Manager, ERP Architecture

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an experienced Manager, ERP Architecture to lead the multi- instance SAP landscape during the DePuy Synthes separation. You will align ERP architecture with business processes, drive consolidation to S/4HANA, and collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to enable scalable operations.

The role focuses on SAP Basis/Security/ABAP development, and integration across enterprise platforms, with emphasis on security, governance, and AI-enabled opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise/ERP architecture and leadership
• Hands-on and leadership experience with SAP ECC/S/4HANA, RICEFW
• Experience with SAP security, integration, and governance

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple SAP ECC and S/4HANA instances for Day 1 separation
• Develop tactical plans to achieve ERP architecture goals
• Allocate resources for new technology assessment and lifecycle management
• Direct day-to-day operations for systems integration and platform compatibility
• Define and maintain ERP architecture standards aligned with business strategy
• Oversee ERP system integration with other enterprise platforms
• Ensure ERP solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards
• Lead vendor and SI partner coordination to uphold architecture standards

Skills

SAP Basis

SAP Security

SAP ABAP Development

SAP BTP and IS Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

SAP BTP

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:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Location: Raritan, New Jersey, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Raynham, Massachusetts, Warsaw, Indiana; hybrid/remote.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, ERP Architecture.

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.

This role will plan, design build, and govern the multi-instance SAP application landscape including ECC and S/4 as DePuy Synthes separates from JnJ to become a stand alone organization.

We are looking for SAP platform leaders to manage multiple conveyed SAP ECC and S/4 instances supporting Day 1 separation, lead through the TSA transition, and execute on SAP instance consolidation into S/4 supporting TSA exit.

This role will be responsible will partner closely with business and IT stakeholders to align ERP/SAP architecture with business processes, enabling operational efficiency, innovation, and growth. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology direction and contribute to a modern, connected digital ecosystem including AI.

We are looking for experienced SAP platform professionals with one or more of the following skill sets:

• SAP Basis
• SAP Security
• SAP ABAP Development
• SAP BTP and IS Integration

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple conveyed SAP ECC and S/4 instances supporting Day 1 separation, lead through the TSA transition period, and execute on SAP instance consolidation into S/4 supporting TSA exit.
• Develop tactical and operational plans to achieve ERP architecture goals, and communicate those plans to supervisors and individual contributors
• Allocate resources for the assessment of new technology, delivery of ERP capabilities, and execution of lifecycle management
• Direct day-to-day operations for solving problems related to systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms
• Define and maintain ERP and enterprise application architecture standards, ensuring alignment with business strategy and enterprise technology standards
• Oversee the design and integration of ERP systems with other enterprise platforms, ensuring compatibility across systems, technologies, and data environments
• Ensure ERP solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures for the ERP architecture function
• Manage operational aspects of the team (workflow, performance, compliance), ensuring achievement of team goals within established timelines and budgets
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable ERP architecture solutions
• Coordinate vendor, system integrator, and delivery partner activities to ensure adherence to architecture standards
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to optimize ERP capabilities and enterprise operations

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise/ERP architecture, including prior experience leading projects or mentoring team members.
• Hands on and leadership e experience with one or more of the following:
• SAP ABAP – Strong hands on development experience across SAP ECC and S/4HANA, in RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms and Workflows)
• SAP Security - Strong hands-on expertise with SAP GRC Access Control, including Access Risk Analysis (ARA), Access Request Management (ARM), Business Role Management (BRM) and Emergency Access Management (EAM/Firefighter).
• SAP BASIS – Strong hands on experience planning, delivering and administering SAP S/4 HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BTP, across hybrid cloud platform landscapes.
• SAP Integration BTP / IS - Lead integration development and architecture across SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SuccessFactors, Ariba, EWM, TM, GTS, IBP, Concur, Salesforce and other enterprise platforms.
• Lead teams and SI partners; provide technical governance, code reviews, estimation, design authority and mentoring.
• Strong experience with production support, critical incident management, performance tuning, root-cause analysis and release management across 24×7 global SAP environments.
• Excellent collaboration with SAP functional leads, enterprise architects, business stakeholders, QA/Validation, Infrastructure and global IT leadership.

Preferred:

• Experience with global S/4 implementations or transformations
• Experience with SAP BTP, Integration Suite, Fiori/UI5 and REST/OData services is highly desirable.
• Experience with S/4HANA, Fiori, SAP BTP and Joule/Generative AI enablement
• Strong knowledge of API Management, REST/OData/SOAP, IDoc, RFC/BAPI and event-driven integration.
• Experience managing SAP security integration with SAP BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Identity Authentication/Identity Provisioning and enterprise IAM/SSO platforms.
• Understanding of GxP, CSV/CSA, audit trails, electronic records, change control and validated SAP environments within Pharma/Medical Device.
• Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare or medical technology
• Exposure to enterprise security, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Experience managing vendors or delivery partners
• Experience in a separation, spin-off, carve-out, or M&A technology environment

Other:

• Language: English required
• Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel
• Certifications: ERP platform certifications (e.g., SAP), TOGAF, or cloud certifications preferred

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Consulting, Cost Management, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, People Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Resource Management, Software Development Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

153,000.00 USD Annual

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)). 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

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com

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.