Project Portfolio Manager

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Manager Engineering Projects – MCS Project Portfolio Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible to oversee the Manufacturing Clinical Supply (MCS) Capital Project Portfolio, financial submissions and tracking, workforce model, governance process, among other needs to ensure successful implementation of the portfolio across MCS. May serve as the project manager for business-critical projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure processes and tools are adequate for the development, execution and implementation of department capital projects.

• Facilitate Project Review Team forum as per meeting charter.

• Develop annual department capital portfolio and budget in collaboration with all functional areas across MCS.

• Provide department capital LO & LE capital updates to Capital Finance as required.

• Partner with functional leaders in the prioritization exercise to ensure business priorities are considered and embedded in the process.

• Define and maintain workforce model for capital portfolio execution in collaboration with MCS, GCPM and PCS.

• Prepare project charter documents, cashflow and schedule to ensure alignment with capital finance policies.

• Provide subject matter expertise in Capital project financing (rule set) to advise MCS PMs.

• Provide subject matter expertise in planning and project management to smooth the way for success for MCS PMs.

• Integrating complete team and drive a continuous improvement approach throughout the project lifecycle.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree

• Master’s degree & 2 years of project management experience

• Bachelor’s degree & 4 years of project management experience

• Associate degree & 8 years of project management experience

• High school diploma / GED & 10 years of project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or related field.

• Experience in the application of project management skills and concepts with an understanding of related engineering subject areas.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a multi-functional area.

• Excellent communication skills that highlight Amgen values and leadership attributes.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and conflicting priorities across a broad range of facilities and engineering subject areas

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Possesses interpersonal skills to work with technical scientific and management internal user groups

• Ability to tactfully negotiate and positively influence peers and executive leadership

• Effective oral, visual and written communication skills with the ability to listen effectively

• Resilience and flexibility with the ability to react to changes quickly, and the ability to apply knowledge to new problems and new contexts

• Proficiency in digital tools and systems such as Tableau, SAP, Smartsheet, MS Project, others as needed.

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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