Principal Project Scheduler

About the role

Roche's Global Engineering team within Pharma Technical Operations is looking for a Principal Project Scheduler (Lead Scheduler) in Holly Springs, NC. You will be the scheduling expert and strategic partner for complex biotech capital projects, working with cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors and leadership across several sites in a defined region. The role applies advanced planning methods such as Lean Construction and the Last Planner system, and is an on-site position with no remote option.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project master schedules for complex GMP biotech capital projects, including baseline establishment and contingency planning
• Work with project teams to set up work breakdown structures, work packages and discipline schedules, and review contractor and vendor schedules for logic and accuracy
• Facilitate pull planning sessions and implement the Last Planner system and Lean Construction
• Perform schedule analysis including critical path, float trends, earned value and Monte Carlo simulations, and give forecasts and corrective action recommendations
• Support RFP preparation, bid reviews and vendor/contractor evaluations, and monitor progress through site walks and schedule updates
• Provide status reporting, variance analysis and early warning identification, and help with what-if scenarios, change management and resource/cost-loaded scheduling

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration, with at least 8 years of experience as a project schedule engineer (6 years with a Master's)
• PMI or ACCEi Project Control Professional certification or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with biotech or pharmaceutical CAPEX projects, including commissioning, qualification, validation and automation in GMP environments
• Strong communication and influence skills in matrixed, multi-disciplinary settings

Required skills

• Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Monte Carlo simulation tools (Pertmaster, Safran Risk)
• Earned Value Management, Last Planner system and Lean Construction
• MS Office

What we offer

• Expected salary range of $119,900 to $222,700 depending on experience, qualifications and location
• A possible discretionary annual bonus
• The position qualifies for the benefits described in the original listing