Director of Project Controls - Capital Planning, Engineering Project Delivery and Compliance

Director of Project Controls - Capital Planning, Engineering Project Delivery and Compliance

What You Will Do
Capital Planning:
- Lead management of the Operations capital portfolio, including budgeting and cross-functional prioritization
- Integrate business needs from early planning initiatives (OSBR, PD, R&D, GWS, etc.) into capital investment strategies
- Support development of the annual budget and 3-year capital plan, including alignment with OPEX and lifecycle costs
- Navigate financial planning processes (LRS, budget, forecast) to enable effective capital deployment
- Oversee financial portfolio management of major capital investments
- Partner with Capital Finance to develop materials for Board of Directors reviews, as needed
- Drive prioritization of investments and translate concepts into robust business cases
- Enhance forecast and predictability accuracy through digital capabilities and Engineering transformation initiatives

Engineering Project Delivery and Compliance:
- Lead Engineering Project Delivery (EPD) and compliance across capital projects, including audit readiness and execution
- Monitor portfolio health and compliance using established control points across global functions and external partners
- Own and continuously improve EPD processes, standards, and guidelines
- Partner with Engineering Digital Technology (EDT) to advance digital solutions for portfolio management
- Drive process improvements through metrics, audits, and performance tracking
- Align global engineering processes to improve consistency and performance
- Partner with Global Sourcing and Strategy on procurement value opportunities across EPD
- Lead the Engineering Projects Global Team (EPGT) to enable collaboration and continuous improvement
- Develop and deliver training on EPD processes across cross-functional teams

Leadership:
- Proactively position the organization to advance Engineering’s vision and transformation goals
- Demonstrate strong executive presence and communication skills across all organizational levels
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within Engineering
- Lead performance metrics, portfolio reviews, and strategic financial indicators
- Promote lean principles across capital projects
- Maintain active engagement across Amgen sites (approximately 30% travel)
- Build, develop, and lead high-performing, collaborative, proactive teams

What We Expect Of You
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experience OR
- Master’s degree and 7 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experience

Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in Engineering, Project Development/Execution, Finance with focus on capital projects
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
- Strong understanding of financial planning and capital governance processes
- Excellent communication skills in a matrixed organization
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Experience with internal audit and compliance frameworks

Benefits (Total Rewards Plan, if eligible):
- Comprehensive employee benefits package (Retirement and Savings Plan, medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, flexible spending accounts)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (or sales-based incentive plan for field sales)
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible

Application Instructions:
- Apply now at careers.amgen.com. No application deadline; applications accepted until sufficient candidates are received or a candidate is selected.