Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Moderna is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive project and program management of AI-readiness initiatives at Moderna globally. The role involves managing complex workstreams, building processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance AI systems and security practices.
Responsibilities
- 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 Cybersecurity, Builder Tools & Platforms, Infrastructure, Identity & Endpoint Engineering, GRC, AI Engineering, Data, Enablement/L&D, software engineering, and business stakeholders to manage and drive improvement projects in a structured and predictable manner
- Manage multiple initiatives to oversee the architecture and lifecycle of enterprise AI systems, including agent identity, tool authorization, and secure development practices; to drive governance frameworks that define permitted AI use, contextual standards, and regulatory alignment — including GxP where applicable; and to ensure end-to-end observability and monitoring of AI agents in production
- Own the operating model for AI enablement programs, including pilots, cohorts, and phased rollouts, and partner with Enablement/L&D teams to shape role‑based learning paths for AI builders
- Actively contribute to creating a more inclusive culture and environment at Moderna; endorse, create, and maintain antiracist policies and processes
Skills
- Experience: 8+ years in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or similar roles in AI/ML-heavy environments
- Technical Depth: Strong understanding of AI/ML systems, including model training pipelines, LLMs, MLOps, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
- Strong understanding of AI/ML development workflows, AI-assisted engineering tools, or modern software development platforms
- Demonstrated technical depth, problem-solving capabilities, and stakeholder and vendor management skills
- 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
- Experience improving developer productivity and building internal tools/platforms
- Ability to define metrics, analyze tradeoffs, and drive decisions with data
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level storytelling
- Background in software engineering, data science, or machine learning
- Experience with LLM platforms, prompt engineering workflows, or AI copilots
- Experience with AI development platforms, copilots, developer tooling, or MLOps concepts
- Experience with responsible AI, model governance, or compliance frameworks
- Experience driving structured, process-driven AI transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with tools such as Kubernetes, Airflow, MLFlow, or similar MLOps stacks
- Familiarity with governed enablement models (e.g., citizen development, platform standards, golden paths)
- Knowledge of security and compliance standards relevant to AI and AI-assisted engineering
- 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
Benefits
- 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 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.
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