Senior Project/Program Manager IT – Applied Analytics, Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology

About This Role:  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 What You’ll Do: 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.

You are a strategic thinker who excels in managing complex projects and programs within a matrixed environment. Your strong leadership skills allow you to drive execution and alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders. You thrive in dynamic settings, adept at navigating ambiguity, and are committed to delivering high-impact business outcomes. Your collaborative spirit and ability to translate technical information into actionable insights make you an invaluable asset to our team.

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.

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.   Job Level: Management Additional Information The base compensation range for this role is: $128,000.00-$190,000.00 Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities,