Project & Portfolio Manager - Sites Network

About the role

As Portfolio & Programme Manager within Global Data & Digital Solutions (GDDS) at Roche, you will shape, prioritise and orchestrate the global data and digital transformation portfolio across Sites Network. GDDS builds trusted data foundations, scalable digital capabilities and AI-enabled intelligence across Sites Network and Sustainability, and you will turn strategic ambitions into execution by strengthening governance and transparency on priorities, investments, dependencies and business outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and manage an integrated GDDS portfolio aligned with strategic ambitions, and develop prioritisation frameworks based on strategic relevance, business value, resource capacity, dependencies and implementation readiness.
• Maintain an integrated portfolio roadmap, identify synergies and standardisation, and give leadership a consolidated view of priorities, investments, progress, risks and trade-offs.
• Orchestrate cross-functional programmes covering data management, digital solutions, AI adoption and operational transformation, translating them into roadmaps, milestones, governance structures and measurable outcomes.
• Manage cross-programme dependencies, risks and escalations, and partner with solution and digital solution owners and RDT to coordinate execution.
• Set up and improve portfolio and programme governance, including decision forums, prioritisation processes, reporting standards and escalation mechanisms.
• Define performance indicators and value realisation measures, and develop transparent reporting that supports leadership decisions.
• Monitor portfolio health, identify emerging risks and recommend corrective actions, and build partnerships across global functions, sites and RDT to align priorities.

Required profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in strategic portfolio management, programme management or business transformation within a global, matrixed organisation.
• Proven experience orchestrating complex, cross-functional transformation programmes with multiple business and technology stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data management, digital platforms, analytics and AI, able to turn technological opportunities into business value.
• Experience working with business functions and IT delivery organisations in agile, traditional or hybrid delivery environments.

Required skills

• Demonstrated ability to set up portfolio governance, prioritisation frameworks, integrated roadmaps and performance management practices.
• Familiarity with portfolio and programme management methodologies such as PMI or SAFe is an advantage.