Global Project Manager

Roche; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Roche in Tucson, AZ seeks a Global Project Manager to drive end-to-end hardware project delivery, shaping plans, budgets, risks, and schedules across a portfolio of projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, apply Agile or hybrid methods, establish KPIs, and translate program needs into actionable workstreams.

You will uphold Design Control and regulatory compliance while guiding teams to meet ambitious milestones and deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree BS/BA in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years project management experience in hardware product development and product care projects.
• Experience with Agile development practices.
• 3+ years in a regulated industry (e.g. FDA 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001).
• Strong problem solving & conflict management skills with ability to synthesize information to identify insights for improvements.
• Interpersonal and influencing skills with ability to drive decisions and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proficient in Planisware, MS‑Office, G‑Suite and project management tools (Trello, LucidChart, Smartsheet, Jira, ADO).
• Ability to manage complex projects with ambitious milestones.
• Knowledge of Design Control and/or Phased Development processes.
• Understanding healthcare quality, risk, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end project delivery including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and progress tracking.
• Create integrated plans with clear dependencies and resource allocation.
• Apply appropriate methodologies (Agile, hybrid, traditional) and manage milestone reviews.
• Lead meetings, facilitate knowledge sharing, and coach team members.
• Partner with cross- functional stakeholders to optimize delivery.
• Establish KPIs/OKRs and report results; provide strategic insights to leadership.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks, propose solutions, and communicate issues proactively.

Skills

Project management

Hardware development

Agile

Regulated industry

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Planisware

Jira

MS Office

G-Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

Planisware

MS Office

G-Suite

Jira

Trello

LucidChart

Smartsheet

ADO

Job description

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.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

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

• Delivery & Planning: Own end-to-end project delivery including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and progress tracking. Create integrated plans with clear dependencies and resource allocation
• Methodology & Execution: Select and apply appropriate methodologies (Agile, hybrid, or traditional). Execute project processes, manage milestone reviews, and implement best practices across teams
• Leadership & Collaboration: Lead meetings, facilitate knowledge sharing, build team dynamics, and coach team members. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Portfolio, Functions) to optimize delivery
• Performance & Insights: 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
• Risk & Problem‑Solving: Identify risks and bottlenecks, analyze implications (budget/timeline/scope), challenge assumptions, propose solutions, and communicate issues proactively to stakeholders
• Continuous Improvement: Lead improvement initiatives and develop team capabilities through feedback and skill-building

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree BS/BA (from an accredited institution) in engineering related fields
• You have 8+ years project management experience in hardware product development and product care projects and understand hardware development lifecycle (concept to commercialization) and instrument design, prototyping and manufacturing processes
• You have demonstrated experience with Agile development practices and mindset
• You have 3+ years of experience in a regulated industry (e.g. FDA 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001)
• You have demonstrated strong problem solving & conflict management skills with the ability to synthesize information to identify relevant insights that will advise improvement opportunities
• You have demonstrated interpersonal and influencing skills with an established ability to drive decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs; you have demonstrated ability to identify, facilitate and effectively communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders, enabling effective cross‑functional collaboration
• You are proficient and have demonstrated experience using Planisware, MS‑Office, G‑Suite and “know‑how” of project management tools such as Trello, LucidChart, Smartsheet, Jira, ADO, etc
• You have demonstrated the ability to manage complex projects with ambitious milestones
• You have demonstrated good strategic and tactical thinking
• You are able to transfer knowledge across projects, programs or Lifecycles
• You have profound understanding and knowledge of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes
• You have a solid understanding and knowledge of healthcare quality, risk, and/or regulatory compliance

Preferred Experience

• You hold a Master’s degree (from an accredited institution) in engineering related fields
• You have 10+ years project management experience in diagnostics and medical device hardware product development
• You have Leading SAFE, Safe for HW or equivalent Scaled Agile certifications
• You have a PMP Certification
• You have experience collaborating with external partners on R&D development projects

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is 104,000-193,100. 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

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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