Job Description
About This Role:
As the Director of Portfolio Management for Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) and Cybersecurity, you will be responsible for delivering predictable, outcomes-based results across a complex, cross-functional portfolio. You will oversee initiatives such as infrastructure modernization, cloud services, identity & access, security platforms, and resilience programs. Your role is pivotal in driving prioritization, resource planning, and operational performance. By ensuring programs align with Biogen's enterprise technology roadmap, risk posture, and security strategy, you will bring immense value to the business. You will work closely with I&O tower leads, Cybersecurity leadership, platform owners, project managers, and Finance to forecast, plan and deliver work aligned with business objectives and operational reliability. This role will report into the Head of Global Infrastructure & Operations.
What You'll Do:
* Lead portfolio and financial governance for I&O and Cybersecurity, ensuring clear decision rights, operational rigor, and transparent reporting.
* Drive integrated portfolio planning for I&O and Cybersecurity, maintaining prioritization frameworks and roadmaps aligned to business and risk outcomes.
* Facilitate recurring portfolio and operational reviews covering capacity, risk, technical dependencies, and overall health.
* Monitor critical infrastructure and cybersecurity programs, enabling escalation and removal of roadblocks.
* Conduct delivery health checks and executive readouts, ensuring delivery to committed scope, schedule, budget, and expected outcomes.
* Operate a governed intake process evaluating business justification, risk impact, operational dependencies, and capacity constraints.
Who You Are:
You are an experienced leader with a deep understanding of IT portfolio management and delivery governance. Your strategic mindset allows you to prioritize work/investments and drive results that align with enterprise goals. You have a strong executive presence and can influence decision-making effectively through clear framing of tradeoffs, risks, and outcomes. With your collaborative approach, you are adept at leading cross-functional teams and engaging with key stakeholders to deliver complex solutions. Your ability to navigate intricate initiatives within regulated environments is unmatched.
Required Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Finance or related field.
* 12+ years in IT with progressive experience across projects, programs, and/or portfolios; 4+ years implementing complex, cross-functional solutions.
* Proven success leading large, multi-workstream portfolios and governance in enterprise/regulated settings.
* Practical expertise with modern delivery methods (agile/iterative/waterfall), portfolio tooling, and financial stewardship.
* Strong executive presence; ability to influence prioritization and drive accountable decision-making.
* Experience managing large systems integration partners and blended internal/external teams.
* Experience managing team of 5+ people (hiring, managing employee performance, developing people, etc.)
Preferred Skills:
* Experience in enterprise technology and cyber risk reduction strategies.
* Familiarity with Zero Trust, network modernization, and cloud migration initiatives.
* Ability to facilitate operational performance reviews and technical dependency assessments.
#LI-Hybrid
Additional Information
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.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.
About This Role:
As the Director of Portfolio Management for Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) and Cybersecurity, you will be responsible for delivering predictable, outcomes-based results across a complex, cross-functional portfolio. You will oversee initiatives such as infrastructure modernization, cloud services, identity & access, security platforms, and resilience programs. Your role is pivotal in driving prioritization, resource planning, and operational performance. By ensuring programs align with Biogen's enterprise technology roadmap, risk posture, and security strategy, you will bring immense value to the business. You will work closely with I&O tower leads, Cybersecurity leadership, platform owners, project managers, and Finance to forecast, plan and deliver work aligned with business objectives and operational reliability. This role will report into the Head of Global Infrastructure & Operations.
What You'll Do:
* Lead portfolio and financial governance for I&O and Cybersecurity, ensuring clear decision rights, operational rigor, and transparent reporting.
* Drive integrated portfolio planning for I&O and Cybersecurity, maintaining prioritization frameworks and roadmaps aligned to business and risk outcomes.
* Facilitate recurring portfolio and operational reviews covering capacity, risk, technical dependencies, and overall health.
* Monitor critical infrastructure and cybersecurity programs, enabling escalation and removal of roadblocks.
* Conduct delivery health checks and executive readouts, ensuring delivery to committed scope, schedule, budget, and expected outcomes.
* Operate a governed intake process evaluating business justification, risk impact, operational dependencies, and capacity constraints.
Who You Are:
You are an experienced leader with a deep understanding of IT portfolio management and delivery governance. Your strategic mindset allows you to prioritize work/investments and drive results that align with enterprise goals. You have a strong executive presence and can influence decision-making effectively through clear framing of tradeoffs, risks, and outcomes. With your collaborative approach, you are adept at leading cross-functional teams and engaging with key stakeholders to deliver complex solutions. Your ability to navigate intricate initiatives within regulated environments is unmatched.
Required Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Finance or related field.
* 12+ years in IT with progressive experience across projects, programs, and/or portfolios; 4+ years implementing complex, cross-functional solutions.
* Proven success leading large, multi-workstream portfolios and governance in enterprise/regulated settings.
* Practical expertise with modern delivery methods (agile/iterative/waterfall), portfolio tooling, and financial stewardship.
* Strong executive presence; ability to influence prioritization and drive accountable decision-making.
* Experience managing large systems integration partners and blended internal/external teams.
* Experience managing team of 5+ people (hiring, managing employee performance, developing people, etc.)
Preferred Skills:
* Experience in enterprise technology and cyber risk reduction strategies.
* Familiarity with Zero Trust, network modernization, and cloud migration initiatives.
* Ability to facilitate operational performance reviews and technical dependency assessments.
#LI-Hybrid
Additional Information
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.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.
