Program Manager Global Security

Amgen • Chicago, IL

2d • $102,577 - $138,781

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve pioneered the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Program Manager Global Security What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide enterprise leadership and project management support for the governance, implementation and optimization of Global Security programs across a spectrum of disciplines. This role has oversight and / or ownership of specific security technology systems including the Mass Notification System, incident reporting and investigations platforms, as well as other security and intelligence related systems. In addition, this role will be assigned key prioritized projects as required by the organization to optimize, enhance, and transform our services and platforms. The role serves as a central project management function, driving the ongoing security technology strategies, process improvements that strengthen operational consistency, system reliability, and program performance. The Program Manager will coordinate activities with the Global Security Tech Team to ensure alignment and integration of enterprise platforms. This role will report to the Executive Director Global Security, North America. A core component of this role is acting as a single point of contact for internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional partners supporting non-physical security platforms including, but not limited to, Ontic, Everbridge, Dataminr, International SOS, Crisis24, and Topo AI.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in program coordination, project management, or operations within corporate security, intelligence, emergency management, or a comparable environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience in program coordination, project management, or operations within corporate security, intelligence, emergency management, or a comparable environment.
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience in program coordination, project management, or operations within corporate security, intelligence, emergency management, or a comparable environment.
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience in program coordination, project management, or operations within corporate security, intelligence, emergency management, or a comparable environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing enterprise security programs or supporting a Global Security/GSOC environment.
• Hands-on experience with security technology platforms such as Ontic, Everbridge, Dataminr, International SOS, Crisis24, or Topo AI.
• Strong program and project management expertise, including managing multiple workstreams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to optimize processes, improve system performance, and implement governance frameworks.
• Experience working with vendors and managing external technology partners.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, track KPIs, and present insights to senior leadership.
• Experience developing executive-level communications, reports, and program documentation.
• Familiarity with budgeting, invoicing, and basic financial tracking.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams, including IT, Legal, HR, and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Global Security and GSOC-related projects, managing timelines, risks, and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and oversee lifecycle management of security systems, ensuring performance, compliance, and data integrity.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to align technology solutions with operational needs.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and provide executive-level updates and reporting.
• Identify trends, optimize workflows, track KPIs, and support strategic initiatives and special projects across Global Security.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree