Program Manager - Sequencing Program

Roche • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $177,500 - $412,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Program Manager within Roche, you will lead complex, enterprise-wide programs that drive major organizational changes, including infrastructure transformation, new operating models, and strategic initiatives beyond standard product launches. You will be the architect and orchestrator of program execution, responsible for building the frameworks, processes, and governance that enable successful delivery across multiple interdependent projects. In this role, you'll partner closely with Project Leaders and core program teams to define strategy, align execution, manage resources and budgets, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, fostering collaboration across project teams, functions, and external stakeholders while driving continuous improvement and organizational learning. Your success will be measured by program delivery excellence, team performance, and measurable business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or relevant field
• 8+ years of project management experience, with demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs
• Track record of delivering programs on time and within budget

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA)
• 6–8+ years of experience in the Medical Diagnostics or life sciences industry
• Experience managing programs with multiple interdependent projects and external stakeholder dependencies

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Leaders and core team to define program structure, strategy, and alignment across all subprojects; build infrastructure and processes that enable execution and launch
• Own integrated project plans for complex initiatives, including dependencies, resources, budgets, and timelines; manage coordination across multiple external dependencies
• Lead, motivate, and organize the project team to execute strategy aligned with organizational goals; establish clear objectives, OKRs, and accountability mechanisms
• Partner with Project Managers across projects to ensure best practices, program-aligned ways of working, and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching, training, and constructive feedback to support team development; foster a culture of learning by sharing best practices across the program
• Act as a strategic partner in program-level communications, fostering alignment and knowledge sharing between project teams, functions, and stakeholders
• Drive positive team dynamics and encourage creative ideas; constructively challenge the status quo to achieve ambitious milestones with agility
• Align with Project Managers and PMC Network Lead on resourcing, budgets, and timelines; lead monthly budget reviews and communicate results to leadership
• Identify, document, and manage key program risks; develop and implement proactive de-risking strategies
• Establish and measure KPIs, OKRs, and key results to enable teams to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior