Sr. Manager, Materials Management

Johnson Johnson; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes is recruiting a Sr. Manager, Materials Management, acting as a technology product owner for materials management across R&D and product development.

You will define the product vision, drive digital enablement, and ensure solutions align with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and end-user needs. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in IT product management, product ownership, or tech leadership for complex domains.
• Experience translating R&D and supply chain needs into roadmaps, value cases, and backlogs.
• Experience in regulated environments with quality systems, validation, and compliance expectations.
• Proven leadership influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own product vision, roadmap, and lifecycle for Materials Management technology solutions.
• Translate business needs into clear, prioritized requirements and user stories with stakeholders.
• Lead application of AI, analytics, and automation to modernize platforms and accelerate development.
• Oversee backlog prioritization, releases, and value realization aligned with digital strategies.
• Ensure regulatory, quality, and data integrity compliance in a regulated medical device environment.
• Guide design decisions on materials data, BOMs, change management, and traceability.
• Collaborate with IT delivery teams, architects, and vendors for scalable solutions.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements from user feedback and outcomes.
• Provide mentorship to product owners and cross-functional teams.

Skills

IT product management

Product ownership

Technology leadership

Regulated environments knowledge

Stakeholder alignment

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Engineering / Supply Chain

MBA or technical master's

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

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:

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:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager, Materials Management, located in Raynham, Massachusetts, Raritan, New Jersey, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Warsaw, Indiana.

This role serves as the senior technology product owner for Materials Management capabilities supporting R&D and product development across DePuy Synthes. The position is accountable for defining product vision, driving digital enablement of materials and supply processes, and ensuring technology solutions align with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and end-user needs. This is a highly visible leadership role that partners closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and value driven solutions and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and lifecycle for Materials Management technology solutions supporting R&D and product development.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing stakeholders to translate business needs into clear, prioritized product requirements and user stories.
• Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize R&D platforms, accelerating product development, improving scientific and engineering insights, and strengthening end to end decision making while enabling scalable, compliant, and efficient R&D operations from discovery through lifecycle management.
• Lead backlog prioritization, release planning, and value realization, ensuring alignment with enterprise digital and data strategies.
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable regulatory, quality, and data integrity requirements within a regulated medical device environment.
• Guide technology design decisions related to materials, specifications, BOMs, change management, and traceability across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with IT delivery teams, architects, and vendors to ensure scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions.
• Monitor product performance using defined KPIs and continuously drive improvements based on user feedback and business outcomes.
• Provide thought leadership and mentoring to product owners and cross‑functional team members within R&D Technology.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

Master's degree (MBA or technical master's) preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 8-10 years of experience in IT product management, product ownership, or technology leadership roles supporting complex business domains.
• Strong technical skills in enterprise systems supporting materials management, product data, BOMs, specifications, and change control (e.g., PLM, ERP, or related platforms).
• Demonstrated business skills translating R&D and supply chain needs into technology roadmaps, value cases, and prioritized backlogs.
• Experience working within regulated environments, with knowledge of quality systems, validation, and compliance expectations.
• Proven leadership skills influencing cross‑functional teams without direct authority and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical audiences at all levels.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting R&D, product development, or engineering functions within medical devices or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Agile and product‑centric delivery models, including backlog management and incremental delivery.
• Experience leading or mentoring other product owners or technology professionals.
• Strong analytical skills, including the use of data to measure product performance and drive decisions.
• Ability to manage multi