Manager, R&D Projects
Thermo Fisher Scientific View all jobs
- Hyderabad, Telangana Andhra Pradesh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage the R&D cost optimization (VAVE) team, providing strategic direction and execution oversight
- Deliver ~$4M annual cost savings and build a robust pipeline of ~$8M+ for future initiatives
- Drive execution excellence by orchestrating cross-functional project teams to deliver projects on time with improved quality and efficiency
- Apply structured cost optimization methodologies, including product cost analysis, should-costing, costed BOM analysis, material spend analysis, teardown, competitive benchmarking, and VAVE to identify opportunities and build a strong pipeline
- Collaborate with global stakeholders, provide regular progress updates, and proactively escalate risks or support requirements
- Provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for project management and design activities across MCP projects
- Partner with project leaders to identify risks early and develop effective mitigation plans
- Work closely with design leadership to develop and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP)
- Identify process gaps and establish standardized workflows and PPI-based systems to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Champion Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Lean initiatives, and key business improvement programs
- Manage and adhere to the annual operating plan, including resource allocation and project budgets
- Develop and maintain team capability frameworks, including proficiency matrices and resource planning
- Mentor and support team members to foster continuous learning and professional development
- Ensure all activities align with Thermo Fisher’s Code of Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion principles, and 4-I Values
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 12 + years of proven track record with Project Management (Minimum 8 years of relevant experience), with strong exposure to product sustenance and cost optimization/VAVE project execution
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, preferably handling a cluster of 25+ projects
- Experience in developing strategic road maps and detailed execution plans to meet and exceed business objectives
- Strong track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes, particularly in VAVE programs
- Proficiency in stage-gate or technical review processes
- Good understanding of regulatory requirements, certifications, and engineering standards
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Strong people leadership and team management capabilities
- Demonstrated track record of delivering impactful cost savings across the career
- Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) and CAD tools such as UG/NX, along with working knowledge of simulation tools like Ansys
- Experience managing large-scale cost optimization programs with high impact