Sr Project Manager – Kinaxis Supply Chain Implementation; Onsite
Listed on 2026-03-01
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IT/Tech
Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Systems/ Tech Analyst
Location: City of Rochester
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsOffice
Job DescriptionAs 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.
We are seeking a hands-on and collaborative Sr Project Manager to support the Kinaxis Supply Chain Transformation within our LPG business. This role will focus on driving tactical execution and adoption of Kinaxis Rapid Response across multiple planning teams and ERP systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working in or implementing Kinaxis, combined with a strong foundation in supply chain processes like MRP, supply planning, and demand forecasting.
You’ll be partnering closely with the program manager, project leads, and business analysts to help convert fragmented, manual processes into standardized, global workflows in Kinaxis. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in complex transformation environments and enjoys driving real business impact through planning technology.
This is an onsite position that can be hired out of Pittsburgh, PA, Mebane, NC, Rochester, NY, Waltham, MA, Bridgewater, NJ, Monterey, Mexico, or Tijuana, Mexico. Residency within any of these locations is required. No relocation assistance will be provided.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead assigned project(s)/work streams within the broader Kinaxis transformation program.
Work cross-functionally with supply chain SMEs, business analysts, and IT to define requirements, design processes, and deliver functional capabilities
Help facilitate adoption of Kinaxis by coaching users on how the platform can replace existing manual or non-standard practices to drive efficiency and hard savings
Coordinate and participate in solution testing, user acceptance, training, and documentation efforts
Track milestones, issues, and deliverables; communicate progress and elevate risks when needed
Collaborate with external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure quality, timely delivery of project components
Promote consistent planning processes across multiple ERP systems (SAP, Baan, Oracle, etc.) using Kinaxis to ensure value is delivered and people/processes are transformed
Assist in the creation of SOPs, training content, test scripts, and communication materials
Act as a key enabler of change management by supporting user onboarding, education, and troubleshooting
Other roles and responsibilities as needed or directed by the Program Manager or Transformation Director.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, IT, business administration, or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response, either as a planner or implementer
5+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, or project management within manufacturing or life sciences
Knowledge of planning domains including MRP, supply planning, forecasting, and SIOP
Experience in project-based environments with exposure to implementation lifecycle, testing, and training
Kinaxis Contributor or Author Certification preferred
APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or PMP certification is a plus
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) or other planning tools (Blue Yonder, O9, etc.) is a plus
Strong communication and problem-solving skills with ability to simplify complex technical content for diverse audiences
Self-starter mindset with attention to detail and ability to execute under tight timelines
The base salary range estimated for this position in Pittsburgh, PA is between $94,000 to 135,000.
This position is eligible to receive a yearly bonus based on individual performance in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package our U.S. colleagues and their families can count…
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