Manager, ERP Architecture

Biopharma Asia; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes division is hiring a Manager, ERP Architecture to lead the SAP landscape during the Day 1 separation from the broader organization. You will govern multiple ECC and S/4HANA instances, collaborate with business and IT, and ensure security, compliance, and performance across platforms.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in enterprise ERP architecture, hands-on SAP ABAP, BASIS, GRC, and integration with SAP BTP and external systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise/ERP architecture
• Hands-on and leadership experience with SAP ABAP across SAP ECC and S/4HANA
• Strong experience with SAP BASIS, SAP GRC Access Control, and SAP Integration
• Experience with SAP security integration with SAP BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, IAM/SSO
• Experience managing SAP security, integration, and governance in regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple SAP ECC and S/4HANA instances during Day 1 separation and TSA transition
• Develop tactical and operational plans to achieve ERP architecture goals
• Allocate resources for assessment of new technology and delivery of ERP capabilities
• Direct day-to-day operations for system integration and platform interoperability
• Define and maintain ERP architecture standards aligned with business strategy
• Oversee ERP system design and integration across enterprise platforms
• Ensure ERP solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards
• Lead and mentor teams and SI partners to deliver architecture work

Skills

SAP ABAP

SAP Security

SAP BASIS

SAP Integration

ERP Architecture

Leadership

Vendor Management

Cloud Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

SAP BTP

GRC Access Control

REST/OData services

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:

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 a 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 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 xperience 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.

U nderstanding 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

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Required 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

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 :

$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

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