Sr. Director, Digital Portfolio and Strategic Operations

Overview

Senior Director of Digital Operations and Strategic Portfolio Management at Moderna will serve as a pivotal force multiplier, driving the execution of strategic digital initiatives and ensuring alignment with the broader operational priorities of the company.

Based at Moderna’s headquarters in Cambridge, MA. Requires onsite presence >70% of the time with up to 30% flexibility to work from home. Travel up to 20%, primarily to Seattle, WA.

• Act as a functional champion in Moderna’s Long Range Planning (LRP) process, integrating data analytics to align digital efforts with business priorities and corporate goals.
• Formulate and manage a data-centric business investment strategy that underpins business decisions with robust analysis of value and risk.
• 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 Moderna’s broader strategic imperatives.

• Drive functional and cross‑functional strategic digital initiatives, grounded in data and aligned with the company’s mission and vision.
• Lead program management and organizational change within the digital operations domain, advocating for data‑driven methodologies and advanced analytics.
• Propel digital operations and strategic portfolio management with a focus on delivery, innovation, and operational analytics.
• Partner cross‑functionally with other portfolio leaders across Moderna to share best practices and create consistent governance approaches.

• Articulate a clear digital strategy vision and roadmap, supported by data analytics to monitor progress and achieve strategic 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.
• 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 aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Create and own governance standards, using data to ensure compliance and effective risk management.

• Lead a small, ambitious team to meet the strategic and portfolio/PMO needs of the Digital organization.
• Create a culture of belonging, development, and innovation that nurtures growth for each team member.

• 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.

• Advanced degree (MA/MS/MBA) in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to foster innovation and manage change within 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 capacity to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Competitive healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Holistic well‑being approach 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, and global recharge days.
• Savings and investments to help plan for the future.
• Location‑specific perks and extras.

The salary range for this role is $ – $. The range reflects the lowest to highest compensation fit for this position at the time of posting. Eligibility for discretionary bonuses, incentive…