Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cybersecurity Remediation

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location-specific perks and extras

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cybersecurity remediation initiatives across the organization. You will partner across teams to move complex work forward with integrity and sound judgment.

Experience includes 8+ years in TPM or cybersecurity program management, strong risk management, and executive communication. This hybrid role involves coordinating remediation across technology and business teams and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Technical Program Management, Cybersecurity Program Management, or similar roles.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional remediation programs in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or enterprise IT environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains such as vulnerability management, incident response, identity, cloud security, and application security.
• Experience working with findings from audits, risk assessments, penetration tests, and security incidents.
• Strong stakeholder partnership and influencing skills in highly matrixed organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the intake, prioritization, and execution of cybersecurity remediation programs using a structured, data-driven, and risk-based approach.
• Responsible for end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent remediation workstreams across Moderna technology and business teams, from identification through validation and closure.
• Establish and manage a centralized remediation operating model, including governance, prioritization frameworks, SLAs, escalation paths, and execution tracking.
• Define and monitor program metrics, risks, and trends to drive accountability, decisions, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cybersecurity Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

Job description

The Role

Moderna is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and coordinate cybersecurity remediation initiatives across the organization.We’relooking for someone who brings integrity, sound judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and cybersecurityexpertise, and who can partner effectively across teams to move complex work forward.

The Role

Moderna is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and coordinate cybersecurity remediation initiatives across the organization.We’relooking for someone who brings integrity, sound judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and cybersecurityexpertise, and who can partner effectively across teams to move complex work forward.

Here’s What You'll Be Doing

Program Ownership

• Lead and coordinate the intake, prioritization, and execution of cybersecurity remediation programs using a structured, data-driven, and risk-based approach.
• Responsible for end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent remediation workstreams across Moderna technology and business teams, from identification through validation and closure.
• Establish and manage a centralized remediation operating model, including governance, prioritization frameworks, SLAs, escalation paths, and execution tracking.
• Define andmonitorprogram metrics, risks, and trends to drive accountability, decisions, and continuous improvement.

Risk and Remediation Management

• Translate findings from vulnerability scans, penetration tests, risk assessments, incidents, audits, and investigations into actionable remediation plans.
• Partner with teams to move remediation items through verification and closure, including management of exceptions and risk acceptance withappropriate sign-off.
• Own theconsolidatedfindingsregistry,maintaininga single authoritative view of vulnerabilities, risks, audit findings, post-incident action items, and assessment recommendations.
• Lead executive- and board-level reporting on remediation posture, metrics, and systemic trends, translating technical risk into business-relevant language.
• Identifyrecurring issues and drive longer-term improvements that strengthen cybersecurity practices and reduce futurerisk.

Partner Engagement and Influence

• Build strong relationships across security, engineering, and business teams to create alignment, navigate blockers, and influence prioritization in a highly matrixed environment.
• Provide clear, concise, and executive-ready communications on program status, risks, decisions, and tradeoffs.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen secure engineering and operational practices across the organization.
• Actively contribute to creating a more inclusive culture and environment atModerna; endorse, create, andmaintainantiracist policies and processes.

Here’sWhatYou’llNeed (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience: 8+ years in Technical Program Management, Cybersecurity Program Management, or similar roles.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional remediation programs in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or enterprise IT environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains such as vulnerability management, incident response, identity, cloud security, and application security.
• Experience working with findings from audits, risk assessments, penetration tests, and security incidents.
• Strong stakeholder partnership and influencing skills in highly matrixed organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication.
• Ability to define metrics, track progress, and use data to support clear and informed decision-making.
• Strong listening skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to feedback and problem-solving.

Here’s WhatYou’llBring To The Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with GxP environments and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management platforms, GRC tools, and security tracking/reporting systems.
• Experience with post-incident review processes, including root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA management, and lessons-learned programs.
• Experience implementing or scaling enterprise remediation or risk management programs.
• Background ininfrastructure, cloud, or security engineering.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Experience driving operational maturity improvements (process, tooling, governance).
• Strong senseof ownership and urgency, with the ability to balance risk,timelyexecution, and business priorities.
• Influential, inclusive, and trusted partner with a collaborative mindset.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.

That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, 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 investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $145,900.00 - $234,200.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Our Working Model

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law.Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [e-mail].

Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylee, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.