Senior Associate Technology Architect at Amgen

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Information Systems:

Job DescriptionABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s 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 what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLERole Description:

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will drive innovation in a highly integrated Financial Planning landscape. You will be an integral member of a truly dynamic and exciting Product Team that will implement and own groundbreaking solutions supporting global professionals in Finance, Research and Development, and Global Commercial Operations. Are you a skilled technologist or, have a background in Finance or Accounting with a curiosity for Tech? Then this is the right job for you! Come join our team and be a part of something new that we can be proud of!

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance Anaplan models, including build and validation of model structure and calculations, dashboard, security and workflow management, performance optimization etc.
• Work directly with architect and product owner to understand and prioritize application focus and rollout
• Independently lead small engagements with key business stakeholders
• Support user enablement and training to achieve self-reliance
• Drive continuous improvement in the architecture by identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency
• Maintain SDLC documentation using Agile tools such Confluence
• Drive continuous improvement in the architecture by identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree and 5 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Functional Skills: Must-Have Skills:

• Demonstrable experience implementing at least one Planning solution in Anaplan (preferred) or similar EPM Tools (e.g. Hyperion, One Stream, SAP BPC or TM1)
• Demonstrable experience working in cross-functional Agile DevOps teams with ability to adapt to changes
• Possesses strong learning agility and technical know-how - ability to breakdown complex topics issues into actionable plans for team execution. Fosters a culture of innovation.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including a natural ability to convey complex technical topics to diverse audiences
• Excellent critical and analytical thinking with solid attention to detail
• Experience with Power BI a plus

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Strong solution design and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of technology, function, or platform
• Experience in developing differentiated and deliverable solutions
• Ability to analyze client requirements and translate them into solutions

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):

• Anaplan Level 2 certification
• Anaplan Level 3 certification (preferred)
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Teams (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated awareness of how to function in a team setting
• Demonstrated awareness of presentation skills
• Strong transformation and change management experience
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Shift Information:

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required based on business requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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 with 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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