Enterprise Programs Management Director – India

Career CategoryInformation SystemsJob DescriptionJoin Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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.What you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. We are seeking a seasoned Director, Program Manager to lead the successful execution of the Amgen India Technology Transition Program, a multi-year strategic initiative focused on building out global technology services in India, optimizing onboarding of Amgen resources, enabling scalable growth, and enhancing enterprise efficiency.This position is located in Hyderabad, India, in a newly established Amgen office – Amgen India. The Director will report to the global Technology Enterprise Programs lead and serve as a deputy to the overall Amgen India Technology Transition Program leadership. The role includes matrixed responsibilities but carries ultimate accountability for driving onsite delivery in India, ensuring local execution is aligned with global program objectives.Responsible for:Serve as the representative program manager for Amgen India Technology Transition, overseeing deliverables across multiple technology domainsAct as a deputy to global Program leadership and collaborate closely with the Enterprise Technology teams to ensure cohesion and continuity across workstreamsOwn onsite execution and drive outcomes in India to meet strategic goals defined by the central global programEnsure on-time delivery of milestones, proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies across global and local workstreamsDrive project governance and maintain rigorous program discipline using structured methodologiesLead the maintenance of consolidated dashboards that track key transformation KPIs, timelines, and resource utilizationProvide accurate, real-time reporting to executive leadership and transformation steering committees, synthesizing data into actionable insightsManage program budgets across multiple cost centers and funding sources, including capital and operational expendituresPartner with Finance and Procurement to ensure accurate forecasting, tracking, and compliance with global financial policiesFacilitate cross-functional collaboration, aligning business priorities with transformation outcomesPresent program updates to senior executives and global steering groups, ensuring alignment and visibilityLead and mentor a high-performing team of program and project managersOversee third-party vendors and consultants to ensure delivery commitments are met in scope, quality, and timeFoster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvementCollaborate effectively across diverse cultural environments and manage operations across multiple global time zonesWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Master's degree and years of Scientific and/or Operations and/or Business experience Preferred Qualifications:15+ years' experience in a cross-functional, multi-site program management roleDemonstrated experience working in large, multi-national, corporate environments with multi-site operationsProven success leading global service transitions to India or similar delivery modelsStrong ability to work across cultures, build inclusive relationships, and operate across multiple time zonesExperience working closely with global teams in a deputy or second-in-command role to executive leadershipExperience with matrixed reporting structures and navigating organizational complexityExcellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to storyline and prepare executive-level discussion documentsStrong technical skills using digital toolsExcellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage executionStrong quantitative and qualitative analytic skillsStrong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different stylesDrug Development knowledge with basic to strong understanding of activities within Research, Preclinical and Clinical Development, Medical and RegulatoryIndependent, motivated, team member with experience in a matrix environment.