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.
Who You Are:
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.
Required Skills:
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.
Preferred Skills:
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, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families
physical, financial, emotional,
and
social well-being
; including, but not limited to:
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
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.
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