8+ years of program management experience, preferably in infrastructure engineering
Proven technical depth and problem-solving skills
Experience managing vendors and stakeholders
Strong background in ITSM and infrastructure engineering
Ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs
Excellent listening and feedback skills
Experience operating in matrixed environments influencing without authority
Responsibilities
Drive structured program management with a data-driven approach
Manage multiple high-visibility workstreams with full ownership
Develop and implement processes and templates as needed
Oversee vendor management, scheduling, and budgeting
Evaluate program success using data and metrics
Establish strong stakeholder relationships to influence outcomes
Advance infrastructure and security practices across the organization
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on improvement initiatives
Ensure infrastructure decisions comply with AI governance and data protection
Benefits
Best-in-class healthcare coverage and optional benefits
Comprehensive well-being resources including fitness and mental health support
Family planning benefits such as fertility and adoption support
Generous paid time off policies including vacation and global recharge days
Savings and investment programs for future planning
Location-specific perks and incentives
Full Job Description
The Role:
Moderna is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive project and program management of infrastructure (cloud and on-prem) rationalization and AI-readiness initiatives at Moderna globally. We're looking for someone with a high level of integrity and personal accountability, strong interpersonal skills, and infrastructure technology domain expertise.
Here's What You'll Do
Program Management - take a structured, data-driven, and risk-based approach to program scoping, execution, and reporting
Kick off and successfully manage multiple, simultaneous, complex, high visibility workstreams with full ownership, effective collaboration, and good process
Build processes, templates, and structure, or leverage existing ones as appropriate
Manage vendors, schedule, scope, and cost
Measure program success (or lack thereof) and risks using data and facts
Provide balanced risk remediation strategies and recommendations and drive risk mitigation
Develop and maintain close stakeholder relationships and build influence to drive the appropriate outcomes across Moderna
Provide clear, accurate, consistent, and timely communications
Advance good infrastructure and security practices and culture
Partner Collaboration work with Cloud Engineering, Systems Engineering, and AI Engineering, as well as Network Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Builder Tools & Platforms, IT, Cybersecurity, software engineering, and business stakeholders to manage and drive improvement projects in a structured and predictable manner
Manage multiple initiatives:
Cloud modernization
Rationalize infrastructure platforms, tooling, and service models that underpin AI workloads.
Identify and eliminate redundant, unsupported, or non-scalable infrastructure patterns that impede AI adoption.
Enable standardized, secure, and supportable "AI-ready" infrastructure foundations that accelerate time-to-value while managing cost and risk.
Ensure infrastructure rationalization aligns with AI governance, data protection, and compliance requirements.
Define and track KPIs related to platform consolidation, cost optimization, risk reduction, and AI enablement readiness.
Lead and drive infrastructure service management improvements and process optimization initiatives, including infrastructure patch and vulnerability management.
Actively contribute to creating a more inclusive culture and environment at Moderna; endorse, create, and maintain antiracist policies and processes
Here's What You'll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
8+ years of program management experience, preferably in infrastructure engineering
Demonstrated technical depth, problem-solving capabilities, and stakeholder and vendor management skills
Technical background in infrastructure engineering, with a strong understanding of ITSM
Experience in running programs within a cross-functional, global team of mixed engineering, architecture, and operations.
Ability to successfully scope and drive complex and multi-workstream programs in a structured, risk-considerate, data-driven fashion
Strong listener with the ability to deeply understand, ask the right questions, and proactively pursue constructive feedback
Proven ability to operate in highly matrixed environments and influence without direct authority.
Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Familiarity with infrastructure concepts: compute, storage, networking, containers, Kubernetes
Working knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure needs (GPUs, distributed training, data pipelines, MLOps)
Influential, inclusive, and trusted partner compassionate to the needs and situations of all your stakeholders
Deep familiarity with ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
Knowledge of security and compliance standards relevant to infrastructure operations.
Embrace a culture of continuous service improvement and service excellence
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company
Experience with GxP environments and regulatory requirements
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That's why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you-at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
Location-specific perks and extras
The salary range for this role is $145,900.00 - $234,200.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.
