Manager, R&D Engineering Applications
West Chester, OH - USA
Job Summary
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Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Multi-Family R&D Product DevelopmentJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens Florida United States of America Raynham Massachusetts United States of America Warsaw Indiana United States of America West Chester Pennsylvania United States of AmericaJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is hiring aManager R&D Engineering Applicationsto lead the execution and ongoing management of engineering application capabilities supporting the global R&D organization located in Raynham US.
This role reports to the Senior Manager R&D Applications & Master Data andis responsible foroverseeing a team of product owners and technical specialists who deliver engineering application solutions aligned to business priorities.
This role will partner closely with R&D stakeholders IT and vendors to ensure effective delivery optimization and sustainment of engineering tools and platforms (e.g. CAD simulation PLM and related systems). The Manager will drive day-to-day execution of the product roadmap ensure data integrity and compliance and support the broader application strategy and governance model defined at the senior manager level.
This role enables engineering excellence and product innovation by ensuring reliable integrated and user-centered application ecosystems that support the full R&D product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead execution and sustainment of R&D engineering applications including CAD simulation PLM and related engineering tools
Manage a team of product owners and/or technical SMEs responsible for:
Gathering business requirements
Supporting solution design and configuration
Prioritizing and delivering enhancements
Translate strategic roadmap direction into executable delivery plans ensuring alignment with business needs and priorities
Partner with R&D business stakeholders to understand evolving engineering workflows and ensure tools enable efficiency and compliance
Oversee backlog management and Agile execution (Scrum/Kanban) ensuring consistent delivery of incremental value
Collaborate with IT enterprise architecture and vendors for solution delivery integration and issue resolution
Support application lifecycle management including:
Intake and evaluation of new capabilities
System enhancements and upgrades
Decommissioning of legacy tools
Drive harmonization of engineering tools and processes to reduce duplication whilemaintainingcritical capabilities
Ensure data integrity and alignment with master data standards defined by the broader Applications & Master Data function
Support data integration and interoperability across engineering and downstream systems (Quality Manufacturing Supply Chain)
Monitor system performance user adoption and operational stability;identifyand resolve issues proactively
Support compliance with regulated environment requirements (e.g. design controls data traceability validation needs)
Manage vendor relationships for engineering tools including performance tracking and issue escalation
Contribute to budget tracking andfinancial managementfor engineering applications within assigned scope
Drive user engagement feedback collection and adoption efforts to maximize value of deployed solutions
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
System adoption
Delivery cadence
Toolutilization
Data quality (where applicable)
Qualifications
6 years of experience in engineering applications product management or R&D technology roles
Experience working with engineering platforms such as CAD simulation tools PLM or related systems
Demonstrated experience delivering technology solutions in partnership with business and IT stakeholders
Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and managing backlogs and priorities
Strong understanding of engineering workflows and product development lifecycle processes
Experienceoperatingin regulated environments or supporting compliance-driven systems
Proven ability to manage teams or lead cross-functional workstreams
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Bachelors degree in a relevant field (engineering computer science information systems or similar)
Desired Skills and Attributes
Experience in medical device life sciences or regulated R&D environments
Familiarity with application integration and data flows across enterprise systems
Understanding of master data concepts and governance (working knowledge level)
Ability to balance technical depth with business process understanding
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
Change management experience particularly supporting user adoption of new tools or processes
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies as may be required regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position it is anticipated that following conclusion of the transaction you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes programs policies and benefit that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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.
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Preferred Skills:
Compliance Management Developing Others Entrepreneurship Inclusive Leadership Leadership Performance Measurement Process Improvements Product Development Product Development Lifecycle Product Strategies Quality Assurance (QA) Research and Development Research Ethics Resource Allocation SAP Product Lifecycle Management Team Management Technical Credibility VersatilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
117000USD - 234000USDAdditional 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)). 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 For additional general information on Company benefits please go to: - Experience:Manager
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