Strategic Transformation Manager

Strategic Transformation ManagerAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.The Strategic Transformation Manager leads high-impact, cross-functional AI and digital transformation initiatives that enable Thermo Fisher Scientific to modernize operations, improve productivity, and unlock measurable business value. In this role, you will partner with leaders to scope transformation opportunities, define program strategies, and guide execution across multiple functions. Your leadership will help reimagine how work is done and accelerate the adoption of AI and automation across the enterprise.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Lead end-to-end AI and digital transformation programsfrom early scoping and business alignment through delivery, change management, and value realization.Collaborate with senior leadership to identify where AI, automation, and data-driven solutions can unlock operational and financial benefits.Develop transformation charters, business requirements, program roadmaps, success metrics, and governance frameworks.Manage cross-functional execution, ensuring visibility into progress, dependencies, and risks across multiple workstreams.Partner with business, IT, and Digital teams to align solution design and prioritization with enterprise strategy and technical readiness.Assess and structure complex business problems, conduct process mapping, and define future-state workflows.Prepare business cases and value models to quantify expected impacts and support decision-making.Provide advisory support to leaders exploring AI opportunities and contribute to enterprise playbooks and best practices.Champion adoption by coordinating training, communication, and change management activities.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.5+ years of experience in program management, digital transformation, consulting, or related disciplines.Demonstrated success leading cross-functional programs and delivering measurable business impactExperience developing business cases and facilitating executive-level governance.Demonstrated ability to influence and promote accountability in matrix environmentsExperience in building consensus and resolving conflicts effectivelyStrong financial acumen for budget development and trackingStrategic approach with ability to align programs to business objectivesStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesStrong organizational skills and attention to detailSelf-directed with ability to work independentlyCompensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $113,500.00$161,300.00. 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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount