Senior Director, Business Operations & Portfolio Controls
genentechMillbrae (CA)
Senior Director, Business Operations & Portfolio Controls
Posted today
genentechMillbrae (CA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
In this role you drive enterprise‑level Workplace Delivery operations, shaping how projects and programs are governed, funded, and executed. You will build and lead a cross‑functional team to standardize processes and ensure scalable, data‑driven decision making across a large portfolio. You’ll implement governance, risk management, and digital enablement to support campus development and strategic objectives. This is a chance to influence how Genentech delivers complex infrastructure at scale and contribute to a mission‑driven biotech environment. Compensation / Benefits discretionary annual bonus benefits described by Genentech
Responsibilities:
Define and maintain the business operations and portfolio controls strategy for Workplace Delivery, aligning with campus vision Build and lead integrated Business Operations and Portfolio Controls teams with SMEs in controls, estimating, scheduling, capital governance, safety, and process design Standardize processes across Workplace Delivery ( intake, prioritization, approval workflows, change control, risk management, financial approvals, close‑out) Oversee Portfolio Controls with best‑practice estimation, scheduling, cost control, and risk management Lead the digital enablement strategy for Workplace Delivery with dashboards, analytics platforms, BIM and asset management tool integration Collaborate with Procurement on contract structures, vendor selection, and payment terms aligned with governance Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans for business continuity Lead annual business outcomes for Workplace Delivery OPS & Portfolio Controls, aligning with Site Services, Finance, and enterprise goals Oversee business services (administrative support, reporting cadence, tooling, templates) to ensure consistent execution
Key requirements:
15+ years in systems environment, engineering, construction, or project management 5+ years in senior project services, portfolio controls, or business operations leadership in complex environments Proven track record in establishing and leading project controls, portfolio management, or business operations for large portfolios and major capital programs Experience delivering large projects (> USD 50M) or programs (> USD 100M aggregate) in complex campus/industrial settings Biotech/pharmaceutical experience and knowledge of industry regulations preferred PMI or equivalent certification desirable; IACCM or similar contract management certification a plus strategic leadership cross‑functional collaboration risk management portfolio controls cost control scheduling
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