Manager, Platform Manager, PLM

Brighter Signals; Zuchwil; Hybrid; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, Platform Mngr, PLM to lead the PLM technology platform supporting R&D. This hybrid role will cooperate with global teams to enable compliant, scalable product development aligned with regulatory requirements and digital transformation goals.

You will own strategy and roadmap, manage vendor relationships and budgets, and lead a high-performing team focused on data integrity and best practices across the R&D tech stack.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive IT/digital technology experience supporting R&D, engineering, or product development.
• Strong technical skills: PLM ownership, configuration, integrations, upgrades.
• Knowledge of regulated product development environments, including design controls and data traceability.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, value-driven outcomes for senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership: people management, coaching, performance management, inclusive teams.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and SLAs for enterprise platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a global, cross-functional setting.

Responsibilities

• Own the PLM technology platform end-to-end for R&D, ensuring stable, secure, compliant operations.
• Define and execute PLM strategy and roadmap aligned with R&D, Quality, and IT.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into PLM solutions.
• Lead platform enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure PLM solutions meet regulatory, quality, cybersecurity, and data governance requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships, service delivery, and budgets for PLM technologies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing technology team.
• Drive adoption of standardized processes and data integrity across R&D tech landscape.

Skills

PLM ownership

Leadership

Vendor management

Regulatory & data governance

Communication

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PLM platforms

ERP

QMS

CAD

Manufacturing systems

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through 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 humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Platform Mngr, PLM; this Hybrid position will be in Raynham, MA, West Chester, PA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Warsaw, IN or New Brunswick, NJ. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered in Zuchwil, Switzerland.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

US Locations - Requisition Number: R-102517

Zuchwil, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-103034

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Job Overview

This role provides leadership and accountability for the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technology platform supporting R&D at DePuy Synthes. The position plays a critical role in enabling compliant, efficient, and scalable product development by aligning PLM capabilities with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end ownership of the PLM technology platform, ensuring stable, secure, and compliant operations across the product lifecycle.
• Define and execute the PLM platform strategy and roadmap in alignment with R&D, Quality, and enterprise IT objectives.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain stakeholders to translate business needs into effective PLM solutions.
• Lead platform enhancements, system integrations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance and usability.
• Ensure PLM solutions meet global regulatory, quality, cybersecurity, and data governance requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships, service delivery, and budget for PLM technologies and related services.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing technology team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive adoption of standardized processes, data integrity, and digital best practices across the R&D technology landscape.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or Technology Management.

Required

Experience and Skills

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in IT or digital technology roles supporting R&D, engineering, or product development organizations.
• Strong technical skills managing and supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms, including system ownership, configuration, integrations, and upgrades.
• Solid understanding of regulated product development environments, including design controls, change management, and data traceability.
• Demonstrated business skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, value‑driven outcomes for senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills, including people management, coaching, performance management, and building inclusive, high‑performing teams.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and service‑level agreements for enterprise technology platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a global, cross‑functional environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of integrations between PLM and ERP, QMS, CAD, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience leading digital transformation or modernization initiatives within R&D technology.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based PLM architectures and enterprise data governance practices.
• Change management experience supporting global platform adoption and process standardization.

Other

• Language: English proficiency required.
• Travel: Up to 10–20% international travel may be required.
• Certifications: PLM, IT service management, or project management certifications preferred.

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 plans. In 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.

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Consulting, Cost Management, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, People Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Resource Management, Software Development Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management