PMO - Estimating and Benchmarking Lead EU

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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 include: 

• Establish, maintain, and conduct effective training in the business processes

• Work with  the global Community of Practice for the areas of expertise; liaise with local/regional engineering organizations to spread knowledge and harmonize practices and represent Roche to consultants, service providers, and industry bodies

• Support initiatives to improve CAPEX Delivery processes and practices and support engaging senior business leaders in the development and continuous improvement of business strategies

• Develop, communicate, and champion the purpose and value of the business processes and engage the engineering community/network in applying the business processes for predictably achieving project objectives

• Support feasibility studies with conceptual cost and schedule estimates, and industry benchmarks, as well as support design and construction projects in the preparation and validation of funding estimates and cost forecasts; ensure estimate data is suitable for project planning and control

• Develop and deploy to the PTT community easy-to-use Estimating and Benchmarking tools

• Collect, analyze, and make available normalized cost and schedule data for future estimating; maintain and expand the CAPEX Benchmarking Database

Who you are

You have more than 10 - 15 years of experience in the controlling and management of CAPEX projects in the range of 50 - 1000m. CHF/USD, preferably in the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and/or medical devices industry, and / or associated technology industries. In addition you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Experience developing and implementing Estimating and Benchmarking processes, systems, and training in a large cooperation, and have excellent knowledge of modern project management methods, as promoted by - for example – CII, LCI, PMI, AACEi, RICS, or IPA. You also have experience working in a complex global setting

• Very good communication skills to effectively communicate with senior management, as well as excellent business acumen, analytical skills, strong stakeholder management skills, and a sense for most efficient and effective processes

• Excellent knowledge of the various aspects of Estimating and Benchmarking in major international CAPEX projects

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills in developing and leading cross functional teams with the ability to influence others in a positive, collaborative manner

• Proficient knowledge of English (written and spoken) is a must, if based in EU German is an advantage. Flexibility for domestic and international travel (up to 20%) is required.

Relocation benefits are not offered for this position. 

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