Sr. Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure Rationalization
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Job description
Moderna is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)to drive project and program management of infrastructure(cloud and on-prem) rationalization and AI-readinessinitiatives at Moderna globally.We'relooking for someone witha high levelof integrity and personal accountability, strong interpersonal skills, and infrastructure technology domainexpertise.
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, orleverageexisting 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 andmaintainclose stakeholder relationships and build influence to drive theappropriate outcomesacross Moderna
- Provide clear,accurate, consistent, andtimelycommunications
- Advance good infrastructure and security practices and culture
- Partner Collaborationwork withCloud Engineering, Systems Engineering, and AI Engineering,as well asNetwork Engineering,Identity and Access Management,Builder Tools & Platforms,IT, Cybersecurity,software engineering,and business stakeholders to manage and driveimprovement projectsin a structured and predictable manner
- Manage multiple initiatives:
- Cloudmodernization
- Rationalize infrastructure platforms, tooling, and service models that underpin AI workloads.
- Identifyandeliminateredundant, 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 AIenablementreadiness.
- Lead and drive infrastructure servicemanagementimprovements and process optimization initiatives, including infrastructure patch and vulnerability management.
- Actively contribute to creating a more inclusive culture and environment at Moderna; endorse, create, andmaintainantiracist policies and processes
Requirements
- 8+ years of program management experience,preferably ininfrastructureengineering
- Demonstrated technical depth, problem-solving capabilities, andstakeholder andvendor management skills
- Technical background ininfrastructureengineering, 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 tooperatein 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)
- Experience driving structured, process-driveninfrastructuretransformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of security and compliance standards relevant toinfrastructure 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
Benefits & conditions
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.