Global Project Manager

Roche•Tucson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Roche, we foster a culture where you can be yourself and are embraced for your unique qualities. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted, and respected, allowing you to thrive personally and professionally. This commitment drives us 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. The Global Project Manager (GPM) is a key role within the Project Management Chapter, responsible for optimized product delivery. The GPM manages all project management aspects of various projects, from simple to complex, driving them from original concept through completion. This involves 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, enabling the organization to use energy and time effectively and efficiently while quickly responding to changing business needs across the portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree BS/BA (from an accredited institution) in engineering related fields
5+ years project management experience in hardware product development and product care projects
Understand hardware development lifecycle (concept to commercialization) and instrument design, prototyping and manufacturing processes
Demonstrated experience with Agile development practices and mindset
1+ years of experience in a regulated industry (e.g. FDA 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001)
Demonstrated strong problem solving & conflict management skills with the ability to synthesize information to identify relevant insights that will advise improvement opportunities
Demonstrated interpersonal and influencing skills with an established ability to drive decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs
Demonstrated ability to identify, facilitate and effectively communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration
Proficient and demonstrated experience using Planisware, MS-Office, G-Suite
Know-how of project management tools such as Trello, LucidChart, Smartsheet, Jira, ADO, etc.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with ambitious milestones
Demonstrated good strategic and tactical thinking
Able to transfer knowledge across projects, programs or Lifecycles
Profound understanding and knowledge of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes
Solid understanding and knowledge of healthcare quality, risk, and/or regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (from an accredited institution) in engineering related fields
6+ years project management experience in diagnostics and medical device hardware product development
Leading SAFE, Safe for HW or equivalent Scaled Agile certifications
PMP Certification
Experience collaborating with external partners on R&D development projects

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end project delivery including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and progress tracking.
Create integrated plans with clear dependencies and resource allocation.
Select and apply appropriate methodologies (Agile, hybrid, or traditional).
Execute project processes, manage milestone reviews, and implement best practices across teams.
Lead meetings, facilitate knowledge sharing, build team dynamics, and coach team members.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Portfolio, Functions) to optimize delivery.
Establish KPIs/OKRs, measure progress, and report results.
Serve as a central data hub providing holistic planning insights, scenario analysis, and strategic recommendations to leadership.
Identify risks and bottlenecks, analyze implications (budget/timeline/scope), challenge assumptions, propose solutions, and communicate issues proactively to stakeholders.
Lead improvement initiatives and develop team capabilities through feedback and skill-building.