Roche
Pharmaceutical
PMO-EstimatingandBenchmarkingLead
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“PMO - Estimating and Benchmarking Lead at Roche. Skills: Estimating, Benchmarking, CAPEX projects, Project management. Monitor business processes effectiveness. Identify areas for operational development”
What You'll Achieve.
Predictably achieving project objectives
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
Flexibility for domestic and international travel (up to 20%)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 - 15 years of experience in the controlling and management of CAPEX projects in the range of 50 - 1000m. CHF/USD, Experience developing and implementing Estimating and Benchmarking processes, systems, and training in a large cooperation, Excellent knowledge of modern project management methods, Experience working in a complex global setting, Very good communication skills, Excellent business acumen, Analytical skills, Stakeholder management skills, Excellent knowledge of the various aspects of Estimating and Benchmarking in major international CAPEX projects, Leadership skills, Interpersonal skills, Collaboration skills, Proficient knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Nice to Have
Pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and/or medical devices industry, and / or associated technology industries, German is an advantage
What You'll Do.
Monitor business processes effectiveness
Identify areas for operational development
Deploy updates to business processes
Establish training in business processes
Liaise with engineering organizations
Spread knowledge and harmonize practices
Represent Roche to consultants
Support initiatives to improve CAPEX Delivery
Engage senior business leaders
Develop business strategies
Communicate purpose and value of processes
Engage engineering community
Support feasibility studies
Prepare funding estimates
Validate funding estimates
Ensure estimate data suitability
Develop Estimating and Benchmarking tools
Deploy Estimating and Benchmarking tools
Collect cost and schedule data
Analyze cost and schedule data
Expand CAPEX Benchmarking Database
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the project team; Develop and lead cross functional teams; Influence others in a positive, collaborative manner
Communication Scope
Very good communication skills; Communicate with senior management
Process & Methodology
Project management methods, Cost estimating, Benchmarking, Cost planning, Forecasting, Planning, Scheduling, Risk Management, Value Engineering, Target Value Delivery, Project planning, Project control
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 Global Engineering executes major CAPEX projects in Roche’s Pharma Division with focus mainly on Pharma Technical Operations (PT). The Project Estimating and Benchmarking Lead is a key member of the project management office, and is responsible for keeping relevant business processes up to date for estimating / forecasting the cost, time and resources required to complete a defined scope of work based on different levels of design through a project lifecycle. You work closely with the project team and prepare estimates to be used to ultimately control a project via a defined work breakdown structure. The estimator should have knowledge from a basic understanding to subject matter expertise (based on experience) in the following : Cost estimating including benchmarking, Cost planning and forecasting, Planning and Scheduling, Risk Management, Value Engineering and Target Value Delivery You also provide technical leadership in assigned functional areas and accountability for Project Estimating and Benchmarking in the delivery of capital projects and engineering services to support PT, CMO, and Affiliates. This includes projects that are single and multidisciplinary in nature. The Position reports to the Head of Project Management Office. ### The Opportunity ### You actively monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the Estimating and Benchmarking business processes and identify areas for operational improvements; develop and deploy updates of the business processes accordingly. Responsibilities
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