Sr. Manager, Program Management, Commercial

The Role
This role offers the chance to join Moderna's growing Commercial PMO, a part of the Commercial Strategy Organization.  The Sr. Manager will leverage extensive project management expertise to lead challenging assignments with a high degree of independence.

This role operates at both the strategic and tactical levels, building new PMO capabilities while managing projects currently in-flight. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in establishing PMO capabilities, including implementing the people, processes, and technologies required for consistent project management.

The Sr. Manager will define clear project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with the overarching business objectives. The role will also involve identifying potential risks to timelines and collaborating with teams to create effective mitigation strategies. Continuous improvement is a key focus, and this role will contribute to enhancing Commercial PMO processes to drive organizational success.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with project sponsors to establish governance and document program or project scope, key milestones, and deliverables.

• Develop integrated, dependency-driven project plans, aligning tactics with overall strategy.

• Facilitate project team meetings to oversee the planning and execution of project activities to ensure alignment with the expectations and timelines.

• Create and maintain reports and dashboards to measure project progress against key metrics and identify risks or issues. 

• Provide leadership for teams to proactively plan project activities, and create an environment where problems are addressed and communicated in a timely manner. 

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and collaborate across functions.

• Identify risks, gaps, and resource constraints, partnering with team members to develop and implement mitigation plans.

• Communicate project status and risks effectively to ensure accountability and alignment with internal stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of PMO processes to drive efficiency and organizational success.

• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in program and project management across diverse organization sizes and structures

• Demonstrated knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile, scrum, kanban)

• Ability to manage concurrent project activities across multiple workstreams

• Proficient in Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and 

• Extensive experience and skill with various Project Management Tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Miro, etc.)

• Excellent written communication, verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership (inclusive of executives)

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels

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

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in a relevant field)

• 5+ years of experience in Commercial Operations or similar functions (e.g., Marketing Operations, Product Operations, or Launch Project Management).

• Experience in Biotech, Pharmaceutical or Health Tech industry 

• Scrum Master, Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar PMI certification

• Demonstrated strengths in data analysis, process improvement, and strategic thinking

• Data visualization skills in Tableau 

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 options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous 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 thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• 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.

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 modernatx.com/careers 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. We’re 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.

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].  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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