Senior Principal Project Controls Manager

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 136,200 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, based in Holly Springs, NC, seeks a Senior Principal Projects Controls Manager to lead project controls for large biotech facility upgrades across the U.S. manufacturing network and potentially international sites.

Lead a high‑performing controls team, provide executive‑level reporting, manage external partners, and drive cost, schedule, scope and risk management with Lean, TVD, LPS, and SAP/ Primavera‑P6/ Tableau‑Power BI integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in construction industry project controls or biotech/pharma projects.
• Demonstrated large project controls management experience.
• Knowledge of lean construction techniques (TVD, LPS) and proficiency in SAP.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Tableau, Power BI, and Google Suite.
• PMP certification and/or MRICS status is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the project controls team and motivate them through strong leadership.
• Provide internal project guidance, performance benchmarking, and predictive data for reporting.
• Manage external partners to ensure value in cost estimation, risk, and schedule management.
• Drive process and technology improvements using Lean, TVD, LPS, and modern systems.
• Plan proactively and influence stakeholders to align with organizational goals.

Skills

Project leadership

Executive communication

Team management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Master’s degree or Quantity Surveyor preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Tableau

Power BI

Google Suite

SAP financials

Job description

The Senior Principal Projects Controls Manager role is based in the Pharma Technical Operations Technology (PTT) organization, which ensures Pharma Technical Operations stays at the forefront of technology in our current and future facilities. The position focuses on leading all aspects of project controls for large and complex facility/equipment improvement projects across our U.S. manufacturing network and potentially on international sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the project controls team, motivating them through strong communication and leadership skills.
• Provide internal leadership with project guidance, performance benchmarking, and predictive data for effective project reporting and executive-level presentations.
• Manage external partners, ensuring optimal value for Genentech in cost estimation, risk management, schedule management, and overall delivery.
• Drive continual process and technology/system improvements to enhance execution performance, applying modern methodologies such as Lean, BIM, Target Value Delivery (TVD), and the Last Planner System (LPS).
• Plan proactively, demonstrate behaviors aligned with the company culture, and positively influence others to achieve results in the best interest of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field (master’s degree or quantity surveying degree preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in construction industry project controls, consultancy, or leading project controls for biotech/pharma projects.
• Demonstrable large project controls management experience.
• Strong expertise in current best practices for project controls, including cost, schedule, scope, and risk management.
• Knowledge of lean construction techniques (e.g., TVD, LPS) and proficiency in SAP financial/accounting systems.
• Experience with project control systems and software including Primavera P6, enterprise-wide project management systems, Tableau, PowerBI, and advanced Google Suite.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork focus with executive-level communication skills; staff management and consultant management experience required.
• PMP certification and/or MRICS status is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position, based in Holly Springs, NC, is $136,200 to $253,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. The position also qualifies for the benefits detailed during the application process.

Location: Holly Springs, NC (at least 30% travel required). This is a 100% full‑time role; relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Genentech 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 discrimination on the basis of protected veteran status, individuals with disabilities, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing the Accommodations for Applicants form.