Engineering Projects Senior Manager

Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses.

Functions: - Defines project scope, forms project team, develops project strategy, master schedule and spending schedule, for projects supporting the engineering, construction, start up, commissioning, and qualification of various facilities, ranging from cGMP manufacturing, laboratories (Biology, Process Development, Quality, Chemistry), Utility plants, Warehousing, and Distribution centers. - Determines project objectives, and interprets company policies - Prepares project funding documents with scope, cash flow, schedule, and deliverables - Motivates project teams to a successful outcome - Leads engineering and contractor evaluation and selection process - Sets up logistics system, including RFQ’s, bid selection materials management, invoice approval. - Reviews and approves cost estimates, sets up systems for checks and balance. - Integrates complete team into planning and design reviews for IPD projects - Frequent review of progress vs. schedule vs. cost with appropriate teams and provide regular updates to client and management - Develops and manages multiple large contracts. - Develops total cost of ownership for capital projects - Establishes policies for major projects, interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to company-wide policies.

Basic Qualifications - Doctorate degree & 2 years of Engineering or Scientific experience - Masters degree & 6 years of Engineering or Scientific experience - Bachelors Degree & 8 years of Engineering or Scientific experience - Associate Degree & 10 years of Engineering or Scientific experience - High School diploma/GED & 12 years of Engineering or Scientific experience Preferred Qualifications - Experience leading Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology projects Lean Construction or other continuous improvement methodology experience Experience in Lifecycle Cost Analysis Demonstrated Competencies: - Extensive experience in the application of project management skills and concepts with a critical understanding of related engineering disciplines - Leadership experience of diverse teams of engineering, scientific, construction, and facilities management within the Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology industries - Demonstrate practical ingenuity with the ability to problem solve using practical solutions - Possesses the skills required to interface well with internal technical, scientific, and upper level management groups - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and conflicting priorities across a broad range of facilities, engineering, and process disciplines - Excellent people skills featuring a demonstrated supervisory style that fits within the Amgen culture and values - Interpersonal and facilitation skills necessary to forge consensus among competing client interests on critical and time-sensitive issues--important in ensuring that, within Amgen's collaborative culture, projects are finished on time and on budget. - Often acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of processes or procedures. - Strong analytical skills in the information and communication technologies - Ability to work independently and collaboratively - Ability to tactfully negotiate and positively influence peers and executive leadership - Effective oral, visual and written communication skills with the ability to listen effectively - Resilience & flexibility with the ability to react to changes quickly, and the ability to apply knowledge to new problems and new contexts - The candidate needs to be able to travel up to 30-40% of the time within 50 mile radius as this position will be responsible for delivery of projects and programs at the Amgen Cambridge, Rhode Island and Woburn site. In addition, 5% travel may be needed to support projects in Louisville, KY facility.