Project Manager – Global Initiatives

About the role

Roche Services & Solutions (RSS) is a global organization of over 3,500 colleagues that provides end-to-end business services and solutions to Roche's partners, enabling them to focus on patient-centric activities. As Project Manager you will join the RSS Project Management organization and report to the Chapter Lead for Project Management, championing impactful global initiatives and shaping the internal project management practice.

Key responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of critical global projects from conception to completion, using Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies suited to each project.
• Lead cross-functional teams across international borders, defining roles, milestones and sustainable resource plans.
• Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparent communication and thoughtful change management.
• Manage project health and governance: realistic timelines, risk mitigation, financial tracking and transparent updates to steering groups.
• Contribute to training toolkits, service offerings and process improvements as an active chapter member.
• Explore emerging market practices, adopt modern PM tools and mentor peers.

Required profile

• 5+ years of project management experience leading complex initiatives, managing budgets and optimizing resources.
• University degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Interest in related fields such as organizational change management, business consulting or methodology coaching.

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of project management frameworks including Waterfall, Scrum and Agile.
• Modern collaboration tools.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex ideas clearly and negotiate diplomatically in matrixed environments.

What we offer

• Hybrid work model (2 days per week in the office).
• Annual bonus, monthly transportation allowance, home office equipment, health and life/accident insurance, eyeglasses settlement and salary during the first 9 days of sick leave.
• Free language courses and training, international assignments, internal mobility and service awards.
• Salary starting from 2,700 EUR gross per month, depending on experience, skills and qualifications.