Global Lead PMO - Capex Project Excellence

The PMO Functional Lead for Execution Excellence within Pharma Technical Operations (PTT) acts as the strategic engine driving the predictable delivery of a global CAPEX portfolio. By blending high-performance standards with a lean, continuous-improvement mindset, you lead cross-functional teams in the industrialization and technical management of complex projects, ranging from lab upgrades to large-scale production facilities. Your role is pivotal in ensuring network-wide standardization, technical risk mitigation, and the optimization of manufacturing robustness, ultimately transforming execution into a reliable asset that supports the efficiency and reliability of the entire manufacturing network.

About the role

As a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, Roche is passionate about transforming healthcare. With a legacy spanning over 125 years, we pride ourselves on a culture that fosters integrity, courage, and passion. Joining Roche means becoming part of a diverse, multinational team dedicated to solving some of the world’s most complex medical challenges and delivering medical breakthroughs that make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Standardize Global Execution: Develop and maintain the Global Project Management Playbook, ensuring all capital projects align with internal quality standards and industry-leading methodologies like PMBOK and PRINCE2.
• Govern the Project Lifecycle: Define and oversee the rigorous "Stage-Gate" process, ensuring critical peer reviews and readiness assessments are completed from conceptual design through to construction and validation.
• Establish Execution Excellence: Set the global standards for "Project Execution Plans" (PEP) to guarantee consistency, alignment, and operational excellence across all international Roche sites.
• Drive Performance Transparency: Implement a comprehensive suite of KPIs and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, providing high-level transparency into project health and execution efficiency.
• Lead Strategic Governance: Design and facilitate monthly Project Review Boards (PRB), offering executive-level insights into project risks, financial variances, and strategic mitigation plans.
• Cultivate Risk Management: Orchestrate a proactive risk-mitigation culture by leading "Cold Eyes" reviews and audits to identify execution gaps before they impact the critical path.
• Institutionalize Knowledge: Serve as the functional "Center of Excellence," leading Lessons Learned workshops and mentoring project staff globally to ensure continuous improvement and capability building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration, paired with a mandatory PMP or PgMP certification.
• Over 15 years of experience in capital project management, including at least 5 years leading a PMO within the Life Sciences or Process Industries.
• Deep expertise in Stage-Gate models, Lean Construction, and Agile project management to drive efficiency in complex environments.
• Advanced analytical proficiency with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI to forecast costs and manage schedules effectively.
• Ability to navigate a complex matrix organization and build consensus among senior stakeholders to drive functional performance and organizational change.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills, dedicated to developing organizational capability by guiding less experienced colleagues and identifying skill gaps within the project management community.
• Resilient and disciplined, with an unwavering commitment to process adherence while maintaining problem-solving skills necessary to recover off-track initiatives and navigate unprecedented challenges.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Oceanside is $127,900.00 - $237,500.00 USD annually. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

Benefits

This position qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

Schedule

This is an on-site position; no remote options are available at this time.