Lead, Digital & Data Analytics

jj; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Digital & Data Analytics team in New Jersey leads AI-driven data projects across Global Supply Chain Services. The role requires independent management of complex, cross-functional initiatives from intake to value realization, leveraging AI, data automation, and analytics to drive measurable improvements.

The candidate will coordinate with stakeholders, translate business needs into actionable plans, and deliver multiple projects with high impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI tools for intelligent automation, analytics, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Databricks, Dataverse, Azure Data Services, SQL Server, Python, Alteryx, Power Automate, GitHub and Copilot Studio.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-enabled digital solutions: design, deliver, and scale automated data and AI-driven processes.
• Apply AI, GenAI, Copilot, and automation tools to improve development speed, documentation, testing, and user enablement.
• Champion adoption of AI, automation, analytics, and data-driven decision making.
• Translate ambiguous business needs into scalable, measurable outcomes and roadmaps.

Skills

AI tools

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Dataverse

Azure Data Services

SQL Server

Python

Alteryx

Power Automate

GitHub

Copilot Studio

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: Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function: Deliver Excellence

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Position Overview

The Digital & Data Analytics (D&DA) team within Global Supply Chain Services is transforming how the organization leverages data, analytics, and AI to improve productivity, drive Continuous Process Improvements (CPIs), and enable faster, more informed business decisions. The team focuses on delivering scalable, cost-effective digital solutions with speed, simplicity, and measurable business value.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, D&DA, Global Supply Chain Services, you will lead a balanced portfolio of AI and data automation projects. You will be expected to independently manage complex, cross-functional initiatives from intake through value realization.

The successful candidate will bring prior expertise in leveraging AI for digital, managing ambiguous business problems, and delivering multiple projects in parallel. To succeed in this role, you will need 5 skills – AI, project management, stakeholder management, stellar communications and prior hands-on experience with Data Automation tools.

Key Responsibilities

60% - AI-Enabled Digital Solutions:

• Lead, design, deliver, and scale automated data and AI-enabled solutions to replace manual processes, improve data quality, and accelerate digital delivery..
• Apply approved AI, GenAI, Copilot, and automation tools to improve development speed, documentation, testing, user enablement, and solution quality.
• Champion the adoption of AI, automation, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency across business processes and digital capabilities.

40% - Project Management, Stakeholder Leadership, and Value Realization:

• Lead complex digital and analytics initiatives from intake through delivery, adoption, documentation, and value tracking.
• Translate ambiguous business needs into clear problem statements, scope, milestones, success measures, risks, and delivery plans.
• Conversely, translate complex technical jargon into easy to digest information for our non-technical audience
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing scope, timelines, budget, and business priorities.
• Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Communicate progress, decisions, risks, value, and adoption needs through concise executive updates and strong storytelling.
• Proactively conduct lessons learned sessions to improve ways of working.

Qualifications

Required:

• Hands-on experience with leveraging multiple AI tools for intelligent automation, analytics, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Dataverse, Azure Data Services, SQL Server, Python, Alteryx, Power Automate, GitHub, and Copilot Studio. Familiarity with integrating these tools into end-to-end solutions is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional digital, analytics, AI, and technology projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, data frameworks and portfolio management practices.
• Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into scalable solutions, measurable outcomes, and actionable delivery plans.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and executive engagement skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred:

• End-to-end supply chain experience in a global or multi-divisional environment.

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:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $94,000.00 - $151,800.00

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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following 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