Sr. Manager, PPI & PMO LatAm

Job Description

The Sr. Manager of PPI Business Systems and PMO is responsible for the implementation of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Continuous Improvement Business System, Practical Process Improvement (PPI) and leadership of Project Management Office (PMO) in Latin America. In this role, you will work closely with business leadership and steering committees to establish and mature the PPI Business System, Project Management, and other Lean tools to efficiently manage businesses.

This position will be site based in Sao Paulo, Brazil and will have a travel expectation of 20%.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead/work with commercial and functional teams to enhance processes to improve customer experience and spread an action-biased culture and critical metrics.
• Lead corporate PMO in Latin America, focusing on strategy execution, development of project management capabilities, and proper prioritization.
• Drive impactful results directly linked to leader's key performance indicators beyond simple problems and projects.
• Improve problem-solving capabilities within teams to increase autonomy and pace of change.
• Manage PPI/PMO project funnel to guarantee the team is addressing priority topics in the region.
• Develop a plan to train colleagues on PPI/PMO tools.
• Monitor and report savings and productivity generated from projects.
• Ensure that there is a solid mechanism to review projects.
• Manage complex/strategic projects as a project manager.
• Work with the global PPI team to promote/standardize the PPI Business System further and share best practices.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Passion for driving improvement and leading change in a matrixed, global environment.
• Self-directed leader that can lead/influence across and up into the organization without direct reporting responsibility.
• Strong social skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence leadership and all levels of the organization.
• A holistic thinker who can look company-wide to integrate and streamline systems for optimal benefit.
• Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change.
• Proven track record for developing, training, and coaching teams.
• Great communicator, including solid written, oral, and presentation-giving skills.
• Advanced financial and business acumen.

Experience

• Extensive experience and a ‘hands-on’ track record of implementing results using continuous improvement business systems including elements such as:
  • Strategy Deployment, Gemba, KPIs, and value-stream mapping.
  • Advanced project management skills.
  • Expertise in problem-solving applying a formal program/process.
• A Lean Practitioner mindset with 3+ years of experience and a ‘hands-on’ track record of leading teams indirectly to achieve results.
• Solid experience in project management and deep knowledge in project management tools and best practices.
• Hands-on experience in managing cross functional projects and teams throughout all levels of business.
• Proven record for developing and training teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations, or business, with evidence of operational, leadership, or professional experience
• Fluency in English and Spanish languages.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification desired.