It Functional Lead

Career Category Information SystemsJoin Amgen s Mission to Serve PatientsIf you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are At Amgen our shared mission to serve patients drives all that we do It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies We are global collaborators who achieve together researching manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide Its time for a career you can be proud of IT Functional Lead - Global Infrastructure ServicesLiveWhat you will doLets do this Lets change the world In this vital role you will be responsible for developing and leading an innovative infrastructure engineering and operations team that delivers innovative infrastructure technologies that are reliable resilient secure and innovative The Director GIS will be accountable for setting the strategic direction for global GIS capabilities under their purview while ensuring alignment with organizational goals The role requires expertise in managing architecture design and delivery of infrastructure services including Networking Storage Backup Archiving Compute Wintel Unix Virtualization Continuous Monitoring Infrastructure Automation Cloud DevOps Platform Engineering Additionally extensive collaboration with global teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence The ideal candidate will have a solid background in infrastructure management coupled with leadership and transformation experience This role demands the ability to drive and deliver against key organizational critical initiatives foster a collaborative environment and deliver high-quality results in a highly matrixed organizational structure Roles Responsibilities Provide strategic direction on the Global Infrastructure Services GIS products platforms services and projects in alignment with organizational goals Oversee the infrastructure development and operations lifecycle for the Global Infrastructure Services organization Develop and implement strategic plans for advancing technologies across the Global Infrastructure Services organization Leading a diverse team of hard-working engineers and administrators who are passionate and expert in their domain and providing them with coaching mentoring and feedback Define lead and build an elite collaborative and innovative team within a matrixed organization Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams including those in the US and other international locations to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence across regions and functions Balance strong technical results with outstanding customer focus ensuring reliability security compliance and quality of the GIS platforms and solutions Driving and delivering against key organizational strategic initiatives and fostering a collaborative and agile culture Partner and ensure alignment of the Amgen India DTI site leadership and follow global standards and practices Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement Manage budget responsibilities maintain vendor relationships oversee resource planning and set goals for the team Identifying and implementing industry standard practices strategies and processes to support a best-in-class infrastructure experience Accountability for succession planning and talent development within your organization Serving as a role model for Amgen leadership behaviors and for additional behaviors critical to success in a global matrixed organization WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients The infrastructure professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree and 4 years of information technology experience ORMasters degree and 14 to 16 years of information technology experience ORBachelors degree and 16 to 18 years of information technology experiencePreferred QualificationFunctional Skills Must-Have Skills 12 years of experience in the GIS capability areas Networking Storage Backup Archiving Compute Wintel Unix Virtualization Continuous Monitoring Infrastructure Automation Cloud DevOps Platform Engineering with a solid background in developing and delivering resilient and innovative infrastructure solutions Great leadership skills with the ability to lead large matrixed teams Experience in driving transformation initiatives at global scale Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization Good-to-Have Skills Work experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or Life Sciences Familiarity with GxP standards Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a global matrixed organizational structure Experience driving a collaborative culture that values technical depth accountability and customer service Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment Understanding of ITIL processes and implementation Relevant Professional Certifications Security Certifications CISSP or similar Network Certifications CCIE CCNP or similar Cloud Certifications AWS Solutions Architect Expert or similar IT Service Management Certifications ITIL Intermediate or Expert Level or similar Virtualization Certifications VMware Certified Professional VCP or similar Storage Certifications NetApp Certified Data Administrator or similar Agile Methodology Scaled Agile Framework SAFe Agilist SAFe for Teams or similar Soft Skills Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop teams and cultivate talent Demonstrated ability to influence decisions with business technology collaborators leadership Strong transformation and change management experience Exceptional collaboration and communication skills High degree of initiative and self-motivation Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals Strong presentation and public speaking skills ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being In addition to the base salary Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards Apply nowfor a career that defies imaginationIn our quest to serve patients above all else Amgen is the first to imagine and the last to doubt Join us careers amgen comAmgen 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 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