Director of Strategic Projects

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for more at

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Supply Chain Engineering

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens Georgia United States of America Cincinnati Ohio United States of America Irvine California United States of America Jacksonville Florida United States of America Raritan New Jersey United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Director of Strategic Projects to join our Med Tech Surgery in one of the following locations: Raritan NJ; Cincinnati OH; Jacksonville FL; Irvine CA; or Athens GA.

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery Ready to join a team thats reimagining how we heal Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the worlds most prevalent conditions such as obesity cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at are seeking a Director of Strategic Projects to drive important initiatives and ensure the successful implementation of strategic projects throughout our organization. This role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact by leading ambitious projects fostering innovation and optimizing operations. Your leadership will be essential in helping us achieve our business goals and maintain our position as a global leader in the medical devices industry.

The primary deliverable of this role will be to transform our MedTech Validation process through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) creating new value by eliminating transactional inefficiencies and complexity empowering our teams to focus on our customers. As the Business Process Owner of the Validations module of QuIn it will be necessary to build robust requirements that meet the business needs across the MedTech sector for a global implementation of this exciting technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Project Leadership: Lead and manage a portfolio of strategic projects from inception to completion ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. Develop project plans timelines and resource allocations to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Business Process Ownership: Develop digitally enabled validation module for Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Ensure the speed and efficiency of the Agile/Scrum process in collaboration with the Product Owner the Business Analyst and the Scrum Master. Clearly articulate business needs and translate them into detailed requirements for the development team.

• Operational Support: Offer operational supervision and assistance to uphold the efficiency and effectiveness of processes throughout the organization. Recognize areas for enhancement and implement standard methodologies to improve productivity and quality.

• Brand New Solutions: Foster a culture of creativity and identify new opportunities to drive innovation within the organization. Implement brand new solutions to continuously improve operational performance.

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of project managers and support staff fostering a collaborative and hard-working work environment. Provide guidance coaching and development opportunities to build team capabilities and achieve organizational goals. Support the delivery teams/squads ensuring alignment to schedule budget and scope requirements. Owns quality by adhering to SDLC Design & Code standards security and compliance policies.

• Collaborator Engagement: Work closely with senior leaders department heads and external partners to align projects with strategic priorities. Sector-wide change management for implementation of AI-solutions. Keep collaborators informed about project status risks and outcomes promoting transparency and alignment.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the successful execution of projects. Proactively address challenges and obstacles to maintain project momentum.

• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control. Monitor financial performance and provide regular updates to leadership.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree with proven experience in Business Engineering or a related field required; Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 10 years of experience in project management with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the medical devices industry.

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex multi-functional projects with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

• Strong knowledge of the medical devices industry including regulatory requirements and industry trends.

• Validation experience across equipment process and systems.

• Change Management experience with sector-level initiatives

• Experience with GxP systems and implementation.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

• Excellent communication negotiation and collaborator management skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with budget management and financial oversight.

• Experience with Computerized Systems Validation (CSV) SDLC Agile/Scrum processes preferred.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

• Advanced proficiency in project management software tools.

• Experience working in a global or multinational organization.

• Established track record of accomplishing critical initiatives.

• PMP or other relevant project management certification is highly desirable.

Other

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Occasional travel may be required both national and international.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Consulting Cross-Functional Collaboration Fact-Based Decision Making Lean Manufacturing Principles Lean Supply Chain Management Mentorship Organizational Knowledge Policy Implementation Process Optimization Productivity Planning Project Engineering Quality Focus Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Application Six Sigma Supply Chain Tactical Planning Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150000.00 - $258750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation 120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year

Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year

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