Business Performance Manager

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Business Performance Manager to lead complex programs across the Technology and Data Portfolio. You will manage budgets, forecast variance, and support capital funding requests, partnering with project managers and leaders to drive cost control and schedule integrity.

The role requires advanced project controls experience, PMP/PMI-SP preferred, strong Excel/data analytics, and familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master's/bachelor's with related field experience required.
• Experience in project controls for large-scale capital projects preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP/PMI-SP are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans.
• Maintain integrated master schedules and validate critical path.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly project controls reports for leadership.

Skills

Project controls

Budgeting

Risk analysis

Forecasting

Schedule management

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Masters degree + 2 years experience

Bachelors degree + 4 years experience

Associates degree + 8 years experience

High school diploma + 10 years experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ARES PRISM

EcoSys

Power BI/Tableau

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Business Performance Manager

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing complex projects, priority Initiatives and programs across the Technology and Data Portfolio. The resource will partner with the project manager to develop budgets, update forecast and provide variance analysis through the implementation of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management & Financial Controls

• Develop, track, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans.
• Adhere to cost control processes to monitor commitments, expenditures, variances, and trends.
• Review contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy and alignment with contract terms.
• Lead monthly cost reviews and provide actionable insights to project leadership.
• Support development of capital funding requests and financial approvals.
• Adhoc reclasses, accruals and meta data change submissions as needed throughout the project execution.

Schedule Development & Management

• Oversee creation and maintenance of integrated master schedules for complex programs.
• Ensure schedule logic, sequencing, resource loading, and critical path are accurate and optimized.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate schedule reviews and alignment between engineering, construction, operations, and third-party partners.

Risk Management

• Facilitate risk identification, qualitative/quantitative assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Identify, document, and track risks and opportunities; ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and produce periodic risk reports for leadership.
• Coordinate change control processes, including evaluation of cost/schedule impacts.
• Ensure all project changes are documented, approved, and reflected in forecasts.

Project Reporting & Governance

• Ensure project controls processes align with corporate governance, PMO standards, and industry best practices.
• Participate in stage-gate reviews, readiness assessments, and independent project evaluations.
• Prepare monthly project controls reports summarizing cost, schedule, risks, and progress.
• Provide leadership with data insights and decision support.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong partnerships with project managers, Portfolio Financial Managers, finance, procurement, and external partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to keep stakeholders aligned and informed.

Tools, Systems, & Process Development

• Advocate for process improvements that enhance forecasting accuracy and project predictability.
• Provide input on project controls standards, templates, and best-practice guidelines.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree and 2 years of Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field experience

OR

Bachelors degree and 4 years of Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field experience

OR

Associates degree and 8 years of Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in project controls or project management supporting large-scale capital projects.
• Certifications such as PMP, EVP, PSP, or PMI-SP are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with cost engineering, scheduling, earned value management, and risk analysis.
• Experience leading project controls teams in engineering, construction, biotech/pharma, or manufacturing environments.
• Advanced proficiency with project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, ARES PRISM, EcoSys).
• Strong Excel and data analytics skills; familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
• Knowledge of contracting strategies, procurement processes, and financial forecasting.

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies

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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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.