Principal Project Manager (Digital) – Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive program

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Principal Project Manager (Digital) — Shockwave Medical to join our Santa Clara, CA team. Focus on digital transformation initiatives within a leading medical device portfolio and cross-functional program execution.

The role requires deep expertise in digital project management, quality systems, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable value and drive enterprise software implementations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration or equivalent
• 10 years digital project management experience
• 5 years leading medical device enterprise software
• 5 years managing enterprise system implementation teams or vendors
• Project Management training/certification preferred
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and PM methodologies

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional activities per company processes and PMO standards
• Drive multiple parallel projects with matrixed teams
• Oversee all phases of digital transformation projects from problem statement to value realization
• Publish dashboards and reports communicating progress, risk and achievements
• Develop and deliver formal communications and presentations
• Mentor other Project Managers in the group

Skills

Digital project management

Cross-functional leadership

Quality Management Systems

Dashboard reporting

Mentoring others

Strategic alignment

Education

BS/BA in science

Engineering degree

Business administration

Tools

PM software

Enterprise software

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 Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function R&D Project Management

Job Category Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Principal Project Manager (Digital) — Shockwave Medical to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

The Principal Project Manager (Digital) is responsible for digital system, resources, and project management activities associated with executing the company’s goals for digital transformation. Responsible for gaining cross functional alignment on strategic vision and goals of projects, meeting project goals and ensuring that appropriate resources are identified, allocated, and executed according to the plan.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage and coordinate all cross-functional activities within the project and consistent with company’s process excellence, digital project management, and QMS standards, and IT system deployment best practices.
• Highly skilled in project planning, risk management, project execution, digital literacy, Quality Management Systems, and communication to all levels of the organization.
• Effectively drive multiple parallel projects with unique cross-functional team members and matrixed governance and organizational structure.
• Oversee all phases of a digital transformation project from business problem statement definition to value realization measurement, with a proven ability to lead functional and technical workstreams.
• Publish routine dashboards and reports that effectively communicate progress, risk and achievements of multiple projects.
• Develop and deliver formal communications, including effective presentation skills.
• Hands‑on management and tracking of overall team progress and ability to provide detailed management status reports and updates.
• Mentor other Project Managers in the group as needed.
• Develop systematic and reusable materials and tools that improve digital project delivery and organizational change management.

Requirements

• BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 10 years of digital project management experience and at least 5 years of project management experience in the medical device industry.
• 5 years leading medical device enterprise software with a strong grasp of Quality System Management industry requirements.
• 5 years managing enterprise system implementation teams and/or implementation vendors
• Project Management specific training and/or certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring process improvement initiatives, project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Highly capable of performing under the pressure of multiple competing deadlines while maintaining a cooperative and constructive working relationship with others.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate organizational challenges, collaborate effectively, and achieve objectives through others.
• Outstanding verbal & written communication skills.
• High level of enthusiasm, motivation, and drive for results.
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks and collaborate within a team environment.

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills Preferred Skills: Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Execution Focus, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Report Writing, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$125,000.00 – $201,250.00

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

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