Manager, SAP ERP Architecture

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager of ERP Architecture to lead SAP ECC/S/4HANA across multiple instances during the Day 1 separation into DePuy Synthes. You will partner with business and IT stakeholders to align ERP architecture with processes, enabling efficiency and growth in a modern digital ecosystem including AI, with hybrid/remote work.

The role requires 8+ years in ERP architecture, strong SAP ABAP/BASIS/Security skills, and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise/ERP architecture experience including leadership.
• Hands-on and leadership expertise in SAP ABAP, SAP Security, BASIS, and SAP integration.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, ECC, BTP, and enterprise security/integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple SAP ECC and S/4HANA instances across Day 1 separation.
• Develop plans to achieve ERP architecture goals and communicate them to teams.
• Allocate resources for new technology assessment and lifecycle management.
• Direct daily operations for systems integration and platform compatibility.
• Maintain ERP architecture standards aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Coordinate with vendors and delivery partners to follow architecture standards.
• Ensure security, compliance, and performance of ERP solutions.
• Drive cross-functional translation of business requirements into scalable architecture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Enterprise architecture

Problem solving

Communication

Team mentoring

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Cross-functional influence

English proficiency

Education

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

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP ABAP

SAP Security

SAP BASIS

SAP Integration BTP/IS

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:

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:

Manager, SAP ERP Architecture

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

Job Overview

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 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

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.

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:

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 - $204,000.00

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