Senior Technical Program Manager, Site Builds

The Role
Moderna is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support the building and maintenance of IT infrastructure to support Moderna’s global site footprint. 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

• Site Build – work with Network Engineering, Compute and Storage, Cloud, Identity and Access Management, IT, Cybersecurity, Real Estate, and business stakeholders to manage and drive IT infrastructure scope for site builds (eg offices, manufacturing, labs, etc)

• Site Maintenance – plan and project manage IT Infrastructure maintenance, change, and decommissioning activities in a structured, predictable manner

• 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 IT Construction and Facilities program management experience, preferably focused on infrastructure and/or network engineering

• Demonstrated technical depth, problem-solving capabilities, and vendor management skills in site infrastructure build programs with network, cloud, identity, and IT workstreams

• 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

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Technical expertise in structured cabling systems, IDF/MDF buildouts and data center infrastructure implementations are preferred.

• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure deployment projects with complex global logistics and vendor coordination, including time zone alignment, cross-border logistics, customs regulations, and international compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with project budget planning, cost tracking, and vendor contract negotiations.

• Influential, inclusive, and trusted partner compassionate to the needs and situations of all your stakeholders

• 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

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 a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities
• Location-specific perks and extras

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure 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 people are 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. 

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

Our Working Model 

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. 

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

Equal Opportunities

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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [email protected]. 

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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