Senior Project Controls Manager – Scheduler

Amgen

. Lead the Planning and Scheduling function supporting Amgen’s capital project portfolio .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $143,098 - $193,604 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital project delivery, planning, and scheduling, with a strong focus on leadership, resource optimization, and digital transformation initiatives. Proficient in developing integrative master schedules and implementing best practices across cross-functional teams.

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Capital Project DeliveryPlanning And SchedulingPrimavera P6Leadership In Project ControlsData-Driven Planning Dashboards

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Hard Skills

Engineering ExperienceIntegrated Master SchedulesEarned Value ManagementRisk ManagementImpact AnalysesSchedule UpdatesForecastingPredictability AssessmentsAutomation MethodologiesDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Organizational LeadershipEffective CommunicationExecutive Presentation SkillsInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6MS ProjectPower BIPlaniswareExcelSmart PlanningSmartsheets

Industry Keywords

Capital ProjectsProject ControlsConstruction ManagementPortfolio GovernanceScheduling Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Planning and Scheduling function supporting Amgen’s capital project portfolio
Provide organizational leadership for planners and schedulers
Establish standardized planning processes, portfolio governance, and scheduling best practices
Support execution and reporting across multiple concurrent capital projects
Produce executive and network reporting performance dashboards
Develop integrative master schedules from planning through operational readiness and licensure
Establish staffing strategies and optimize resource allocation across projects
Champion digital planning solutions including Primavera P6, Planisware, AI-enabled planning tools, and reporting platforms
Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, CQV, Finance, Manufacturing, Site Operations, and Regulatory organizations
Develop standard methodologies for earned value management and risk management
Lead planning governance across assigned projects
Mentor planners and project controls professionals
Manage contractor scheduling requirements and performance
Collate project-level schedule reporting into program-level reporting
Align project-level schedules with the Master Program Schedule
Provide data required for Earned Value Management
Perform impact analyses, schedule updates, forecasting, and predictability assessments
Oversee and guide project-level schedule consultants
Incorporate schedule Change Orders with Program Change Management
Lead implementation of AI-enabled planning tools
Drive digital transformation initiatives within Project Controls
Develop data-driven planning dashboards using Power BI and Planisware
Promote automation and predictive scheduling methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experience OR Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering and capital projects delivery experience
Experience in capital project delivery, managing Engineering or Construction in project controls across estimating, cost control, scheduling, and compliance
Expertise in planning and scheduling with proven leadership capabilities to execute capital construction projects
Experience managing integrated master schedules, developing planning standards, mentoring planning professionals, and leading cross-functional organizations
Effective communication, organizational leadership, and executive presentation skills
Ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels
Expertise in Primavera P6
Experience with MS Project and Planner, Excel, Smart Planning, Smartsheets, and Power BI
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible
Career development opportunities
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance