Sr. Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure Engineering

About the role

Moderna is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive project and program management of infrastructure (cloud and on-prem) rationalization and AI-readiness initiatives globally.

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
• Manage 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
• Develop and maintain close stakeholder relationships and build influence to drive the appropriate outcomes across Moderna
• Provide clear, accurate, consistent, and timely communications
• Promote good infrastructure and security practices and culture
• Partner with Cloud Engineering, Systems Engineering, AI Engineering, Network Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Builder Tools & Platforms, IT, Cybersecurity, software engineering, and business stakeholders to manage and drive improvement projects in a structured and predictable manner
• Manage multiple initiatives: Cloud modernization, Rationalize infrastructure platforms, tooling, and service models that underpin AI workloads, Identify and eliminate redundant, 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 AI enablement readiness, Lead and drive infrastructure service management improvements and process optimization initiatives, including infrastructure patch and vulnerability management

Requirements

• 8+ years of program management experience, preferably in infrastructure engineering
• Demonstrated technical depth, problem-solving capabilities, and stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Technical background in infrastructure engineering, 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 to operate in highly matrixed environments and influence without direct authority

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
• Caregiving to the needs and situations of all your stakeholders
• Deep familiarity with ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
• Experience driving structured, process-driven infrastructure transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards relevant to infrastructure 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

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Project management experience
• Infrastructure engineering expertise
• Cloud platform proficiency (AWS, Azure)
• Understanding of AI/ML infrastructure needs
• ITSM framework knowledge
• Security and compliance standards knowledge

Benefits

At Moderna, we offer competitive healthcare, family planning benefits, generous paid time off, savings and investments, and location-specific perks and extras. The salary range for this role is $145,900.00 - $234,200.00. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States and committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants.