Specialist IS Architect - Tech & Workforce
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
**Specialist IS Architect-Tech and Workforce**
**What you will do**
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will focus on leading design and architecture tasks within our Internal SAFe Agile product team, specifically servicing Workforce Strategy and Planning processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in workforce planning, scenario modeling systems such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Orgvue, and Anaplan Workforce Planning. If you are a seasoned technologist with a drive to collaborate with business partners and enable a more connected enterprise, we invite you to join our dynamic team!
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Lead the design and architecture efforts for workforce planning and scenario modeling systems to support Amgen’s Workforce Strategy and Planning processes.
+ Collaborate closely with HR and business leaders to understand workforce planning requirements and translate them into scalable and sustainable technology solutions.
+ Drive the implementation and integration of workforce planning tools like Workday Adaptive Planning, Orgvue, and Anaplan Workforce Planning into Amgen's ecosystem.
+ Serve as the technical lead for HR technology projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and Amgen's broader technology strategy.
+ Work independently and mentor less experienced team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
+ Participate in the SAFe Agile framework, leading architectural discussions, developing technical roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with product teams.
+ Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in HR and workforce planning, recommending and implementing best practices and innovations.
**What we expect of you**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.
**Basic Qualifications:**
Doctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of information systems experience
Or
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of information systems experience
Or
Associate’s degree and 8 years of information systems experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of information systems experience
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience in designing and implementing workforce planning and scenario modeling systems like Workday Adaptive Planning, Orgvue, and Anaplan Workforce Planning.
+ Strong understanding of HR technologies, particularly in the areas of workforce strategy, planning, and analytics.
+ Experience working within the SAFe Agile framework, including proficiency with concepts like User Stories, Personas, Epics, Features, and Sprints.
+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
+ Proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
+ Strong learning agility and the ability to lead technical discussions and initiatives.
+ A passion for innovation, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing new technologies and solutions.
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, we’ll 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**
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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.
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