Senior Director of Digital Operations and Strategic Portfolio Management

About the Role The Senior Director of Digital Operations and Strategic Portfolio Management at Moderna will lead the execution of strategic digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with Moderna's operational priorities and owning the Digital Agenda. Based in Cambridge, MA, this role requires onsite presence (>70%) with up to 30% flexibility for remote work and travel up to 20% (primarily to Seattle). What You'll Do

• Data-Driven Strategy: Act as a functional champion in Moderna’s Long Range Planning (LRP), integrating data analytics to align digital efforts with business priorities and corporate goals, demonstrating urgency to capitalize on strategic opportunities.
• Formulate and manage a data-centric business investment strategy underpinning decisions with robust value/risk analysis.
• Navigate and influence the digital operations strategy within a matrixed organization using data as the cornerstone for decision-making.
• Reconcile competing digital priorities by leveraging data insights, ensuring cohesion with broader strategic imperatives, and employing a pivot fearless approach to adapt strategies as needed.
• Operational Execution: Drive functional and cross-functional strategic digital initiatives grounded in data and aligned with the company's mission and vision, embodying the "behave like owners" principle.
• Lead program management and organizational change within the digital operations domain, advocating for data-driven methodologies and the integration of advanced analytics.
• Propel digital operations and strategic portfolio management with a focus on delivery, innovation, operational analytics, and strategic congruence.
• Partner cross-functionally with other portfolio leaders across Moderna to increase communication, share best practices, and create consistent approaches to portfolio/PMO management, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Operations Management: Articulate a clear digital strategy vision and roadmap, aligned with the CIO and Digital Leadership Team, supported by data analytics to monitor progress and achieve targets.
• Manage the financial aspects of digital projects with a data-driven approach to budgeting, cost control, and value realization (ROI).
• Develop an operational data platform that serves as the engine for communicating organizational progress and informed decision-making.
• Establish and maintain data-driven KPIs and dashboards to measure, report, and enhance digital operations performance.
• Facilitate regular data-driven leadership meetings to keep the digital operations model in sync with strategic initiatives.
• Create and own governance standards, utilizing data to ensure compliance and effective risk management.
• People Leadership: Lead a small, ambitious team to meet the strategic and PMO needs of the Digital organization and foster a culture of belonging, development, and innovation. What We're Looking For
• Basic Requirements:
• BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in digital operations or IT management and strategic planning, with a track record in digital strategy execution and portfolio management.
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation and managing large-scale technology projects.
• Preferred Requirements:
• Advanced degree (MA/MS/MBA) in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to foster a culture of innovation and manage change in a dynamic environment.
• Experience leading strategic AI initiatives and/or cloud transformation.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities, coupled with solid financial acumen.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including agile practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your needs.
• Holistic well-being resources including fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.