Manufacturing Program Manager

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120 hours/year

Sick time 40 hours/year

Floating holidays 13 days/year

Parental Leave 480 hours

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Manager for External Manufacturing governance, overseeing financial processes, contract compliance, and cross-functional coordination with key partners like Jabil and other collaborators. The role emphasizes governance, reporting, and process excellence across EM operations.

You will drive standardized processes, improve reporting visibility, and support strategic EM initiatives while ensuring alignment with corporate governance and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in matrixed organizations.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute claims and reverse claims processes.
• Coordinate payments, purchase orders, vendor setup (JDE, Ariba) in compliance with policies.
• Track CIP commitments and support delivery monitoring.
• Support inventory adjustments and capex/expense tracking.
• Support adoption of digital tools (Power BI, Control Tower).
• Maintain and execute key business processes (Appian workflows).
• Develop and maintain scorecards and standardized reports.
• Manage EM strategy & governance.
• Coordinate governance forums and follow-up actions.
• Maintain EM training curriculum and ensure compliance.

Skills

People management

Matrixed environments

MS Office

Power BI

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

JDE

Ariba

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

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function

Project/Program Management

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Job Description

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Juarez, MEX - Requisition Number: R-085712

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

The Manager supports governance, financial processes, and operational coordination for External Manufacturing (EM) relationships, with a primary focus on Jabil and other strategic collaborators.

This role executes standardized processes to ensure contract compliance, financial accuracy, and effective operational governance, while partnering cross-functionally to support business performance and operational excellence.

Duties And Key Responsibilities

• Execute claims and reverse claims processes, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and timely closure
• Coordinate payments, purchase orders, and vendor setup (JDE, Ariba) in compliance with financial policies
• Track cost improvement program (CIP) commitments and support delivery monitoring
• Support inventory (SLOB) adjustments and assist in capex and expense tracking
• Support adoption of digital tools (e.g., Power BI, Control Tower) to enhance reporting and visibility
• Maintain and execute key business processes (e.g., Appian workflows)
• Develop and maintain scorecards and standardized reports to increase transparency
• Manage activities to shape EM strategy & governance
• Coordinate governance forums and track follow-up actions
• Maintain EM training curriculum and ensure ongoing compliance alignment
• Oversight of Cilag-Global Entrepreneur Governance
• Accountable for ensuring finished good product flow from External Manufacturing Sites through external sterilization into Distribution Center.
• Drive improved reporting visibility and reduction of manual effort
• Enable effective coordination across internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field)
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated direct or indirect people management experience required.
• Experience working in matrixed environments required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage across functional levels required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
• Six Sigma/ Lean certification with experience in process excellence tools/methodologies strongly preferred.

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. If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Organizational Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

• $90,000.00 - $155,250.00

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

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