Technical Project Manager

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.

Technical Project Manager

What you will do

Let s do this. Let s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for leading and implementing cross-functional information technology related programs and projects in areas such as collaboration, messaging, desktop software, device engineering, and conferencing.

The Project Manager works closely across IS (Information Systems) teams to lead and deliver program and project management services through all phases of the Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC), which include initiation, planning, development, execution, control and rollout. They are responsible for successful delivery, cost management, resource management, and risk management to drive business outcomes that provide exceptional value to users. The Project Manager is expected to use good judgement and experience in blending traditional project management principles with an Agile development approach for these complex, important projects.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and handle enterprise-wide programs and projects, ensuring dedication and quality across collaborator teams.

• Drive project planning, risk management, and governance while promoting Agile standard methodologies and continuous improvement.

• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Coordinate with vendors and collaborators for resource allocation, scheduling, and issue resolution.

• Oversee project budgets and financial accountability.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships to support enterprise collaboration.

• Contribute to strategic planning and execution to achieve key business outcomes.

• Work closely with other IS and Business Collaborators to ensure alignment with the project initiative.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree / masters degree / bachelors degree and 12 to 17 years Project Management experience.

Functional Skills:

• Strong skills in team leadership, governance, and conflict management.

• Demonstrated track record of success in multiple complex projects and/or programs as well as management / mentoring of Project Managers.

• Strong program/project management skills within a diverse toolset of methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps etc. ) including risk mitigation strategies.

• Have solid intuition for business ability to handle multiple priorities and to build a strong network and relationships up to the executive levels across IT functions and the business.

• Possess strong learning agility and technical leadership - ability to break down complex topics/issues into actionable plans for team execution.

• Strong vendor management skills from RFP conceptualization to implementation management.

• Possess strong financial competence ability to forecast complex costing models, and lead overall financial portfolio (LE, Capital/Expense, etc. ).

• Experience handling changes in a complex, matrix organization.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills.

Professional Certifications:

• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Teams (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

• Ability to prioritize effectively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work effectively with global and virtual teams.

What you can expect of 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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.