Director Deployment Lead

jj; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Director, Deployment Leader to lead the Deployment/PMO for the Transcend Transformation programs in the Raritan, NJ area. The role focuses on program governance, planning, risk and resource management, and ensuring successful delivery across multiple workstreams with cross-functional leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in leadership within Operations or large transformation programs, 5+ years in program management leadership, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA is desirable
• Requires 8+ years in leadership within Operations, Supply Chain, or large transformation programs
• Requires 5+ years of Program Management leadership on large complex transformation programs

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO activities and teams to meet Final Project Objectives (FPOs) while delivering quality, scope, schedule, and budget
• Oversee PMO cadence and day-to-day execution across all workstreams
• Communicate interdependencies, risks, and performance metrics with Portfolio/Program peers
• Act as a member of the Program Leadership Team and drive thought leadership, holistic thinking, and problem solving
• Forge relationships with key business partners and interdependent programs
• Model deployment methodology and agile practices across the project
• Ensure deployment governance, stage-gate processes, and quality delivery on time and budget
• Develop and deliver program presentations for senior MD stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile

Communication

Budget management

Negotiation

Team management

Change management

PMO

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Advanced degree

Job description

Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

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

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Description:

Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. is recruiting for a Director, Deployment Leader to be preferably located in located in Raritan, NJ.

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products, and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The Deployment Leader will be a part of the MedTech Supply Chain Digital Transformation Program and will be accountable for the delivery of Transcend Transformation Programs, a series of highly complex multi-year business and technology transformation initiatives. The candidate will be accountable for overall project governance, project planning, project management, risk management, resource management, project communications, solution readiness, business readiness, and transition to steady-state.

Furthermore, the candidate will act as the primary leadership conduit partnering closely alongside the Business Lead, Technology Lead, and Value Stream Leads to ensure all program objectives are met as well as partner across interdependent programs to ensure dependencies are managed and risks mitigated.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading, shaping, and influencing all Project Management Office related activities and team members. Ensure Final Project Objectives (FPOs) are met by release while delivering on quality, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead overall PMO cadence, mechanics, and day-to-day execution of the program across all workstreams.
• Partner closely with the Portfolio and Program Management peers to ensure appropriate communication of key interdependencies, risks, and performance metrics.
• Active member of the Program Leadership Team and share the responsibility of making the overall effort a success. You will bring in your thought leadership, holistic thinking, action orientation, creative problem solving, and listening skills. You are a role model for the other members on the project team.
• Forge robust working relationships with all key business partners and interdependent programs.
• Be a role model of the deployment methodology and agile way of working.
• Ensure the project follows deployment best practices and stage-gate governance processes to ensure a quality solution is delivered on-time, on budget, and on-quality. Ensure the Agile methodology is applied both in the development work but more broadly across the project as well so that the drumbeat / rhythm is followed in all areas and by all teams on the project.
• Develop and deliver program presentations for senior-level MD stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA is desirable
• Requires a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in leadership roles within Operations, Supply Chain, or large transformation programs.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of Program Management leadership experience on large complex business transformation programs
• Requires strong knowledge of MedTech, Medical Devices, Supply Chain or Commercial Operations
• Demonstrated hands‑on project management/delivery required
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, with proven ability to influence/collaborate to get to desired result
• Requires people management and development experience
• Strong customer focus (internal & external), including development and management of stakeholders
• Certification in areas of expertise (e.g., PMP, APICS, Lean/Six Sigma /Process Excellence, etc.) is helpful
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills are required.
• Strength in interdependent partnering and team management is required.
• The ability to effectively manage projects, timelines, and change management is required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms is required.
• Ability to embed a culture of harmonization and process improvement and value creation across the business is required.
• Position located primarily in NJ. Other J&J MD office locations in NA or EU may be considered.
• Requires Travel: up to 25% domestic and international.
• Clear understanding of external Supply Chain trends and emerging best practices. Strong influencing role in shaping the journey for future of our Digital Transformation Roadmap is preferred.

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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW), Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

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: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits