Director of Project Controls - Engineering Project Delivery

Company: Amgen SA
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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.Director of Project Controls - Engineering Project Delivery (EPD)What you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this role EPD is a framework that enables consistent, reliable and successful delivery of our capital portfolio, within internal business processes, to ensure compliance.The Director of EPD is an integral leader within the Engineering Organization and will be working closely across Amgen global functions and external partners, using our internal audit control points to continuously monitor the health and compliance of our projects throughout their development lifecycle. This is a global function and will report into the Project Controls and Strategy Organization.The successful candidate is expected to be highly detailed oriented with excellent analytic and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop, train, and manage a diverse team of resources.This position will be located within driving distance from Amgen sites in the US, preferably Thousand OaksKey Responsibilities:

• Manage and enhance the Engineering Project Delivery (EPD) Framework
• Lead EPD and Compliance for Capital Projects, overseeing internal and external audits
• Own and develop EPD processes, standards, and guidelines for Engineering functions
• Lead all aspects of tools and systems (Templates, e-Builder, Power BI, PPM solution) for capital portfolio delivery
• Facilitate EPD process improvements with compliance metrics and random audits to ensure adherence
• Drive global network alignment on Engineering processes to boost performance
• Lead the Engineering Projects Global Team (EPGT) for global collaboration and continuous improvements
• Support Engineering Digital Transformation in capital planning and project/portfolio management
• Contribute to annual Training Assignment Portfolio (TAP) assessments
• Develop and train cross-functional teams on Engineering Project Delivery Processes
• Maintain excellent communication skills and strong executive presence
• Foster innovation within the Engineering organization by contributing to submissions to Excellence in Operations and Innovation Awards.
• Support Operations capital portfolio management from budget and prioritization perspectives
• Maintain purposeful presence across Amgen sites (-30% travel required)
• Lead project metrics and performance reviews
• Facilitate strategy and goal sessions for the department
• Advance principles of lean construction within capital projectsWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We are looking for a professional with the following qualifications:Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree & 4 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experienceOrMaster's degree & 7 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experienceOrBachelor's degree & 9 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experiencePreferred Qualifications:
  • 10 + years of experience in Engineering, Project Development/Execution, Finance with focus on capital projects
  • 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
  • Advance degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or equivalent
  • Excellent communication skills; can work across the matrix - including project teams to senior leaders within Engineering and Manufacturing as well as all levels of the organization that may be involved in ensuring compliance of our capital portfolio
  • Strong executive presence
  • Strong collaborator, problem solver and solution oriented
  • Extremely organized and thinks strategically to support key business decisions
  • Strong understanding of internal audit a plusWhat you can expect of usAs 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 possibleApply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.com
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