Manager, J&J Technology Talent Programs Performance Management

Johnson & Johnson Co.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Manager for J&J Technology Talent Programs Performance Management to drive central program administration, onboarding, goal setting, evaluations, calibration, and compensation planning across development programs. This role partners with leaders to establish standards and optimize talent strategies.

The role requires strong executive communication, global collaboration, and experience with leadership development and skills-based talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with performance management practices: goal setting, coaching, evaluation, calibration, development planning.
• Experience leading learning or leadership development or talent programs.
• Familiarity with skills-based talent practices and competency frameworks.
• Proficiency with AI-enabled tools that support performance management and talent insights, with emphasis on privacy, transparency, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management operations across JJT development programs, including onboarding, approvals, goal setting, Workday processes, evaluations, calibration, and compensation planning.
• Set standards and communications for participants, people leaders, and partners to ensure consistent program execution.
• Advance adoption of the TLDP assignment model and align goals and rotations with capabilities.
• Drive talent discussions to inform development plans and raise visibility of high-potential early-career talent.
• Coach and advise early-career talent and people leaders to improve performance and outcomes.

Skills

Goal setting

Coaching

Evaluation

Calibration

Development planning

Talent programs

AI-enabled tools

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

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: Human Resources

Job Sub Function: Talent Management

Job Category: Professional

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

Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, J&J Technology Talent Programs Performance Management to be located in New Brunswick, NJ. An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. The Manager, J&J Technology Talent Programs Performance Management practices across JJT development programs and owns centralized program administration to drive continuous improvement through data, technology, and responsible AI. This role establishes consistent, skills-based practices across onboarding, goal setting, development, coaching, evaluation, calibration, and compensation planning.

Key Responsibilities Program Administration Leads performance management operations across J&J Technology development programs, including onboarding, approvals, goal setting, Workday processes, evaluations, calibration, and compensation planning.

Establishes clear standards, guidance, and communications that enable participants, people leaders, and business partners to execute program and performance activities consistently.

Advances adoption of the assignment model specific to the TLDP program and align individual goals, development experiences, and rotations with priority J&J Technology capabilities.

Leads recurring talent discussions that inform development planning and increase visibility of high-potential early-in-career talent.

Develops manager assessment and recognition practices that identify and strengthen high-performing leaders of early-in-career talent.

Strengthens stretch assignment identification for participants and people leaders to build diverse work experiences across capabilities, business domains and technologies.

Coaches and advise early-in-career talent and people leaders to improve performance, development, and program outcomes.

Implements the post-TLDP strategy for years two through five, strengthening alumni engagement, business exposure, and development of emerging talent.

Capabilities and Skills Creates and maintains role-based skills ladders that define proficiency expectations, guide development planning, and support career progression.

Participates in the review and rollout of the JJT Operating Model role cards.

Metrics and Measurement Uses responsible AI and analytics to streamline performance processes, strengthen goal setting and feedback, generate actionable insights, and improve talent reviews and calibration.

Builds relationships across J&J leadership development communities, apply external insights, and scale relevant best practices.

Measures program effectiveness, identify emerging needs, and deliver recommendations that improve quality, efficiency, and business impact.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Strong knowledge of performance management practices, including goal setting, coaching, evaluation, calibration, and development planning. Demonstrated experience leading learning, leadership development, or talent programs; experience with leadership development preferred. Experience applying skills-based talent practices, including competency frameworks, skills assessments, proficiency models, career pathways, and development planning. Proficiency with AI-enabled tools that support performance management and talent insights, with a commitment to human oversight, data privacy, transparency, fairness, and organizational governance. Experience in providing professional coaching and advising leaders and employees. Ability to lead and deliver in a global, fast-paced, matrixed environment. Executive-level written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong collaboration, analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving capabilities. Highly self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and deliver under pressure.

Ability to travel to program events as needed, approximately 10%–15%.

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 : $102,000.00 - $177,100.00

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)).

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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:

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

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

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