EMEA Contracting Tech Leader

Antler Co; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, EMEA Contracting to lead contracting technology capabilities across the region. You will own the product vision for contracting solutions, translate regional needs into tech outcomes, and collaborate with Commercial, Legal, Finance, and IT to deliver scalable, compliant platforms.

The role emphasizes Agile delivery, data integrity, and driving digital transformation while aligning with regulatory requirements and the company's Credo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IS/CS/Business or related field.
• 6–8 years in tech product management or related IT roles.
• Experience with enterprise systems (contracting, pricing, CRM, ERP) and Agile tools.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting processes and pricing governance.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience in regulated environments with data privacy considerations.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the product vision, backlog, and roadmap for contracting tech.
• Translate business and legal requirements into epics, features, and user stories.
• Support tender lifecycle processes and contract execution with cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure end‑to‑end contract lifecycle solutions meet business needs and standards.
• Lead Agile delivery with sprint planning and timely releases.
• Apply AI, analytics, and automation to modernize contracting platforms.
• Ensure data integrity and scalability across contracting, pricing, and related platforms.
• Manage dependencies and risks across regional and global initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.
• Champion Credo and leadership imperatives in collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Consulting

Cost Management

Developing Others

Leadership

Product Development

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, EMEA Contracting to lead contracting technology capabilities across the region. You will own the product vision for contracting solutions, translate regional needs into tech outcomes, and collaborate with Commercial, Legal, Finance, and IT to deliver scalable, compliant platforms.

The role emphasizes Agile delivery, data integrity, and driving digital transformation while aligning with regulatory requirements and the company's Credo.