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ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the worlds toughest diseases and make peoples lives easier fuller and longer. We discover develop manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation using technology and human genetic data to push beyond whats known today.
Specialist-Strategy & Portfolio Management
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role Description:
The Strategy & Portfolio Management Specialist will serve as a critical team member within the Strategic Services team responsible for overseeing the governance communications and planning efforts across our strategic project portfolio. Unlike a traditional project manager assigned to a single initiative this role will provide portfolio-level oversight and cross-functional coordination to ensure strategic alignment consistency and transparency across all major initiatives.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape how we plan communicate and execute on strategy across Technology.
Roles & Responsibilities:
In this role you will be instrumental in supporting the CDT strategy by managing and refining the unified strategy processes working closely with senior professionals across multiple teams. Your responsibilities will include:
Portfolio Governance & Oversight
Lead and manage portfolio governance processes including planning and facilitating monthly portfolio meetings.
Ensure accurate and timely capture and reporting of project statuses and key metrics.
Develop standardize and maintain core project management templates (e.g. project charter RAID logs project status dashboards).
Promote consistency and best practices across project teams in the use of governance tools.
Strategic Communications
Manage all project- and portfolio-related communications including reporting stakeholder updates and executive summaries.
Coordinate and streamline messaging across functions to ensure visibility and alignment.
PI Planning Coordination
Support and enhance the internal PI (Program Increment) planning process on a quarterly basis.
Collaborate cross-functionally to unify planning efforts ensuring shared goals milestones and outputs.
Act as a liaison between Shared Services strategy leads and execution teams to ensure initiatives are well-aligned and progressing.
Partner with key stakeholders to evolve planning practices and governance frameworks over time.
We are looking for a dedicated and strategic thinker who excels in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have:
Basic qualifications:
Doctorate degree OR
Masters degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR
Bachelors degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR
Associates degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of relevant experience
Must-Have Skills (Not more than 3 to 4):
Demonstrated ability to manage strategy-level portfolio operations including governance reporting and strategic communications
Strong communication and facilitation skills with an ability to influence across functions and levels
Proven track record in driving alignment and visibility across a portfolio of programs or initiatives
Ability to work independently to determine approach and meet operational and project objectives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team towards achieving defined objectives.
Good-to-Have Skills:
SAFe experience
Smartsheets experience
Miro experience
Organizational Change Management (OCM) experience
Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):
Agile Certified Practitioner - preferred
Certified Project Manager - preferred
Soft Skills:
High degree of initiative and ability to work independently
Strong organizational analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Effective collaborator with global cross-functional teams
Capable of handling multiple priorities and delivering under pressure
Ability to work effectively with global virtual teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
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 well 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.
.Salary Range
115058.00 USD - 143472.00 USDRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time