Global Lead PMO - Capex Project Excellence

Roche•Oceanside, CA

19h•Onsite

About 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
Mandatory PMP or PgMP certification.
Over 15 years of experience in capital project management.
At least 5 years leading a PMO within the Life Sciences or Process Industries.
Authority on project methodologies, with deep expertise in Stage-Gate models, Lean Construction, and Agile project management.
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.
Strategic influencer, capable of navigating a complex matrix organization and building consensus among senior stakeholders.
Resilient and disciplined, with an unwavering commitment to process adherence and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Mentoring and coaching skills, dedicated to developing organizational capability by guiding less experienced colleagues and identifying skill gaps within the project management community.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Set the global standards for "Project Execution Plans" (PEP) to guarantee consistency, alignment, and operational excellence across all international Roche sites.
Implement a comprehensive suite of KPIs and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, providing high-level transparency into project health and execution efficiency.
Design and facilitate monthly Project Review Boards (PRB), offering executive-level insights into project risks, financial variances, and strategic mitigation plans.
Orchestrate a proactive risk-mitigation culture by leading "Cold Eyes" reviews and audits to identify execution gaps before they impact the critical path.
Serve as the functional "Center of Excellence," leading Lessons Learned workshops and mentoring project staff globally to ensure continuous improvement and capability building.