Sr Associate IS Architect

ABOUT 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 ROLE

Role 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 Finance professionals in Amgen's 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

S upport 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:

Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR

Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR

Diploma and 7 to 9 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, OneStream, 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 Tableau 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

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.