Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations

Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations What you will do At Amgen, our mission to serve patients drives everything we do. Within Global Engineering, the Strategic Planning & Operations (SPO) team sits at the center of shaping and delivering on that mission—enabling a ~$2.5B global capital portfolio, advancing sustainability commitments, environmental health & safety, and delivering world‑class facilities and lab services to drive operational excellence across the enterprise. In this vital role you will be a member of the Engineering Strategic Planning and Operations (SPO) team. The SPO team serves as an internal strategy and transformation engine for Engineering. We are a selection of business, advisory, and compliance experts who elevate Engineering’s impact and performance by acting as trusted advisors to senior leadership, driving alignment, leadership, and trusted business outcomes in a variety of areas. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to Strategy: develop and implement strategy, transformation, innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement efforts across all aspects of Engineering; including technologies, processes, and people Analysis: leverage data and a consistent process to assess needs, develop options, make recommendations on next steps, and flex to implement when appropriate. Including preparing and delivering executive level presentations that drive decision making at the highest levels of Engineering and Operations Act as the central hub for cross‑functional communication and planning efforts to ensure connection and integration across all of Engineering (and beyond) Partner with senior leadership on the development, articulation and execution strategies, goals, and objectives Partner with senior leaders to solve complex, high‑impact business challenges Lead engineering transformation workstreams that improve performance, scalability and resilience Lead and deliver cross‑functional initiatives aligned to Engineering priorities What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The organized professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 3 years of business analysis, strategy, project management experience OR Bachelors degree and 5 years of business analysis, strategy, project management experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of business analysis, strategy, project management experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of business analysis, strategy, project management experience In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above. Preferred Qualifications Experience in Biotech within Operations In‑depth knowledge of Biotech industry trends and the competitive landscape Strong business and financial acumen, including facilities and capital project environments Versatile and agile leader who can flex across various subject areas across the team and balance multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously Experienced leader with track record of developing successful teams and relationship building across functions Strong executive presence, technical, and business acumen to drive strategy, decision making, and implementation Comfortable owning and resolving complex challenges, independent problem solving, and raising as appropriate to senior leaders Ability to effectively communicate with varied stakeholders and all levels of the organization Understanding of Capital Projects, Facilities & Engineering Services, and EH&S Demonstrated understanding/experience of Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools: Lean, Six Sigma etc. Strong experience in project management, analysis, and data visualization using tools such as Smartsheet, Tableau, and PowerBI Experience in management consulting (e.g., Big 4, MBB) or internal strategy/operations roles Experience within biotech, pharmaceuticals, or engineering‑intensive industries 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 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, 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 where possible Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr