Principal​/Senior Principal Project Manager

Genentech – South San Francisco, CA

The Principal / Sr. Principal Project Manager leads the implementation of various SSF site-wide construction projects throughout all phases of execution. The budget range of these projects will each be over $50M and may range up to $1 Billion or more.

The project portfolio consists of many projects; this role is intended to lead the largest and most complex of those. Near-term projects may include a new research building or a new ground-up vivarium.

• The Principal / Sr. Principal Project Manager leads assigned projects from initiation through closeout, under the direction of a Senior Director / Project Director.
• Ensure project planning and execution deliverables adhere to Engineering Manual (Roche / Genentech project delivery process), project management processes, Global Standards and Processes, and other Roche Guidelines and Directives; utilize industry and Roche best practices.
• Ensure projects meet intended functionality while controlling cost and schedule.
• Define scope and priorities, document and vet the business case, manage stakeholders, lead project design and construction meetings, manage and update the project schedule and budget, obtain purchase orders, approve invoices, update cost control/document management systems, and create formal written monthly reports to Design and Construction management for each project.
• Advocate for beneficial new processes, procedures, technologies and techniques within and beyond Roche.
• Present to senior leadership at various stages of the project; large projects typically have a monthly Steering Committee meeting with content creation and presentation responsibilities for audiences ranging from the Executive Director of Design and Construction to senior Roche/Genentech leaders.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Not primarily a people manager, but may manage one or two direct reports providing project assignments and mentoring to succeed in their roles (support project managers on very large, multi-project manager projects).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical or related fields) or architecture.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMI) or additional relevant management training desirable.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience (SE7) or 18 years (SE8) in a Project Management role, Engineering, Facilities, Planning, or related field; demonstrated excellent communication, decision-making, leadership, interpersonal, collaborative, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills.
• If the role is filled at (SE8) Senior Principal Project Manager level, experience delivering at least two new ground-up buildings or equivalent.
• Demonstrate excellent communication (written/verbal), leadership, interpersonal, collaborative, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills.
• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills are essential to facilitate cross-functional and interdepartmental work.

The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of California, is $140,900 - $261,700 (SE7) or $156,700 - $290,900 (SE8) USD annual. 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 described by Genentech.

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