Manager, Product Group Engineering, PLM

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech seeks a results-driven Manager, Product Group Engineering, PLM to lead strategy, architecture, delivery, and lifecycle management of enterprise PLM capabilities for DePuy Synthes. The role requires strong PLM experience and cross-functional leadership.

The successful candidate will drive platform modernization, data migration, regulatory alignment, and SAFe–based delivery across engineering squads, partnering with quality, manufacturing, and vendor teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience with Windchill PLM and regulated product development.
• 2
• Lead cross-functional PLM engineering squads.
• Strong CI/CD, DevOps practices and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLM product and technical leadership across teams.
• Define PLM architecture, data models, and workflows.
• Set platform strategy, roadmaps, and debt reduction.
• Coordinate with vendors and partners for PLM capabilities.
• Ensure compliance, security, and traceability across systems.
• Facilitate SAFe PI planning and agile ceremonies.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

SQL

PL/SQL

AWS Bedrock

Alteryx

Databricks

Jenkins

Tableau

MLOps

CI/CD

SAFe

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Systems Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windchill PLM

Appian

ThingWorx

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

Job Function

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function

Technical Product Management

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, 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

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Manager, Product Group Engineering, PLM to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery, and lifecycle management of enterprise Product Lifecycle Management capabilities for DePuy Synthes. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Windchill PLM, regulated product development processes, enterprise integrations, data migration, and agile product delivery. This role will lead cross-functional engineering teams, partner with business and quality stakeholders, and ensure that PLM solutions are scalable, compliant, secure, and aligned with business transformation priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• PLM Product and Technical Leadership:
• Lead and mentor cross-functional PLM engineering squads responsible for application development, configuration, integration, testing, migration, and production support.
• Provide technical direction across PLM solution architecture, data models, workflows, access controls, validation, deployment, and operational support.
• Establish engineering standards, design governance, release practices, and CI/CD capabilities for reliable and repeatable PLM delivery.
• PLM Platform Strategy and Roadmap:
• Define and execute the PLM technology roadmap, including platform modernization, technical debt reduction, scalability, and lifecycle management.
• Translate product development, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory needs into prioritized PLM capabilities and platform enablers.
• Partner with software vendors and implementation partners to assess platform capabilities, resolve product gaps, and optimize the PLM ecosystem.
• PLM Architecture, Integration, and Data:
• Define scalable PLM architecture, product data models, document and change-management workflows, and reusable integration patterns.
• Govern integrations between PLM and adjacent enterprise platforms, including ERP, MES, regulatory, quality, master data, analytics, and supplier collaboration solutions.
• Lead PLM data migration, data quality, reconciliation, archival, and cutover strategies while protecting product history and traceability.
• Quality, Compliance, and Operations:
• Facilitate agile squads using SAFe principles, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product roadmaps.
• Lead PI planning, story grooming, and sprint planning sessions for effective delivery cadence and prioritization.
• Collaborate across teams to eliminate roadblocks, triage issues, and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Innovation & Business Impact:
• Launch communities of practice, knowledge-sharing sessions, and hackathons to drive innovation and empower teams.
• Conduct workshops for business users to adopt AI-driven solutions, demonstrating measurable business impact.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions that drive operational productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance customer experience.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in programming languages: Java, Python, C++, SQL, PL/SQL.
• Hands-on experience with tools and platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Alteryx, Databricks, Jenkins, Denodo, Tableau, AWS Redshift, S3, Lambda, API Gateways.
• Expertise in AI and AI agents, MLOps, ETL/data pipelines, and cloud services.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices, DevOps principles, and model governance.
• Leadership & Collaboration:
• Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing teams.
• Skilled in stakeholder alignment, cross-functional team management, and problem-solving.
• Experience in running communities of practice, technical workshops, and hackathons.
• Project Management:
• Proficient in SAFe framework, including PI planning, ART sync, lean-agile principles, and value stream mapping.
• Strong track record in release planning, estimation, dependency management, and on-time delivery.
• Domain Expertise:
• Extensive experience in MedTech and regulatory solutions, including expertise in systems like Windchill PLM, Appian, ThingWorx, and structured content management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Systems Engineering/Computer science or related field.

Required Skills

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 :

Pay Range 102,000.00 - 204,000.00 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

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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