Director, Digital Program Management

The Role:

The Director of Digital Program Management is a newly created role that will oversee daily operations and execution practices of the Digital organization, driving the on-time delivery of projects, within scope and cost, and aligned with high-priority business objectives.

As part of our Digital Portfolio and Strategic Operations team, this role manages the planning, execution, and delivery of digital projects, addressing risks and issues. Principled prioritization will be key to ensuring focus on delivering whats most important with the greatest return on investment (ROI). Demand and capacity management mechanisms will be essential to ensure optimization of resources mapped against key deliverables. At the core of the Digital organization execution is the internal operating systems powered by Data. The Director of Program Management will be responsible for building a data-centric operating model that provides insights and understanding of the Digital organization leveraging our internal AI system to drive automation and scale.

This role will drive Digital transformation initiatives withing Digital and across the enterprise, ensuring Moderna excels at building great digital products leveraging industry best practices that will further exemplify Modernas culture of continuous learning and improvement. Stakeholder management will therefore be critical to this role's success, enabling strong collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive project success.

The most qualified candidate will have extensive experience in program management (within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry), systems architecture, software development lifecycle and digital transformation, with a proven record of accomplishment in managing large-scale projects. Joining Moderna is a richly collaborative and innovative environment that provides opportunities for impact, scale, and immense professional growth and development.

Heres What Youll Do: Lead and manage the daily operations of the digital organization, ensuring alignment with Modernas strategic goals and demonstrating act with urgency to keep projects aligned with business-critical objectives. Develop and implement best practices, standards, and processes for program management and software development execution, fostering a question convention mindset to challenge the status quo and drive innovation. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of digital projects, ensuring they meet quality, scope, timeline, and budget requirements, using pivot fearlessly strategies to adapt to evolving project needs and challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, QA, and operations, to drive project success, utilizing remove viscosity to ensure smooth collaboration and communication across departments. Identify and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders, embodying a behave like owners commitment to project success and accountability. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the digital organization, encouraging team members to push past possible in seeking solutions and achieving goals. Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field 10+ years of experience in program management, with a focus on software development and digital transformation projects. Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex projects in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including agile practices. Exceptional leadership skills that will foster a culture of innovation and manage change within a dynamic environment. Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities, coupled with solid financial acumen. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree (MA/MS/MBA) in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and best practices. Global experience working in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering results. Experience with project management tools and software (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Project). PMP, PgMP, or similar certification is a plus. A strong desire to make an impact in a high-growth, transformational company that embodies boldness, relentlessness, curiosity, and collaboration. Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage optionsFlexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expensesLifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activitiesFamily care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoringFree premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classesExclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipmentAdoption and family-planning benefitsDedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ communityGenerous paid time off, including:
Vacation, sick time and holidays
Volunteer time to participate within your community
Discretionary year-end shutdown
Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafterGenerous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents 401k match and Financial Planning toolsModerna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit optionsComplimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requestsFree parking or subsidized commuter passesLocation-specific perks and extras About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. Were focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

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