Project Manager II

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The Position

Project Manager II - Tucson, AZ

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.

The Opportunity:

Pharma Services Project Manager responsible for various projects of a moderately complex nature. Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the Pharma Services Business. Responsible for assembling project time, assigning individual

responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Monitors projects in the central repository. Works with the Sr. Portfolio Manager compiling, managing, and presenting data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages Pharma Services project team information to support contracts for Pharma Services
• Accountable for implementation on projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis; Budget; Robust planning
• Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders
• Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans
• Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule
• Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes
• Consistently executes project management processes, and may lead improvement initiatives
• Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange
• Performs other duties as assigned and supports the PHCS lifecycle as needed
• Ensures all elements of data are accurate and conform to data rules defined by management. Makes recommendations for improving quality of Data and the process itself. Acts to ensure the integrity of the data quality across systems
• Performs on-going assessments portfolio data changes to anticipate the impact on other areas of business
  
  

Who you are:

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in a closely related business area.
• 2 years related business experience
• 2 years project management experience or project support experience with demonstrated ability to lead and manage a project independently
• Participation in an approved accelerated development, fellowship or rotational program may be considered in lieu of experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• SCRUM Certification
• SAFE AGILE Certification
• Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool & Tableau (is a plus)
• Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones
• Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs
• Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes
  
  

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 $64,500 - $119,900. 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

At 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.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.