Specialist, Strategy & Portfolio Management

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

ABOUT AMGEN Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the worlds toughest diseases, and make peoples lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond whats known today. Specialist-Strategy & Portfolio Management ABOUT THE ROLE Role Description: The Strategy & Portfolio Management Specialist will serve as a critical team member within the Strategic Services team, responsible for overseeing the governance, communications, and planning efforts across our strategic project portfolio. Unlike a traditional project manager assigned to a single initiative, this role will provide portfolio-level oversight and cross-functional coordination to ensure strategic alignment, consistency, and transparency across all major initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape how we plan, communicate, and execute on strategy across Technology. Roles & Responsibilities: In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the CDT strategy by managing and refining the unified strategy processes, working closely with senior professionals across multiple teams. Your responsibilities will include: Portfolio Governance & Oversight Lead and manage portfolio governance processes, including planning and facilitating monthly portfolio meetings. Ensure accurate and timely capture and reporting of project statuses and key metrics. Develop, standardize, and maintain core project management templates (e.g., project charter, RAID logs, project status dashboards). Promote consistency and best practices across project teams in the use of governance tools. Strategic Communications Manage all project- and portfolio-related communications including reporting, stakeholder updates, and executive summaries. Coordinate and streamline messaging across functions to ensure visibility and alignment. PI Planning Coordination Support and enhance the internal PI (Program Increment) planning process on a quarterly basis. Collaborate cross-functionally to unify planning efforts, ensuring shared goals, milestones, and outputs. Act as a liaison between Shared Services strategy leads and execution teams to ensure initiatives are well-aligned and progressing. Partner with key stakeholders to evolve planning practices and governance frameworks over time. We are looking for a dedicated and strategic thinker who excels in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have: Basic qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of relevant experience Must-Have Skills (Not more than 3 to 4): Demonstrated ability to manage strategy-level portfolio operations, including governance, reporting, and strategic communications Strong communication and facilitation skills with an ability to influence across functions and levels Proven track record in driving alignment and visibility across a portfolio of programs or initiatives Ability to work independently to determine approach and meet operational and project objectives Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team towards achieving defined objectives. Good-to-Have Skills: SAFe experience Smartsheets experience Miro experience Organizational Change Management (OCM) experience Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role): Agile Certified Practitioner - preferred Certified Project Manager - preferred Soft Skills: High degree of initiative and ability to work independently Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Effective collaborator with global, cross-functional teams Capable of handling multiple priorities and delivering under pressure Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully. Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals Strong presentation and public speaking skills. What you can expect from us As 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, well 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 possible Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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