Project Manager

Job Description

Manages one or more high-level, complex non-technical projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost, to deliver specified requirements. Projects may be strategic in nature. Responsibilities may include resource allocation and all phases of development life cycle (i.e. feasibility study, requirements, analysis, ROI, business plan, design, testing, and implementation planning). Regularly interacts with management. Coordinates and directs the activities of project team members. May be responsible for cross-functional teams. Ensures all project requirements and/or objectives are documented. May obtain and manage external resources required for project completion.

Skills

• Expertise in running medium to large scale projects
• Excellent understanding of project management processes and procedures
• Experience with project management and analyst methodologies and best practices
• Strong analytical skills
• Business process development best practices, change management
• Strong MS Project, MS Word, Visio, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel skills
• Understanding of systems for sharing and collaboration
• Excellent communication skills to work with cross-program resources

Basic Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or Master's degree and 2 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience
• Associate's degree and 8 years of experience
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Role is to help with an Operations Scrap Audit and new Raw Material Center, and NPI activities.
• A PM should be able to a) develop an integrated project plan, b) Follow up on activities, c) able to answer details even though he is just listening in certain meetings
• Additionally, the Project Manager will leverage Amgen software including Microsoft Office programs and SmartSheet.

Accountability

• Planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing key project deliverables in line with project timelines and budget.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead ad hoc and planned meeting series in support of the program lead including meeting minute and action item follow-up
• Facilitate project planning activities including process mapping, opportunity and risk identification leading up to business case development
• Lead workshops and deep dive sessions within the Connected Planning space
• Develop and manage the overall project plan leveraging Amgen software
• Create project slide decks in support of the program lead
• Monitor project milestones and Key Performance Indicators against targets

Tools

• MS Teams, MS Project, and Smartsheet

Competencies

• Demonstrates cultural awareness & sensitivity
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with past exposure to high performing teams
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Identifies issues, seeks resolutions, and follows up on action items and deliverables
• Anticipate challenges and seek opportunities for continuous improvement
• Agile mindset with ability to pivot focus as projects evolve
• Analytical mindset to problem solving with previous experience manage budgets and Key Performance Indicators
• Understands basic principles, concepts, theories of supply chain