Transition Management Senior Director

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Transition Management Senior Director

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will lead the transition management activities in the Hyderabad office, coordinating with stakeholders to facilitate job transitions into the site. This role requires experience in project management or transition management, strong knowledge of software such as Smartsheet, PowerBI, Jira, and MS Office, along with expertise in project management principles. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of delivering impactful transition solutions. Reporting to this role will be the Transition Management Senior Manager, Change Management Senior Manager, Project Management Senior Manager, and Operational Excellence Senior Manager

• Develop comprehensive transition plans, including project schedules and resource allocation plans.
• Lead the transition management activities to onboard employees in the new Hyderabad office.
• Develop and implement change management plans for the site operations.
• Develop and oversee an operational excellence team that establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Coordinate with external stakeholder to facilitate job transitions from into the Hyderabad office.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of transition plans.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, addressing their concerns and providing regular updates.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of the transition plan, ensuring all activities are carried out as planned.
• Track the performance of the transition, analyzing data and producing reports to demonstrate progress.
• Ensure all documentation related to the transition is accurately maintained and updated.
• Conduct post-transition reviews to identify areas of improvement for future projects.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The [vital attribute] professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.

Doctorate degree and 3 years of project management or transition managment experience OR

Master’s degree and 10 to 14 years of project management or transition management experience OR

Bachelor’s degree and 14 to 16 years of project management or transition management experience OR

Diploma and 18 to 20 years of project management or transition management experience

Must Have Skills

• Minimum 12 years of experience in project management or transition management.
• Experience managing US-to-India internal corporate work transfer
• Strong knowledge of transition management software, such as Smartsheet, PowerBI, Jira, and MS Office.
• Expertise in project management principles and transition documentation, tools, and templates.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent managerial skills.

• Experience in multi-site project models and client communication skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile, or other project management certifications.
• Preferred experience in corporate technology transitions

Must Have Skills

• Leadership
• Problem-solving skills
• Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.