Director, Project Osprey Change & Communications (Duration-based)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive program

401(k) plan

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s MedTech division seeks a Director of Project Osprey Change & Communications in New Brunswick, NJ. You will craft change management and communications across regions, aligning global workstreams with local site plans to ensure adoption of new programs and capital projects.

You will collaborate with sponsors, regional leads, and functional partners to drive strategy, timelines, and engagement. A strong background in change management is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Advanced degree in business, change management, communications, organizational development, or a related field is preferred.
• Typically, 10-12 years of relevant change management experience.
• Experience supporting change across cultures, regions, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated understanding of how individuals and organizations experience, adopt, and sustain change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of change management and communication materials supporting regional and local E&PS Project Osprey activities.
• Develop the E&PS Project Osprey communication strategy and strategic roadmap, and lead implementation of associated plans.
• Partner with global, regional, and functional change and communication leaders to understand critical business requirements, develop action plans and roadmaps, resolve issues, and remove barriers to successful strategy deployment and program delivery.
• Establish and support a network of site- and region-level change agents and communication leads who can execute critical Project Osprey change and communication activities.
• Adapt the change management strategy to reflect situational needs, regional differences, and the perspectives of groups affected by the change.

Skills

Agile Decision Making

Leadership

Program Management

Budget Management

Project Management Tools

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in business/change management/communications

Tools

PMO

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function

Project/Program Management

Job Category

Professional

Job Posting Locations

New Brunswick, 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 An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. This is a duration-based role with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2027.

Purpose

The Director, Project Osprey Change & Communications, is accountable for implementing the change management strategy across E&PS Project Osprey activities in partnership with Regional Change & Communications Leads. This role aligns the E&PS approach with the Global Workstream change program to support business, schedule, and budget objectives. The Director collaborates closely with Project Osprey sponsors, core team leads, regional and local E&PS Change & Communications Leads, enabling partners, E&PS Strategy and Governance teams, and regional E&PS leaders. The Director establishes and advances global Project Osprey change and communication standards while developing regional and local communications that support site disposition strategies and capital projects. A primary focus is aligning global and E&PS Project Osprey change management and communication plans to promote consistent messaging, strengthen awareness of Project Osprey activities, foster employee engagement, and help teams navigate change effectively. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated change management capability and a strong understanding of how individuals and organizations experience and adopt change.

You will be responsible for

• Lead the development of change management and communication materials supporting regional and local E&PS Project Osprey activities.
• Develop the E&PS Project Osprey communication strategy and strategic roadmap, and lead implementation of associated plans.
• Partner with global, regional, and functional change and communication leaders to understand critical business requirements, develop action plans and roadmaps, resolve issues, and remove barriers to successful strategy deployment and program delivery.
• Establish and support a network of site- and region-level change agents and communication leads who can execute critical Project Osprey change and communication activities.
• Adapt the change management strategy to reflect situational needs, regional differences, and the perspectives of groups affected by the change.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate change management tools and templates, develop communication timelines, and incorporate senior leadership updates into the overall E&PS Project Osprey plan.
• Engage key business partners across the organization to identify high-value collaboration opportunities and implement proven programs that address agreed priorities.
• Provide the tools, templates, knowledge, and infrastructure that enable change agents to lead adoption and collaboration within their teams and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Advanced degree in business, change management, communications, organizational development, or a related field is preferred.
• Typically, 10-12 years of relevant change management experience.
• Experience supporting change across cultures, regions, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated understanding of how individuals and organizations experience, adopt, and sustain change.
• Knowledge of established change management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex change clearly to varied audiences.
• Ability to build trust, establish credibility, and influence across levels and functions.
• Strong relationship-building, conflict-resolution, and team-development skills, with the ability to create effective internal and external partnerships.
• Strong analytical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Broad business experience translating change strategies into practical actions that support business objectives.
• Eligibility for severance.

Required 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

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.

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

Equity and other information

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.

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