Sr Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations - Global Customer Capabilities & Innovation

About the role

Amgen is hiring a Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations for its Global Customer Capabilities & Innovation (GCCI) unit. The role is a flexible commuter position based in Thousand Oaks, California or Deerfield, Illinois, with a minimum of three days per week on site. It serves as a strategic partner to the Director of Strategic Planning & Operations and the GCCI leadership team, translating strategy into execution through business planning, operational excellence, governance and transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Support GCCI priorities and strategic objectives, track progress against annual goals and key initiatives, and recommend actions to leadership
• Partner with Finance, HR and leadership on annual planning, budget management, workforce planning and resource allocation; maintain KPIs, dashboards and executive reporting
• Coordinate leadership team activities, action plans, governance processes and operating rhythms
• Facilitate cross-functional initiatives and organize leadership meetings, workshops and planning sessions
• Project manage GCCI initiatives and transformation efforts, tracking milestones, risks and dependencies
• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, town halls and executive engagements
• Drive organizational effectiveness and transformation, including simplifying processes and adopting new ways of working

Required profile

• Basic qualification: doctorate with 2 years, master's with 4 years, bachelor's with 6 years, associate's with 10 years, or high school diploma with 12 years of Strategic Planning & Operations experience
• Preferred: experience supporting senior leaders or leadership teams in a Strategy & Operations, Chief of Staff, Business Operations, Consulting or Program Management capacity
• Preferred: experience with business planning, budget management, workforce planning, resource allocation and performance management

Required skills

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to drive execution in matrixed organizations
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Ability to synthesize information into actionable insights and to influence without authority
• Experience managing organizational change and transformation
• Learning agility, attention to detail and strong organizational skills

What we offer

• A competitive annual salary range (posted separately for the U.S., excluding Puerto Rico)
• Total Rewards Plan with health and welfare plans, financial plans and work/life balance options
• Career development opportunities