Project Lead Strategic Projects

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Surgical Vision team in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Project Leader for Strategic Projects to drive new product introduction and cross-functional execution across Operations, Planning, Sourcing, and Engineering.

You will design program plans, manage budgets, and lead key initiatives ensuring successful transfer and commercialization with involved groups. A PM certification and strong leadership are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field.
• Minimum of 5 years in Operations, Engineering, or related Supply Chain experience.
• 3 years of project management experience.
• PM certification preferred (e.g., FPX, PMP).
• Strong understanding of Vision Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain, plus negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and ensure project success within Operations.
• Design systems to analyze cost-spend data, assess risk-benefit, and provide business insight.
• Develop scope of work, resources, cost estimates, and work plans for assigned projects.
• Create program plans, schedules, and budgets to meet objectives.
• Draft RFPs, evaluate supplier bids, and present results to senior management.
• Maintain open communication with internal and external suppliers to resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree - Technical/Business related field

Job description

Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Project Leader, Strategic Projects to join its dynamic Surgical Vision team located in Jacksonville, FL! About Vision Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Pupose:

Organizes and controls projects relating to NPI readiness in Supply Chain for Product Management. Participates in the cross-functional team and coordinates the development, roll-out, and implementation of all aspects of the new product introduction into Operations including ancillary Supply Chain initiatives, ex. packaging, kits. Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including Project Objectives as they relate to Operations. Assist in facilitating and developing cross functional project plans, timelines, and resource requirements to ensure successful transfer and commercialization with all necessary organizations. (Engineering, Operations, Planning, Sourcing, etc.)

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including FPOs as they relate to Operations. Designs systems to analyze, monitor, and track cost-spend data, assess risk-benefit ratios, and provide insight on business impact. Assists in establishing and implementing the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates, and work plan schedules for assigned projects. Constructs program plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure the achievement of organizational objectives. Drafts Request for Proposals for complex projects, evaluates and appraises incoming supplier bids, and presents results to senior level management. Establishes open communication channels with internal and external suppliers to ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner. Applies advanced knowledge of market trends and forecasting methods to develop process improvements for the organization's program management plans and strategies. Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities. Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree - Technical/Business related field. Minimum of 5 years Operations, Engineering, or other relevant Supply Chain experience. 3 years of project management related experience. Project Management certification preferred (ex. FPX, PMP, or equivalent) Strong understanding of Vision Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain Good negotiation and communication skills Proven Leadership skills 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. 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: Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Coaching, Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Persistence and Tenacity, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW)

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 https://www.jnj.com/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Limit the Use of My Personal Information