Technology Manager, EMEA Contracting

Johnson Johnson; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leeds seeks a Technology Manager, EMEA Contracting to own the contracting technology roadmap and deliver scalable, compliant tender management across the region.

You will partner with Commercial, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain and IT to translate business needs into epics, drive Agile delivery and apply AI and analytics to optimize pricing, contracts and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Translate business, legal, and commercial contracting requirements into clear epics, features, and user stories.
• Lead Agile delivery by prioritizing work and ensuring timely, high-quality releases.
• Partner with Commercial, Pricing, Tender Management, Legal, Finance, and IT to meet business needs and policy standards.

Responsibilities

• Own product vision, roadmap, and backlog for EMEA contracting technology solutions.
• Translate regional needs into prioritized technology outcomes with defined acceptance criteria.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across contracting platforms.
• Champion Credo and Leadership Imperatives across teams.

Skills

Agile delivery

Product management

Contracting tech

AI & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Computer Science

Tools

Tender management 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.

Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function: Technical Product Management

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Technology Manager, EMEA Contracting. this Hybrid position will be in Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK.

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):

St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: 081295

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

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.

Job Overview

The Manager, EMEA Contracting plays a critical role in shaping and delivering commercial contracting technology capabilities that enable compliant, scalable, and efficient contracting processes including tender management across the EMEA region. This role owns the product vision and roadmap for contracting solutions, translates regional commercial needs into prioritized technology outcomes, and partners closely with Commercial, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain and other Technology Teams. The role is impactful, highly visible, and central to advancing DePuy Synthes' commercial execution and digital transformation agenda and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for EMEA contracting technology solutions, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Translate business, legal, and commercial contracting requirements into clear epics, features, and user stories with defined acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Commercial, Pricing, and Tender Management teams to support tender lifecycle processes, bid governance, and contract execution.
• Partner with Commercial, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and IT stakeholders to ensure end‑to‑end contract lifecycle solutions meet business needs and policy standards.
• Lead Agile delivery by prioritizing work, participating in sprint planning and reviews, and ensuring timely, high‑quality releases.
• Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize commercial platforms, enhancing customer engagement, pricing and revenue optimization, and data driven decision making while driving scalable and compliant commercial execution across sales, marketing, and customer operations.
• Ensure data integrity, system integration, and scalability across contracting, pricing, and related commercial platforms.
• Manage dependencies and risks across regional and global initiatives, proactively resolving issues that may impact delivery or compliance.
• Monitor product performance through KPIs and user feedback, driving continuous improvement and measurable business outcomes.
• Champion Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation across teams.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required in Information Systems, Computer Sci