Manager IT Office

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

Purpose

The Manager, IT Office is a central operational and strategic role supporting the Chief Information Officer in managing the effectiveness, coordination, and alignment of the global IT organization. This role ensures the IT function runs efficiently, communicates effectively, and is aligned with business strategy and governance standards. It is a key enabler of high performance within the IT leadership team and across the global IT function.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Support to the CIO

• Serve as a trusted advisor and right hand to the CIO, ensuring follow-through on priorities and decisions.
• Prepare executive briefings, leadership presentations, and board-level materials.
• Manage the CIO’s calendar of strategic initiatives, governance activities, and internal stakeholder engagements.

IT Office Operations & Governance

• Drive IT governance processes including planning cycles, performance reviews, KPI tracking, and risk reporting.
• Coordinate budgeting activities in partnership with Finance and IT leaders.
• Maintain and improve core operational processes, including team structures, ways of working, and decision-making forums.

IT Communications

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to ensure consistency, clarity, and transparency across the global IT function.
• Manage content and delivery of communications from the CIO and the IT leadership team, including newsletters, town halls, and intranet content.

Leadership Team Coordination

• Organize and facilitate meetings of the IT leadership team, including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate offsites, strategic planning workshops, and cross-team collaboration efforts.
• Track strategic initiatives and ensure accountability across the leadership team.

Collaboration & Integration

• Act as a liaison between IT and key corporate functions (e.g., Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance) to support audits, reporting, and policy adherence.
• Support organizational change and transformation initiatives through effective coordination and communication.

• Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in IT operations, executive support or governance roles within large organizations.
• Experience working in or supporting global IT teams.
• Familiarity with IT operating models, performance management, and budget processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French or Dutch is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).

Preferred Characteristics

• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages for diverse IT audiences.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative, diplomatic, and skilled at building trusted relationships across functions and levels.
• Discreet and professional in handling sensitive information.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.