Sr. Technical Program Manager, AI Security

ModernaTX • Seattle, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Moderna is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive project and program management of AI-readiness initiatives at Moderna globally. We’re looking for someone with a high level of integrity and personal accountability, strong interpersonal skills, and infrastructure technology domain expertise.

Requirements

• 8+ years in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or similar roles in AI/ML-heavy environments.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML systems, including model training pipelines, LLMs, MLOps, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML development workflows, AI‑assisted engineering tools, or modern software development platforms.
• Demonstrated technical depth, problem-solving capabilities, and stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• 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.
• Experience improving developer productivity and building internal tools/platforms.
• Ability to define metrics, analyze tradeoffs, and drive decisions with data.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level storytelling.

Nice To Haves

• Background in software engineering, data science, or machine learning.
• Experience with LLM platforms, prompt engineering workflows, or AI copilots.
• Experience with AI development platforms, copilots, developer tooling, or MLOps concepts.
• Experience with responsible AI, model governance, or compliance frameworks.
• Experience driving structured, process-driven AI transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with tools such as Kubernetes, Airflow, MLFlow, or similar MLOps stacks.
• Familiarity with governed enablement models (e.g., citizen development, platform standards, golden paths).
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards relevant to AI and AI-assisted engineering.
• Influential, inclusive, and trusted partner compassionate to the needs and situations of all your stakeholders.
• Embrace a culture of continuous service improvement and service excellence.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company.
• Experience with GxP environments and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build 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.
• Provide balanced risk remediation strategies and recommendations and drive risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain close stakeholder relationships and build influence to drive the appropriate outcomes across Moderna.
• Provide clear, accurate, consistent, and timely communications.
• Advance good infrastructure and security practices and culture.
• Work with Cybersecurity, Builder Tools & Platforms, Infrastructure, Identity & Endpoint Engineering, GRC, AI Engineering, Data, Enablement/L&D, software engineering, and business stakeholders to manage and drive improvement projects in a structured and predictable manner.
• Manage multiple initiatives to oversee the architecture and lifecycle of enterprise AI systems, including agent identity, tool authorization, and secure development practices.
• Drive governance frameworks that define permitted AI use, contextual standards, and regulatory alignment — including GxP where applicable.
• Ensure end-to-end observability and monitoring of AI agents in production.
• Own the operating model for AI enablement programs, including pilots, cohorts, and phased rollouts.
• Partner with Enablement/L&D teams to shape role‑based learning paths for AI builders.
• Actively contribute to creating a more inclusive culture and environment at Moderna; endorse, create, and maintain antiracist policies and processes.

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, 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, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed