Mgr Change Management and Communications

Brighter Signals; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, Technology Change Management & Communications in New Jersey (Raritan area) to lead change programs across DePuy Synthes/IT. The role focuses on translating technology priorities into clear communications, executive-ready materials, and stakeholder engagement to drive adoption of new capabilities.

The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with Prosci/ADKAR or similar methodologies, with up to ~20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Communications, Organizational Development, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in change management, communications, technology transformation, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting change management and adoption for technology or digital initiatives.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation-development capabilities with executive-ready narratives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute change management and communications plans for technology initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
• Publish Technology newsletters and other recurring communications on IT priorities and milestones.
• Create executive-ready presentations for Technology leadership and Board discussions.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business communications for diverse audiences.
• Assess stakeholder impact, readiness, adoption needs, and potential barriers to change.
• Maintain communications calendars, messaging plans, and presentation materials.
• Track measures of reach, engagement, readiness, and adoption; report findings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent delivery.

Skills

Budget Management

Business Architecture

Business Process Design

Business Savvy

Computer Programming

Developing Others

Human-Computer Interaction

Inclusive Leadership

Leadership

Motivating People

Platform as a Service

Product Knowledge

Resource Allocation

Software Development Management

Strategic Change

Tactical Planning

Team Management

Technical Credibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

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

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

Multi-Family Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Technology Change Mgmt & Comms. located in New Jersey Raritan

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.

Job Overview

The Manager, Technology Change Management & Communications supports the successful adoption of technology initiatives across DePuy Synthes by developing and executing effective change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities. This role works closely with Technology leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to translate technology priorities, initiatives, and business impacts into clear, compelling communications for a range of audiences. The Manager will support key Technology communication channels and leadership materials, including Technology newsletters, ELT presentations, and Board materials prepared on behalf of IT, while helping technology programs assess organizational readiness, engage stakeholders, and drive adoption.

The role combines strong communications capabilities with structured change management practices to help employees and stakeholders understand technology changes, prepare for new ways of working, and successfully adopt new capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute change management and communications plans for technology initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, change-impact and readiness activities, communications, and reinforcement.
• Manage the development and publication of Technology newsletters and other recurring communications that provide clear, relevant updates on IT priorities, initiatives, milestones, and outcomes.
• Develop executive-ready presentations and communications for Technology leadership, including materials supporting ELT presentations and Board discussions on behalf of IT.
• Partner with Technology leaders, program teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate technical concepts and program updates into clear, audience-appropriate business communications.
• Support technology programs in assessing stakeholder impacts, organizational readiness, adoption needs, and potential barriers to successful change.
• Develop communications and engagement materials across appropriate channels to build awareness, understanding, readiness, and adoption.
• Apply structured change management approaches, including stakeholder analysis, change-impact assessment, readiness assessment, communications planning, and reinforcement.
• Support adoption of new technology capabilities and ways of working, working with program and business stakeholders to identify adoption needs and appropriate interventions.
• Maintain communications calendars, messaging plans, presentation materials, and other change-management deliverables across assigned Technology initiatives.
• Track and report appropriate measures of communications reach, stakeholder engagement, readiness, and adoption to help teams assess effectiveness and identify areas requiring additional support.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners, as needed, to deliver change and communications activities consistently and effectively.
• Contribute to reusable change-management and communications practices, templates, and tools that improve consistency across Technology initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Communications, Organizational Development, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Required

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in change management, communications, technology transformation, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting change management and adoption for technology or digital initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop clear, compelling communications for a range of audiences, including executive stakeholders.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation-development capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex technology topics into concise, executive-ready narratives and materials.
• Experience developing internal communications such as newsletters, leadership updates, program communications, or similar content.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across Technology, business, and cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of structured change-management approaches such as Prosci/ADKAR or equivalent methodologies.
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple communications and change-management deliverables concurrently.

Preferred

• Experience supporting Commercial, Sales, Customer-facing, or enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience developing communications or presentations for executive leadership.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization within healthcare, medical devices, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
• Experience coordinating vendors or consulting partners supporting communications or change-management activities.

Other

• Language: English required; additional languages preferred.
• Travel: Up to approximately 10–20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.
• Certifications: Change Management certification, such as Prosci or equivalent, preferred.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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

Budget Management, Business Architecture, Business Process Design, Business Savvy, Computer Programming, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Motivating People, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Product Knowledge, Resource Allocation, Software Development Management, Strategic Change, Tactical Planning, Team Management, Technical Credibility

Preferred Skills:

• Budget Management, Business Architecture, Business Process Design, Business Savvy, Computer Programming, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Motivating People, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Product Knowledge, Resource Allocation, Software Development Management, Strategic Change, Tactical Planning, Team Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :