IT Portfolio Manager

Job Summary

The Portfolio & Operations team within the Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CS CoE) is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to support the creation of the strategy for the portfolio management team, define and iterate on key processes and roadmaps, ensure roadmap execution, and partner with other key leaders to understand where the biggest opportunities are for the CoE.

About the Role

This role is setting the foundation for the CoE with a robust, trustworthy "source of truth" portfolio and supporting processes. Additionally, this role will help sculpt what "Portfolio Management" looks like in the future - transitioning from building the initial portfolio infrastructure to helping guide the strategic vision of the CoE.

Location

US-based (EST) with the expectation to work within a global team (US and European timezones).

The Opportunity

• Strategic Leadership: Support creation of the strategy for the portfolio management team, defining and iterating on key processes and roadmaps.
• Execution Oversight: Ensure roadmap execution, on-time delivery, unblocking of issues, and escalation to leadership when needed.
• Data Excellence: Be a true expert of the CS CoE Portfolio data and steward of quality; not only understanding what is present today, but what is missing and will be needed in the future.
• Landscape Research: Partner with other key leaders to understand where the biggest opportunities are for the CoE outside of its current portfolio.

Who You Are

• PhD or Master’s degree (e.g. MBA); alternatively Bachelor’s degree with equivalent, supplementary experience.
• 5 - 10+ years of experience with Data & Digital/Informatics within Pharma R&D.
• Experience managing a portfolio or a complex set of programs is a must.
• Project & Portfolio management coursework or additional supportive training (e.g. PMP/PgMP/PfMP, Six Sigma, Lean, Design Thinking, Agile methodology, etc.).
• Proven experience in strategic planning and execution, especially in dynamic and evolving environments.
• Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams towards successful outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at managing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate vision into practical tactics and measurable success criteria.
• A strategic thinker with a strong emphasis on execution.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, with a focus on driving strategic initiatives to completion.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable navigating complex and sometimes challenging stakeholder dynamics.

Qualifications

• Onsite presence on our campus is expected in compliance with Roche/Genentech policy.
• Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of New York is $131,300 - $243,900. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

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Benefits