Sr Project Mgr

Sr Project Mgr

The Project Management Organization (PMO) is responsible for Program and Project Management, Project Portfolio Management and Project Support functions at the Amgen Rhode Island (ARI) site.

The Senior Project Manager position presents an opportunity for a qualified candidate to further enhance their leadership skills, apply proficiency in project management to effectively manage large, highly complex programs, demonstrate versatility, and cultivate financial acumen and overall understanding of Amgen's business.

This highly visible position interacts with all levels of the organization. The candidate must have a proven track record in project management, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to approach issues from a strategic perspective. This includes the ability to translate strategy into challenging, actionable objectives to effectively drive cross functional teams, advocate client positions throughout the project life cycle, and make value-based decisions.

Primary responsibilities include leadership of multi-faceted, cross-functional and global projects as well as mentoring less experienced project managers at the Amgen Rhode Island site.

The PMO leads a wide breadth of projects, including:

- New Product Introductions and Tech Transfers
- Large Capital Projects
- Process related improvements (i.e., next generation product introductions)
- Global System deployments (i.e., SAP/ERP/MES)
- Operational Excellence initiatives (e.g., Business process improvements, supplier relationship initiatives, etc.)

Under minimal guidance, the candidate must manage all aspects of their project(s): planning, cost, schedule, risk, communications, resources, team dynamics and performance, implementation, monitoring, completion and follow-up.

Basic Qualifications
• Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience
OR
• Master's degree & 6 years of directly related experience
OR
• Bachelor's degree or & 8 years of directly related experience
OR
• Associate's degree & 10 years of directly related experience
OR
• High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications
• Project management Professional (PMP) certification
• Strong knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes and/or Amgen information systems
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Strong project management skills
• Experience leading large cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to forge and maintain strong relationships within multiple functional areas
• Ability to tactfully and effectively negotiate and influence
• Ability to communicate and present ideas to all levels of staff and management
• Ability to multi-task and function in a dynamic environment
• Experience leading teams or organizations (e.g. management of direct staff)
• High proficiency in project management methodology and tools (e.g., MS Project, @RISK, etc.)
• Understanding of operational excellence, including continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Catalyst, etc.)