Sr Program Manager, Software

Biopharma Careers; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Sr. Program Manager, Software to own the Ottava system development from initial release through launches. You will drive end-to-end software schedules, manage risks, and align cross-functional teams to milestones.

The role requires 8+ years in program management, strong leadership, and experience with regulated medical-device environments. This is a high-impact, fast-paced opportunity in a leading healthcare company.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related discipline is required.
• 8+ years of program management experience is required.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience preferred.
• Experience on large capital programs with complex subsystems (robotics, aerospace, autonomous vehicles).
• Management of a complex program in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence, resolve conflicts and align diverse stakeholders.
• Engineering experience preferred; technical capacity required.
• Experience with MSP; Agile and Jira capabilities preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments; medical device experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end software schedules and break them into quarterly OKRs.
• Lead program risk management and contingency planning.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end accountability.
• Develop talent through coaching and development plans.

Skills

Program management

People leadership

Conflict resolution

Influence

Agile methodology

Jira

MSP knowledge

Engineering experience

Stakeholder alignment

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Job description

Johnson & JohnsonPosted September 17, 2026# Sr Program Manager, SoftwareSanta Clara, United States Full timeInformation Technology ManagerNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityAt 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.comAs 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:****About Surgery**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 the possibilities of MedTech surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our MedTech Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech .**We are searching for the best talent for our Sr. Program Manager, Software . This position will be located in Santa Clara, CA.****Job Description:**The Software Program Manager will be a core member of the team, responsible for the design and development of the Ottava system through initial release and subsequent launches. The role will be accountable for driving execution of the end-to-end Software schedules and breaking them down into actionable quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs). The individual will leverage a hybrid Agile methodology to focus and drive the teams to achieve important short-term milestones that are critical to the success of the overall development plan and strategy.In collaboration with the team, the Program Manager will be responsible for project risk management and mitigation requiring contingency planning, conflict resolution, and tradeoff assessments.Another aspect of this role is being a champion of the team and building strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners. The individual needs to be willing to challenge and communicate difficult decisions, strategies, and priorities while maintaining a culture of collaboration and end-to-end accountability. With other team leaders the individual should create a positive team environment and a culture with a sense of urgency, driving toward improved team effectiveness and achievement.This role will also have people management responsibility and will be expected to develop talent by working with them on development plans and providing opportunities for their growth.**Required Skills & Experience:**BS in Engineering or related discipline is required.Prior program management experience of 8+ years is required.Strong people leader experience of 5+years preferred (indirect or direct)Highly preferred for candidate to have worked on large capital programs involving complex integrated subsystems (e.g., robotics, aerospace, autonomous vehicles).High performer and leader with demonstrated ability to manage a complex program in a fast-paced environment.Candidate must demonstrate influence and conflict resolution skills and ability to work collaboratively to align diverse stakeholders and lead teams without direct reporting authority.Experience working in an engineering capacity highly preferred, technical capacity is required.Experience with MSP required. Agile methodology and Jira capabilities preferred.Prior experience in a regulated environment is required. Medical device experience is preferred.**Other Requirements:**This position may require up to 25% travelLocation for this position is Santa Clara, CA.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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#Li-Onsite#LI-KB3**Required Skills:****Preferred Skills:**Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Process Control, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Technical Credibility**The anticipated base pay range for this position is :**$157,000.00 - $271,400.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency: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 yearSick 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 yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year