Sr. Technical Project Manager, HID Professional Services

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Sr. Technical Project Manager within their global HID Professional Services team. In this role, you will lead forensic DNA validation and Rapid DNA enablement projects, partnering with customers to deliver high-quality outcomes and drive project execution across multiple teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead forensic DNA validation and Rapid enablement projects from initiation through completion, delivering projects on time and exceeding customer expectations
• Define project scope, timelines, and milestones across multiple concurrent projects
• Coordinate with regional field teams and cross-functional partners (applications, IT, sales, and external vendors) to drive execution
• Support workflow design, system integration, and end-to-end verification for Rapid implementations in customer environments
• Own validation deliverables, including data analysis and report writing, aligned to forensic standards
• Communicate clearly with customers and stakeholders to align expectations and maintain project momentum
• Contribute to proposals, pricing recommendations, and risk identification during pre-sales activities
• Resolve technical and program challenges using structured problem-solving, applying lessons learned to prevent future issues
• Identify and implement improvements that increase efficiency and consistency across projects
• Build strong working relationships across the global HPS team and broader HID organization, contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs, and influence stakeholders to drive timely, aligned decisions

Requirements:

• Ability to interpret and apply forensic DNA data (quantification, STR, and Rapid DNA) to project deliverables
• Clear communication skills and ability to build alignment across teams
• Experience managing multiple projects and delivering results on time
• Customer-focused approach to understanding needs and delivering solutions
• Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and independently drive progress and decisions
• Highly organized, proactive, and continuously focused on improving processes
• B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, chemistry, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a forensic DNA laboratory or similar technical environment
• 3+ years of experience managing technical or scientific projects
• Familiarity with forensic DNA workflows, validation requirements, and data interpretation
• Experience supporting forensic DNA customers through professional services or similar roles
• PMP certification or formal project management training
• Experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools
• Experience supporting Rapid DNA or complex workflow implementations