Manager, Product Group Engineering, PLM

Johnson Johnson; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is actively seeking a Manager, Product Group Engineering to lead PLM initiatives across the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure compliant, high‑quality medical technologies from concept through post‑market changes.

You will own PLM capabilities, drive AI and automation to accelerate development, and lead a team of engineers and analysts across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in PLM, engineering systems, or R&D IT.
• Experience in regulated environments such as medical devices or life sciences is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PLM product group engineering activities across R&D and product development from concept to post‑market changes.
• Own PLM platform capabilities, configurations, integrations, and roadmaps for cross‑functional needs.
• Apply AI, analytics, and automation to modernize R&D platforms and accelerate product development.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable PLM solutions and governed processes.
• Ensure PLM solutions comply with regulatory, quality, and data integrity requirements.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and analysts with coaching and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, usability, and efficiency across PLM processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and system partners for delivery and support.

Skills

PLM knowledge

R&D IT

Engineering systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLM platforms

Job description

Company Overview

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

Company Culture

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 Information

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.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Product Group Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management.

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

Job Overview

This role is responsible for leading Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities that enable the end to end development, change management, and sustainment of DePuy Synthes products. The Manager, Product Group Engineering partners closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure PLM platforms, data, and processes support innovation, compliance, and speed to market. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of engineering, IT, and business strategy, supporting the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality medical technologies and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PLM product group engineering activities supporting R&D and product development across the product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization and post‑market changes.
• Own PLM platform capabilities, configurations, integrations, and roadmaps to ensure alignment with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing needs.
• Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize R&D platforms, accelerating product development, improving scientific and engineering insights, and strengthening end to end decision making while enabling scalable, compliant, and efficient R&D operations from discovery through lifecycle management.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate business and engineering requirements into scalable PLM solutions and governed processes.
• Ensure PLM solutions comply with applicable regulatory, quality, and data integrity requirements (e.g., design controls, change management, traceability).
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and analysts, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, system usability, and operational efficiency across PLM processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and system partners, including solution delivery, enhancements, and support models.
• Support digital transformation initiatives within R&D Technology, including interoperability with adjacent systems (e.g., ERP, MES, QMS).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Master's degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
• Experience and Skills: 6-8 years of progressive experience in PLM, engineering systems, or R&D IT, including hands‑on experience with enterprise PLM platforms.
• Strong understanding of product development and lifecycle processes within regulated environments such as medical devices, life sciences, or advanced manuf