Manager, Strategic Initiatives (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Brand & Digital Experience and CoE leadership to translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable workplans and measurable outcomes
- Drive planning and coordination of cross- chapter initiatives, ensuring clarity of scope, accountability, and delivery timelines
- Manage and continuously improve team processes such as OKRs, prioritisation frameworks, and demand management workflows to maintain focus and efficiency
- Support financial and resource planning, including budget tracking, purchase orders, and vendor coordination, ensuring resources are allocated strategically and transparently
- Support the management and continuous improvement of Roche’s digital technology landscape in collaboration with IT and Informatics partners - ensuring tools are fit - for- purpose, compliant, and future- ready
- Lead or contribute to special strategic projects such as AI enablement, DEX evolution, or digital transformation pilots
- Maintain and evolve Roche’s internal digital community ecosystem (gSites, knowledge hubs, communication channels), ensuring colleagues can easily access guidance, updates, and onboarding materials
- Coordinate internal communications for the Brand & Digital Experience CoE, including newsletters, leadership updates, and meeting agendas
- Partner with external vendors and agency partners to ensure seamless collaboration, governance and alignment with Roche’s digital standards
- Help track and report on CoE progress and outcomes, ensuring data- driven visibility of impact and continuous improvement
Profile
- Solid experience in programme management, digital communications, or strategic enablement roles, ideally within a global organisation
- Proven ability to manage multiple cross- functional projects with competing priorities
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); other languages are an advantage
- Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, tools and governance models
- Experience in process design, workflow management, or team enablement systems (OKRs, demand management, resource planning)
- Strong financial acumen and familiarity with procurement or budget processes
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions- oriented mindset
Benefits
- Internal career opportunities.
- World-renowned pharmaceutical company
About Hays
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Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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