Strategic Planning & Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage Opex and portfolio financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Lead the end-to-end software contract lifecycle, including renewals, extensions, and vendor negotiations.
• Oversee software license governance, ensuring compliance through regular true-ups and usage reconciliation.
• Execute financial operations and procurement tasks, including PO creation in Ariba and invoice reconciliation.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLA/KPI commitments and drive corrective actions.
• Develop monthly governance reports covering financial performance, license utilization, and renewal risks.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree.
• 8-13 years of experience in Information Systems, Finance, or Portfolio Management.
• Experience with Microsoft enterprise licensing and contract structures (e.g., M365, Azure).
• Proficiency in Ariba, SAP, or advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of software asset management (SAM) and license compliance practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience working with global teams across different time zones.
• Strong understanding of procurement and vendor management processes.
• Ability to present data-driven insights to senior leadership.

About the Company

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking the potential of biology to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. Since 1980, Amgen has focused on high unmet medical needs, leveraging advanced human genetics and biologics manufacturing to improve health outcomes for millions of people worldwide.