Director of IT Solutions

Director Of IT Procurement, Corporate Real Estate & Security, SustainabilityThe Director, IT holds a pivotal leadership position within the Global Business Services (GBS) Enterprise Technology Organization (ETO), steering the evolution and deployment of technology solutions throughout Procurement, Corporate Real Estate & Security, Sustainability, Legal, and Compliance functions. This position acts as a reliable IT ally to GBS business units, harmonizing technology strategy with business outcomes and fostering innovation and operational excellence. The Director oversees a team responsible for technology roadmaps, program execution, and delivering secure and scalable solutions. This position demands a strategic, customer-centric leader who proactively takes charge, achieves outcomes, and fosters continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines technical and functional expertise with a demonstrated ability to inspire change across GBS applications. Succeeding in this position necessitates a mix of technical and functional knowledge, strategic foresight, operational implementation, and the skill to persuade within a global, matrixed structure. Robust cross-functional teamwork, reliable alliances, and synchronization of technology with business objectives are crucial.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partnerships & Communication:Foster relationships: Build strong partnerships with essential business partners and diverse teams to align on IT systems strategy and your tasks. Show leadership and influence to achieve agreement and a common vision.Business Alignment: Foster trust-centered partnerships with business managers to harmonize technology ventures with strategic organizational goals.Multi-Functional IT Group Collaboration: Coordinating across IT ecosystems to support integrated solution delivery. Partner with Group, Regional, and Local IT leadership on planning, implementation, and organizational progress.Work with ETO and other support teams to address ERP impacts and ensure future scalability.Multi-Functional IT Shared Services Infrastructure, AAD, Digital Team: Engage with infrastructure teams to scope, acquire, and deploy vital hardware and software. Provide detailed cost estimates and timelines for buildout and implementation.Portfolio Management:Strategic Alignment: Ensure IT initiatives align with portfolio goals; prioritize projects based on impact, risk, and resource capacity.Governance & Oversight: Implement governance frameworks for decision-making, risk mitigation, and performance tracking; ensure compliance with policies and standards.Financial Management: Supervise portfolio budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and analysis of return on investment; optimize resource allocation for maximum value.Performance Monitoring: Monitor critical metrics, progress, and outcomes, proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies.Collaboration with various teams: Keep in touch with business leaders and cross-functional teams; promote alignment through organized reporting and teamwork.Operations & Execution Management:Annual Operating Plan: Support business operating plans through accurate estimates and ongoing engagement.Appropriation Request: Support investment request for key programs with IT estimations.Strategic Initiatives: Take charge of prioritizing strategic programs and projects, ensuring clear work, important metrics, resource planning, timely and on-budget.Application Support: Define and uphold strong support frameworks for all applications in the portfolio.Contract Oversight: Govern and access application-related contracts.Collaborating with IT: Work closely with IT colleagues to align priorities and deliveries throughout the organization.Team Operating Rhythm: Establish a cadence for performance tracking and team engagement.Cadence: Contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly program and business reviews.Technology & Innovation Leadership:Assess internal technology trends and constraints to guide strategic decisions and execution.Demonstrate IT thought leadership by finding opportunities to use emerging technologies, including AI and OpenAI integrations, to enhance efficiency.Prioritize data management and analytics to drive actionable insights and business value.Establish technical governance and standards and find opportunities to scale and streamline through process and technology optimization.Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships to improve value to the business. Negotiate simple to moderately complex contracts.Team Management: Define required roles, skills, and knowledge to support portfolio initiatives.Strategically plan to hire to meet capability needs, including bringing to bear cost-effective regions.Deliver hands-on leadership by mentoring, managing performance, and determining staffing.Align talent and technology resources with delivery goals, balance workloads for optimal execution.Steer the team towards delivery based on outcomes and continuous improvement.Coordinate resolution of blocking issues and partner concerns for the application within the portfolio.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, STEM, or related field. 7+ years of experience leading and implementing IT systems and platforms. 510+ years of program management experience; 35 years of business partnership exposure with senior leadership. Demonstrated skill in guiding cross-functional, international teams to achieve strategic results. Robust leadership in guiding, performance oversight, and team enhancement. Inclusive leadership style fostering collaboration and issue resolution. Excellent communication, executive presence, and attention to detail. Solid understanding of software application costs, risks, and architecture. Self-motivated individuals who can establish goals and influence collaborators. Demonstrates strong business and financial competence.Preferred QualificationsTechnical/Functional expertise in systems that facilitate Global Business Services: Coupa, Ariba, Cloud Platforms like AWS, Databricks, Microsoft Power Platforms (Low codes apps, automations, analytics), Carbon tracking, ESG reporting, supply chain sustainability, Property data, Legal applications like Malbek and iManage. Data Analytics, Data Integration and Data management experience in ERPs. AI & Automation experience with the focus on productivity improvements. Experience with ERP third-party applications and SaaS platforms. Lean Six Sigma certification and Agile delivery expertise preferred. Demonstrated skill in guiding and retaining top-performing teams. Skilled in resolving complex business, systems, and change management challenges. Creative problem solvers with effective teamwork and participant involvement abilities. Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong IT-business relationship management and cross-functional leadership. Skill in pinpointing and enhancing business value through process optimization and technological advancements. Cross-cultural sensitivity and alignment with Thermo Fisher's values and leadership model. Data-driven approach centered on delivering excellence and fostering continuous improvement. Solid analytical, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities. Demonstrated capacity to oversee numerous concurrent projects. Deep understanding of IT solutions, emerging technologies, and industry trends. Experience in large, multinational corporate environments.Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $176,000.00$234,700.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount