Global Lead PMO - Capex Project Excellence

The Position At Roche, we are passionate about transforming healthcare. As a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, we stay focused on our mission to improve the lives of patients through cutting-edge science and innovative technology. 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.

As the PMO Functional Lead for Execution Excellence within Pharma Technical Operations (PTT), you act 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.

You will develop and maintain the Global Project Management Playbook, ensuring all capital projects align with internal quality standards and industry-leading methodologies like PMBOK and PRINCE
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You will 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.

You will set the global standards for "Project Execution Plans" (PEP) to guarantee consistency, alignment, and operational excellence across all international Roche sites.

You will implement a comprehensive suite of KPIs and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, providing high-level transparency into project health and execution efficiency.

You will design and facilitate monthly Project Review Boards (PRB), offering executive-level insights into project risks, financial variances, and strategic mitigation plans.

You will orchestrate a proactive risk-mitigation culture by leading "Cold Eyes" reviews and audits to identify execution gaps before they impact the critical path.

You will serve as the functional "Center of Excellence," leading Lessons Learned workshops and mentoring project staff globally to ensure continuous improvement and capability building.

You possess an expert educational foundation, holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration, paired with a mandatory PMP or PgMP certification. You are a seasoned leader in the field, bringing over 15 years of experience in capital project management, including at least 5 years leading a PMO within the Life Sciences or Process Industries. You are an authority on project methodologies, offering deep expertise in Stage-Gate models, Lean Construction, and Agile project management to drive efficiency in complex environments.

You demonstrate advanced analytical proficiency, with the ability to utilize Primavera P6, MS Project, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI to forecast costs and manage schedules effectively. You are a strategic influencer, capable of navigating a complex matrix organization and building consensus among senior stakeholders to drive functional performance and organizational change. You thrive as a mentor and coach, dedicated to developing organizational capability by guiding less experienced colleagues and identifying skill gaps within the project management community.

You are resilient and disciplined, showing an unwavering commitment to process adherence while maintaining the problem-solving skills necessary to recover off-track initiatives and navigate unprecedented challenges.

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