Global Project Manager

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At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

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As part of the Project Management Chapter, the Global Project Manager (GPM) plays a key role in optimized product delivery, accountable for all project management aspects of various projects from simple to complex in nature. Drives the project/product from the original concept through completion by developing and directing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, spending, resource plans, and status reports. As a trusted advisor, the GPM translates and drives projects into products and enables the organization to use energy and time effectively and efficiently while quickly responding to changing business needs across the portfolio.

The Opportunity

• You will own & implement project/program/product structures for product development & product care activities including communication management, timelines, resource and budget plans, progress and cost control. You will create, coordinate and maintain integrated project plans including dependencies, resources and budgets allowing the teams to work efficiently and effectively. You will be accountable for quality implementation in projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis; Budget; Robust planning
• You will execute project management processes including guiding and managing preparation for milestone reviews, capacity reviews (cQCR, SCR & fQCR), etc., as applicable & may lead improvement initiatives. You will implement best practices in project/product teams and foster continuous improvement by sharing best practices and knowledge among peers
• You will select project methodology and apply agile methods as appropriate, including coaching and guiding teams in project methodology including agile practices (with Project/Program Leads or PMC management if appropriate). You will have expertise in working in a hybrid Agile role combining Agile methods (usually within the project/product team) with non-Agile techniques (usually needed with partners and some functions).
• You will lead meetings and foster knowledge sharing between project/product teams and sub-chapters to enhance project effectiveness and optimized delivery. You will establish positive project/product team dynamics through team building.
• You will lead goal setting and establish, measure and report the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), standard metrics, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) or Outcome Based Planning (OBPs) key results for projects enabling teams and functions to measure and improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• You will serve as a single point of contact & control for project and program data collected from the functions. You will act as a trusted advisor with a 360 view on all levels to advise and support the project/product teams as well as the broader organization in the holistic planning; project risk management; scenario creation as well as critical path analysis with the aim to ensure an optimized value delivery
• You will help identify project risks and describe potential implications for budget, timeline and scope. You will identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenge assumptions and proposes innovative options to close gaps and get complex projects back on track while communicating issues proactively to stakeholders.
• You will manage project/product team information to support the teams themselves, the Life Cycle Teams (LCTs) and/or other governing body decision making. You will frequently provide high level/pre-defined and recent planning data for scenario analysis and decision making on a portfolio level. Will act as Agile Program Manager as defined by Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) where applicable.
• You will work closely with Sub-Chapter Leads, Network Leads, Functional Partners, Finance, Portfolio Management, and other chapters to ensure an optimized project delivery. Coach other members of the project/product team as well as peers, develop new skills and provide ongoing, constructive feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations.
• Leads improvement initiatives including proposals, planning, and implementation on Sub-Chapter or Chapter level.

Who You Are:
(Required)

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or business from an accredited institution.
• 6-8 years of project management experience in diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biotech.
• 1-3 years of experience in clinical biomarker or In Vitro Diagnostic development.
• Experience in a regulated industry, strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• You have profound understanding and knowledge of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes.

Preferred:

• You hold a Master's degree (from an accredited institution) in science, engineering or business related fields
• You have demonstrated experience with Agile development practices and mindset -- highly preferred
• You have PMP Certification as well as SAFe Certification -- highly preferred

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $100,000 to $185,600. 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. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits

GenMark is now a proud member of the Roche Group, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation. With the addition of GenMark to the Roche Group, syndromic infectious disease diagnostics is now added to the long list of disease states and conditions that the Roche Group addresses. GenMark's ePlex true sample-to-answer system offers unique solutions to address the most significant challenges facing clinical laboratories, while supporting hospital systems to deliver patient-centered, value-based care. ePlex streamlines the diagnostic workflow from physician order entry to the final test report and is the true sample-to-answer solution designed to improve patient care, reduce costs, and increase lab efficiency. GenMark is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

GenMark is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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