achievements and adoption targets. Governance and reporting structures established and maintained. Leadership development metrics integrated into enterprise dashboards and reviewed regularly. Evidence of improved leadership accountability, engagement, and operational outcomes.

What We Offer :

Excellent Benefits! Review our company's Total Rewards (Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1 Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) & 10 Paid Holidays 401K Company Match up to 6% Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 90 days! Employee Referral Bonus Career Advancement Opportunities Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.