Strategic Project Lead — Enterprise Transformation (Hybrid)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Sr. Manager, Strategic Project Mgmt. to lead cross-functional programs and enterprise-level initiatives from Raynham, MA or other U.S.

locations. You will translate strategy into execution, aligning priorities with senior leaders while ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met. The role requires 8–10 years in project/program management within complex organizations, with PMP/PgMP preferred and experience in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in project and/or program management within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level, cross-functional initiatives with significant scope and impact.
• Proven leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities at senior levels.
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Preferred: Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a highly regulated industry.
• Advanced proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-ready presentations and status reporting.
• Travel: Limited; up to ~20% domestic, with limited international travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple, large-scale strategic initiatives and interdependent programs aligned to business priorities and transformation objectives.
• Experience in construction management, capital project delivery, or facilities project leadership within regulated or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex construction projects with multiple stakeholders and external contractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, cost controls, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to lead safely and ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Define project scope, success metrics, timelines, resource plans, and budgets; ensure disciplined execution and benefit realization.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, resolve risks, and remove execution barriers.
• Establish and govern project management standards, tools, and best practices to improve consistency and delivery performance.
• Provide clear, executive-level communication on project status, milestones, financial health, and risks.
• Proactively identify dependencies, risks, and change impacts; develop mitigation and change management plans.
• Lead and mentor project managers and team members, fostering accountability, development, and high performance.
• Ensure projects comply with internal governance, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Governance

PMO

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field

Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent)

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Sr. Manager, Strategic Project Mgmt. to lead cross-functional programs and enterprise-level initiatives from Raynham, MA or other U.S.

locations. You will translate strategy into execution, aligning priorities with senior leaders while ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met. The role requires 8–10 years in project/program management within complex organizations, with PMP/PgMP preferred and experience in regulated industries.