Job Description

Creative Project Manager

The creative Project Manager (PM) is a key driver of project execution within our centralized creative organization, responsible for leading the delivery of creative projects across a variety of channels. This role ensures project timelines, budgets, and business objectives are met while supporting a seamless partner experience. The PM reports directly to the Account Manager and collaborates closely with global cross-functional teams to ensure work is delivered with impact, efficiency, and clarity.

We are looking for a highly organized and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, team-first environment. You're a strong communicator who builds trust and can influence quickly, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and stays focused on bringing the right people together to deliver exceptionally creative and innovative work.

Location: Site-based role in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day execution of creative and marketing projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met
• Build and maintain detailed project plans and timelines
• Translate partner needs actionable deliverables and tasks for creative teams
• Coordinate review cycles and ensure feedback is routed and resolved efficiently
• Drive clarity on priorities and surface roadblocks before they impact delivery
• Find opportunities to improve efficiency and simplify workflows across teams
• Manage project intake, define scope, gather requirements in partnership with the creative leads, and answer any internal and external questions
• Facilitate meetings, and ensure the team receives clear next steps via detailed notes and action items
• Recognize operational management systems and tools (estimating, financial tracking, time tracking, project timeline applications, etc.) adjusting the tools and resources to efficiently lead each project
• Shows skill in autonomous decision making

Relationship Management

• Foster a positive team environment by modeling collaboration, ownership, and accountability
• Clearly communicate progress, risks, and next steps to all stakeholders
• Support intake conversations and partner alignment alongside account managers
• Serve as day-to-day point-of-contact for project-related communications
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and creative teams

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, advertising, or related field
• A proven experience, with 3-5 years running creative or marketing projects
• Proven track record to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with project management platforms (Workfront, Asana, Smartsheet) is a plus
• Agile project management experience a plus
• Experience in a marketing omnichannel environment: print, digital, presentation, video, etc.
• Comfort working with ambiguity and navigating shifting priorities
• Attention to detail is a must
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce quality outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative office environment
• A demonstrated track record of gaining trust, consensus and respect by consistently demonstrating conflict resolution and critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations

Other Job Requirements:

• Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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