Senior Program Manager

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Our Finland locations include Vantaa and Joensuu, employing over 800 professionals in R&D, production, supply chain, quality, marketing, sales, and administrative support. We hire experts in different fields including engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and bioinformatics. Our Vantaa site develops laboratory automation solutions, clinical chemistry and industrial chemistry analyzers and assays, food safety kits, pipettes and other diagnostics and research solutions. It is conveniently located close to the Vantaankoski railway station. Please read more about Finnish sites, innovative work, and collaborative colleagues at https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/finland.

How you will make an impact?

As Senior Program Manager you will have the unique opportunity to lead a strategic product development program for our clinical diagnostics business. You will be responsible for leading all aspects of multiple projects within a program to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals and customer requirements. Essential role is to lead and guide R&D work and cross-functional program team effectively managing schedule, budget and reporting activities for the program. Senior Program Manager role requires strong leadership in a matrixed environment, disciplined execution, and effective communication with internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex engineering programs from concept through commercialization.
• Own program budgets, forecasts, and resource plans, ensuring disciplined financial and capacity management. Drive timely decision-making to maintain schedule and cost commitments.
• Develop and implement program strategy, objectives and plans in alignment with the product roadmap and business goals.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization. Provide leadership and direction to project managers and multi-functional team members within the program.
• Monitor and report on program progress, providing updates to senior leadership.
• Manage and engage collaborators, including partners and customers. Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and support.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively to ensure projects have vital tools, personnel, and support.
• Ensure adherence to Thermo Fisher Scientific development processes, design control requirements, and quality system standards.
• Proactively manage program-level risks, technical trade-offs, and interdependencies, escalating as appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional, multi-project development programs within engineering environment.
• Outstanding leadership and team-building skills, capability to lead and empower cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project and program management software and tools.
• Ability to perform and lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Project or program management certification (e.g. PMP).
• Experience working in a global organization.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
  
  

In addition to the exciting and versatile job, we offer:

• Compensation on various methods from annual bonus scheme to colleague recognition program
• Variety of occupational health care services and insurance
• Possibility to work remote with agile and mobile working methods
• Epassi leisure benefit
• Various hobby clubs with company sponsorship such as golf club, boating club, sport club etc.
• Possibility to take part in our charity work
• Career development and progression possibilities offered by our global network
• Our comprehensive training platform and programs
• Be part of our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer
  
  

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a great opportunity to lead the product development program, we would love to hear from you. Please send in your application, including a cover letter, CV and salary request in English. Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ by 1st of March 2026. Reference: R-01342253. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found. The selected candidate will go through health check which includes a drug test.

If you have questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and/or the position - please contact Antti Ylöstalo, Director, Research & Development, tel. 010 3292425 on Wednesday 18.2. between 10-11 or Wednesday 25.2. between 16-17.

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