Project Controls Manager- Cost Accounting/Cost Engineering

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: July 14, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Project Controls Manager- Cost Accounting/Cost Engineering What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this role will report to the Director, Project Controls & Strategy and partners with all internal cross-functional groups that support capital projects, including: Project Management, Facilities Management, Global Site Engineering, Capital Finance. Financial Planning and Assets, and various Amgen internal business partners. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Working with Project Teams in developing project strategies including work in place, commitment tracking and cashflow. Working closely with the Front-End Planning team to placeholder projects in Capital Plan including assurance with handover with site teams to avoid duplication. Developing cost and schedule risk analysis, cash flow analysis, and historical judgment based on planning and capital deployment. Developing strategies and negotiating pricing for subcontractor scopes of work, reviewing, and analyzing engineer/contractor bids with GSS. Monitoring and evaluating engineering and contractors physical progress. Addressing progress and delay claims from contractors. Analysis and accurate review of engineering/construction cost forecasts against scope. Reviewing and approving engineer and contractor buy outs, change orders and invoices. Preparing monthly cost reports and project status reports for senior management both on-site and corporately. Leading risk analysis reviews for cost estimates, forecasts and schedules using applicable software packages. Supporting and management capital planning including prioritization. Working with Amgen Buying Center and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice payment issues and queries. Overseeing the closeout of contracts, purchase orders to assigned project. Monitoring and managing capitalized overhead across all assigned projects. Exhibiting proactive safety leadership and behavior. Communicating on and escalating on project matters and/or project controls performance for their assigned projects to Engineering leadership. Coordinating compliance among global engineering team, overseeing and supporting audit activities. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of Financial Controls experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of Financial Controls experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of Financial Controls experience Or High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Financial Controls experience Preferred Qualifications: SAP and/or ERP general knowledge. 5 years of Financial Control experience within a regulated industry. Understanding of the technical and business aspects of projects to provide solutions to problems applying ingenuity and creativity. Experience with cost, progress measurement methods and scheduling platforms and data mining programs such as Power Bi, SAP, Microsoft Project, Ariba, Microsoft Office. Educational degree with a strong financial control experience. 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 and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. 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. 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.

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