Sr. Mgr, Performance

NCSL International; Raynham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit in the United States seeks a Sr. Manager, Performance in Raynham, MA to lead enterprise and workforce performance initiatives, shaping strategy into measurable outcomes within a global MedTech setting.

You will oversee performance cycles, calibration, data analytics, and change management, partnering with HR and business leaders to strengthen performance culture and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Master's degree, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
• Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in performance management, talent management, HR strategy, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide performance programs.
• Strong ability to translate strategy into scalable processes and measurable outcomes.
• Proven people-leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Excellent communication and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve talent assessment and performance management strategy and processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise standards.
• Oversee annual performance cycles, goal-setting frameworks, calibration activities, and performance outcomes.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to embed performance expectations, accountability, and development planning.
• Analyze performance data, trends, and insights to inform leadership decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management and communications related to performance programs and enhancements.
• Ensure performance processes are fair, consistent, and compliant with internal policies and governance requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop team members supporting performance programs and analytics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen performance culture and employee experience.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytics

Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Function

Human Resources

Job Sub Function

HR Business Partners

Job Category

Professional

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, Performance, located in Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Warsaw, IN or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Raritan, NJ.

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, Performance provides strategic leadership for enterprise and workforce performance initiatives that enable DePuy Synthes to drive accountability, capability, and results. This role leads the design, execution, and continuous improvement of performance management frameworks, processes, and insights, partnering closely with HR and business leaders. The position has a broad enterprise impact, helping translate strategy into measurable outcomes while supporting a high-performance culture within a global MedTech organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve talent assessment and performance management strategy and processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise standards.
• Oversee annual performance cycles, goal-setting frameworks, calibration activities, and performance outcomes.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to embed performance expectations, accountability, and development planning.
• Analyze performance data, trends, and insights to inform leadership decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management and communications related to performance programs and enhancements.
• Ensure performance processes are fair, consistent, and compliant with internal policies and governance requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop team members supporting performance programs and analytics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen performance culture and employee experience.

Where required to be managed locally

• Document handling: Print, stamp/seal, mail/ship, distribute, and route documents for wet signatures.
• Records management: Store/archive/retrieve HR documents; fulfill requests; coordinate offsite storage; scan and name for Veeva.
• Compliance/admin: Upload/submit filings; print and hand-deliver to agencies; support audits and onsite audit coordination.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Master's degree, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required

• Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in performance management, talent management, HR strategy, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide performance programs.
• Strong ability to translate strategy into scalable processes and measurable outcomes.
• Proven people-leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Excellent communication and change-management skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
• Exposure to talent, rewards, or succession-planning integration with performance frameworks.
• Experience leading transformation or large-scale HR initiatives.

Other

• Language: English proficiency required.
• Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic with limited international travel.
• Certifications: HR, talent management, or organizational development certifications preferred but not required.

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 Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.

Preferred Skills

Business Alignment, Coaching, Employee Relations, Employee Retention, HR Business Partnership, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Law, Interpersonal Influence, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Development (OD), Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Talent Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is

122,000.00 - 245,000.00 USD Annual

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)). 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