Senior Project Manager

Project ManagerAt the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.The OpportunityThe project manager will lead ~5-12 active projects with budgets up to ~$5M each and will have full responsibility for managing these funds to achieve project success. The incumbent will lead and direct vendor partners to achieve project goals. The role will also coordinate and need to influence Genentech stakeholders to define the project scope, resolve conflicts and negotiate tradeoffs to meet budget and schedule targets. The role will need to present to upper management for project updates and funding requests. The projects may be complex in nature, and the role requires good judgment and strategic focus to apply the incumbent's experience to develop the best scope, considering Genentech's broader business needs. The role requires a strong ability to lead and oversee project teams. The project manager is expected to resolve problems with medium complexity, but seeks guidance from manager on more challenging issues. The project manager is expected to lead projects in an independent manner, requiring feedback direction on a few issues per week from management.Lead Project ExecutionThe project manager is expected to lead between 5 and 12 active projects at the same time in an independent manner, requiring limited support from upper management. The projects will each be in the range of $50K to $5M in total project value. The project manager has primary responsibility for the project from the project initiation stage through project closeout. Key tasks include selecting and bidding out hiring design and construction firms to execute the work, leading project design and construction meetings, managing and updating the project schedule, managing the project budget, obtaining purchase orders, approving invoices, updating the project Unifier database as well as creating formal written monthly reports to Design and Construction management on each project.Present Projects to Senior LeadershipThe project manager will be responsible to lead their project team to complete the activities defined in each phase of the project, and then present to senior leadership for funding. The audience ranges from the Director of Design and Construction for smaller projects, up to a committee led by the Vice President of Site Services along with several directors for mid-size projects.Process ImprovementsA small fraction of the project managers time will be spent supporting broad Design and Construction and Site Services process improvement projects and LEAN initiatives, to improve the processes and functioning of the overall Team.Who You AreBachelor degree in Engineering with a preference for civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical or related field or Architecture.Certification in Project Management (i.e. PMI certification) or additional relevant management training desirable.Minimum of 5 years experience in a Project Management role, Engineering, Facilities, Planning, or related field.Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, collaborative, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills.Demonstrated working knowledge of project design, construction, and management.Relocation benefits are not available for this postingThe expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $97,200 - $180,600. 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.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 but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, 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 this form Accommodations for Applicants.