Senior Project/Program Manager IT – Applied Analytics, Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology
About The Position
As the Senior Project/Program Manager in the Applied Analytics team within PO&T IT, you will be pivotal in steering business-facing project delivery for analytics, automation, and AI initiatives. Your role involves translating complex business needs into actionable delivery plans, ensuring cross-functional execution, and driving stakeholder alignment to achieve measurable business outcomes. You will manage risks and dependencies, leading matrixed IT and business teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and compliant solutions. By partnering closely with business stakeholders and technical teams, you will ensure continuous improvement and value realization for Applied Analytics capabilities. This position is crucial for advancing our analytics and AI efforts and aligns with the strategic goals of Biogen. This position is a Hybrid role with expectations of 3 days per week on campus in either Cambridge or RTP. This position can be based in either Cambridge, MA or RTP, NC. The pay range posted encompasses the pay range for both potential work locations. Actual pay will be determined by the selected candidate’s work location, as well as relevant experience and qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in computer sciences and 7+ years of relevant experience in project/program management, data, analytics, and AI initiatives.
- Master’s Degree preferably in computer science and 4+ years of relevant experience in project/program management, data, analytics, and AI initiatives.
- Proficiency in Agile delivery, IT service management, and stakeholder communications.
- Experience in life sciences, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, labs, or regulated environments.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant certifications in Agile/Scrum, SAFe, PMP, or IT service management.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams in data and analytics projects.
- Familiarity with vendor coordination and outcome tracking.
- Knowledge of service governance and risk management practices.
Responsibilities
- Drive delivery of complex, cross-functional Data, Analytics, and AI programs and projects.
- Lead Agile practices including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups.
- Manage Agile teams for system enhancements from backlog prioritization through implementation.
- Translate complex business challenges into actionable deliverables and scalable solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage interdependencies and resolve delivery challenges.
- Provide visibility into program health, risks, dependencies, and business impact.
- Promote continuous improvement of Agile delivery practices and collaboration.
- Partner with business stakeholders, DAC, and AI teams to ensure stakeholder alignment and successful outcomes.
- Facilitate requirements gathering for data and analytics products.
- Collaborate with IT System Owners and DMA teams on data integration requirements.
- Make strategic decisions regarding delivery plans, resource coordination, and execution strategies.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
