Career CategoryInformation SystemsJob DescriptionSpecialist SAP Architect, Accounting ABOUT AMGENAmgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on ground breaking innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.ABOUT THE ROLERole Description:Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing SAP S/4HANA solutions with a focus on Invoice to Settle operations (both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable). As an SAP architect within our global Digital, Technology, and Innovation (DTI) team, this role will help guide the transition from our worldwide ERP instance on SAP ECC to the S/4HANA Intelligent Enterprise. Are you an SAP professional with deep transformation and technical experience in invoice to settle and accounting processes? Come join a team that is passionate about innovation and making life better with technology!Roles & Responsibilities:Design and architect SAP S/4HANA Vendor Invoice management (VIM) solutions and integrate to other third party systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and securityCollaborate with business partners to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Ensure system build and configuration of SAP S/4HANA solutions aligns with business goals and leading practicesConduct architectural reviews and assessments to identify potential risks and recommend mitigationParticipate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to deliver and sustain Amgen's S/4HANA ecosystem utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Develop innovative solutions that drive speed to value via AI/ML and leading control practicesFunctional Skills:Must-Have Skills:Hands on experience in configuring and building all aspects of SAP S/4HANA Accounts payable solutions (i.e. Vendor Invoice management (VIM)) and relevant Sub-ledger Accounting in SAP S/4HANADemonstrable understanding of Procure to pay and accounting business processesExperience in disbursements processes such as SAP payment processing and Payment factoryDemonstrated understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); ability to clearly communicate key accounting conceptsGood-to-Have Skills:Experience in SAP Ariba Procure to Pay solutionsExperience working in an agile environment and familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)Ability to resolve complex issues across a distributed landscape of SAP and non-SAP technologiesProfessional Certifications:Any relevant SAP S/4HANA (preferred)Soft Skills:Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.Strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively with global, virtual teamsHigh degree of initiative and self-motivation.Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goalsStrong presentation and public speaking skills.Experience partnering with business leaders to drive strategic decisionsBasic Qualifications:Doctorate Degree and 1 year of relevant SAP experience ORMaster’s degree with 4 - 6 years of relevant SAP experience ORBachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of relevant SAP experience ORDiploma with 10 - 12 years of relevant SAP experienceEQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTAmgen 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.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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 an accommodation..