Roche

Business&ProgramManagement(BPM)Leader

£75–115k ~AI est. Welwyn, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Business & Program Management (BPM) Leader at Roche. Skills: Project execution, Program management, Business execution, Value realization. Drive development of vision and strategy. Scope program/project roadmap”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure seamless project delivery; Drive user adoption; Meet timelines; Embed immediate outcomes into business workflows; Realize intended value within agreed timeframe; Achieve desired outcomes for program/project/function

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Systems thinker; Connecting dots; Asking right questions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Foundational track record in project execution, Skilled execution, Active coordination, Adaptability, Value sustainment, Rigorous, practical execution, Managing the mechanics of delivery, Mastery of core outcomes, Effective communicator, Comfortable with working out loud, Comfortable with iteration and experimentation, Active listener, Results-oriented in ambiguous environment, Systems thinker, Influence and connect with key stakeholders, Gain alignment on outcomes, Apply business knowledge and expertise

Nice to Have

Experience bridging gap between technical teams and business execution, Experience or understanding of Data Science and Analytics projects, Demonstrated digital curiosity, Broad knowledge in Generative AI, Broad knowledge in Large Language Models, Experience or skills in data science

What You'll Do.

Drive development of vision and strategy

Scope program/project roadmap

Plan program/project roadmap

Execute program/project roadmap

Ensure solutions are adopted

Realize intended value

Maintain accurate plans

Maintain documentation

Prepare status updates

Support decision-makers

Ensure governance meetings are productive

Apply PPD delivery standards

Keep project running smoothly

Contribute to team processes

Manage team processes

Enable informed decision making

Facilitate decision points

Measure project specific outcomes

Optimize team performance

Ensure business is aware of strategy

Ensure business is aware of project

Ensure business is aware of impact

Identify opportunities early

Ensure impact assessments are accurate

Keep stakeholders informed

Prepare leaders for adoption

Prepare teams for adoption

Communicate what's changing

Communicate why it's changing

Communicate what it means

Flag potential adoption risks

Represent voice of end-user

Identify resistance at end-user level

Address resistance through communication

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Governance bodies; Project Lead & Sponsor; Wider business

Communication Scope

Clear messaging; Strategic communication; Transparent communication; Factual progress reporting

Process & Methodology

Project management, Program management, Change management, Roadmap planning, Iteration, Experimentation

Full Job Description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ### ### The Position ## ****Position Context & Scope**** This position is designed for an energetic professional with a strong foundational track record in project execution who is looking to take a meaningful next step in their career. We are seeking candidates who excel at independently managing projects where the path to success is largely defined, yet requires skilled execution, active coordination, adaptability, adoption and value sustainment. In this role, your primary impact will be ensuring seamless project delivery and driving user adoption, ensuring that timelines are met and immediate outcomes are successfully embedded into business workflows. While familiarity with structural frameworks is important, your day-to-day focus will lean heavily toward rigorous, practical execution and managing the "mechanics" of delivery. This role offers a robust runway for long-term professional development; as you master these core outcomes, you will have a clear pathway to expand your scope, navigate increasingly ambiguous environments, and grow into broader strategic and enterprise-level responsibilities. We welcome applications from accomplished project and change management professionals across all leadership profiles. Recognizing our need to scale capabilities in an increasingly data-driven environment, for one of our available positions we are specifically interested in candidates who can bridge the gap between technical teams—including software engineers and data scientists—and business execution. Experience or a

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