Senior Project Manager - RDT Data

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The Position

Senior Project Manager - RDT Data 

About RDT DATA & AI Business Operations

As the strategic engine for RDT DATA & AI Functions, our team bridges high-level vision with world-class execution. We are a high-performing collective of experts—from technical leaders to business analysts and human centered design experts—dedicated to elevating operational excellence and driving long-term strategy. By harnessing data-driven insights and managing critical shared capabilities, we ensure our division meets its global commitments with precision. Joining us means operating at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operational effectiveness, with the autonomy to streamline complex processes, and the influence to shape the digital future of healthcare at Roche.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Manager - RDT Data you will:

• Drive Strategic Scope Leadership: Provide expert guidance and strategic direction to define, manage, and champion scope strategies, frameworks, and best practices across complex, high-impact initiatives.

• Lead Complex Problem Solving: Analyze cross-boundary delivery challenges, uncover complex needs, and drive strategic consensus through persuasive communication and structured facilitation.

• Manage Senior Stakeholder Relationships: Identify key leaders across organizational boundaries, navigate complex networks, and execute engagement plans that align strategic priorities and resolve conflicts.

• Shape Organizational Impact: Influence major products and domain strategies by embedding Agile best practices, fostering innovation, and leading large-scale organizational change initiatives.

• Navigate Delivery Complexity: Oversee complex projects, services, and multi-dependency programs in ambiguous environments while implementing robust delivery frameworks.

• Leverage Business & Technical Expertise: Apply in-depth business knowledge and market trends to shape delivery strategies, optimize business processes, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Proactively Manage Risk: Identify strategic opportunities and delivery risks early to ensure seamless execution and minimal disruption to business-critical objectives.

• Champion Delivery Methodologies: Innovate delivery methodologies and scale Agile frameworks to drive continuous improvement across large-scale delivery programs.

Who You Are

We are looking for a collaborative, strategically-minded leader who brings:

• Education & Professional Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Archetype Delivery Experience: Extensive, proven experience operating in a Delivery Management archetype (e.g., Program Manager, Solution Train Engineer, Agile Coach) managing large-scale, complex programs.

• Agile Leadership & Change Management: Demonstrated success embedding Agile best practices and leading organizational change initiatives across product lines or domains.

• Stakeholder Engagement Skills: A proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with key senior stakeholders and driving cross-boundary collaboration.

• Strategic Business & Technical Acumen: In-depth understanding of market trends and business processes, with the technical ability to shape and execute delivery strategies.

• Analytical & Solution Mindset: Advanced analytical skills to evaluate strategic options, solve complex cross-boundary problems, and navigate ambiguous delivery requirements.

• Communication & Coaching Focus: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and facilitation skills, combined with a passion for mentoring colleagues and guiding teams through complex scope and problem-solving scenarios.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.