Project Manager

The PositionAt Roche, we believe it’s critical to deliver medical solutions now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.Roche Diagnostics UK & Ireland is in an exciting phase of growth, where the business is channeling its energy, focus, functions, and processes towards enhancing customer and patient experience in the countries it operates in.A critical aspect of this new strategic direction is the development of the Project Management Team, which includes the expansion of the team’s deliverables and responsibilities. Due to this expansion, Roche has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join the Project Management Team. Reporting into the Head of Programmes and Projects, the individual will be responsible for the delivery of projects within the Roche Diagnostics Portfolio.PurposeThe successful candidate will provide oversight to projects, while managing key stakeholders, maintaining programme and project documentation and mitigating risks to ensure service continuity and smooth transition/handover to BAU. Interfacing directly with multiple internal and external stakeholders, the Project Manager will adopt Roche best practices (Waterfall, Agile and hybrid methodologies) to guarantee quality implementation and ensure projects stay on track to meet agreed deadlines. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction (internal and external) you will closely collaborate with all theteams involved to ensure delivery and KPIs achievement.A self-starter with exceptional stakeholder management skills, you should be capable of identifying unmet customer needs and developing effective solutions to address those needs. With the variety of approaches to waterfall, agile and hybrid delivery, you need to understand a number of tools and techniques, undertake workshop facilitation, provide coaching and motivate teams. You will be a creative problem solver, critical thinker and create collaborative relationships across the organisation.Career Opportunities● You will coach team members and others across the organisation in applying the appropriate methodologies. Facilitatecontinuous improvement and apply the most appropriate tools and techniques for the environment.● You will be accountable for the reporting / delivery of projects you will be assigned● You will ensure that the team collaborates, communicates, and focuses on what is most important for the project communityin the area of project management.● You will partner with the project management community to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions.● You will develop and deliver training for project management and agile delivery.● You will contribute to the development of the Project Portfolio and Change Management Community of Practice which willenable the sharing of project management knowledge and the development of new knowledge and understanding across thecommunity.● Experience in producing high-quality Project artifacts● Experience in Requirements GatheringQualifications and Experience● A project management professional with waterfall and agile project management techniques.● Project Management accreditation is required (one of PMP, Prince 2, APM, etc)● Strong Communicator, with experience of communicating with impact at multiple levels within an organisation, via multiplechannels.● Organised, precise, used to hosting meetings, with soft negotiation skills.● Proficient in all aspects of Risk Management● Enjoys working with people and can resolve conflicts and prioritise accordingly.● Independent Worker, who is able to manage their own time to deliver goals.● Passionate about delivery and overcoming obstacles to achieve timelines.● Demonstrates empathy, leads by example, enjoys project management and genuinely cares about their projects, their teamand organisation.If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the commitment to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organisation for you. In return we offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation, including a genuine interest in your development and progression.To be considered for this position, please apply using the link below.When completing your application, please ensure you attach an up to date CV and details of your current remuneration package.Who we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Our UK Diagnostics business, headquartered in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, employs approximately 560 highly skilled individuals. We provide the industry's broadest range of diagnostics and monitoring products & services, spanning all sectors of the market: from small hand held devices used directly by patients or healthcare professionals, to large diagnostic instruments found in hospital laboratories.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
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