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Business Performance Manager

Amgen


Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 104755 - 141727
Posted: 18 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Category
Corporate Services
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 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

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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.

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.

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Salary Range

104754.85USD -141727.15USD

Required Experience:

Manager


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