Sr Project Manager, MedTech Deliver

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

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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Job Description:

Engineering and Property Services (E&PS) is recruiting for a Sr Project Manager, MedTech Deliver, located in New Brunswick, NJ.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Overview

At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Project Management to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.

The Senior Manager, Project Management plays a vital role within the Project Delivery organization, responsible for leading a portfolio of key projects that support business operations and compliance initiatives. This position involves leading the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while meeting quality and safety standards.

The Senior Manager will lead all aspects of large-scale capital design and construction projects within either the Innovative Medicines or MedTech sectors, providing guidance and coordination across cross-functional teams. This includes defining project scope, developing schedules, securing resources, and managing stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Given the global scope of Johnson & Johnson’s facilities, including manufacturing sites, laboratories, and offices, the Senior Manager will demonstrate technical expertise and project management standard processes to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans. The role requires a strong focus on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and safety, supporting the organization’s strategic priorities and ensuring successful project outcomes.

MedTech Deliver Scope

The MedTech Deliver scope includes leading and coordinating capital project delivery across distribution, logistics, warehouse, and supply chain network assets that support MedTech operations. This includes programs and projects tied to distribution footprint optimization, warehouse capacity, site master planning, automation, digital enablement, operational readiness, and business continuity across global and regional MedTech Deliver sites.

The role partners closely with MedTech business leaders, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Procurement, Finance, external partners, and site leadership to translate business needs into executable capital strategies. Responsibilities include supporting project intake and option development, defining scope and investment requirements, driving governance and stakeholder alignment, overseeing design and construction execution, and ensuring safe handover to operations.

Key focus areas include delivering projects such as distribution center transformations, strategic warehouse expansions, network optimization initiatives, and complex programs that require strong schedule, cost, risk, supplier, and change management discipline. The scope also emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, transparent executive communication, regulatory and quality compliance, cybersecurity awareness where applicable, and disciplined execution through J&J project delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project execution following IDEA and FPX, ensuring all results align with safety, cost, schedule, and quality benchmarks.
• Follow and implement the project execution plan methodology to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate comprehensive project planning, tracking, and reporting against FPOs to ensure project and program success.
• Manage customer interactions, contractor relationships, and communications to ensure stakeholder alignment and satisfaction.
• Lead all aspects of project portfolios across diverse sites, whether at IM or MD locations, ensuring delivery in accordance with organizational benchmarks.
• Supervise or support other project leads, stepping into the role of Senior Project Lead when required to ensure consistency and excellence in project delivery.
• Drive the application of standard processes and continuous improvement in project management processes.
• Demonstrate proactive leadership by managing project teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and fostering collaboration among regional partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project, ensuring seamless integration of technical, financial, and operational aspects.
• This role demands a strategic yet hands-on leader with strong risk leadership skills, excellent partner communication, and a focus on delivering projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or Construction Management from an accredited institution is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 10 years or more of proven experience in Engineering, Project Management, or Manufacturing, with a focus on operational excellence and team leadership
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects or programs within a regulated manufacturing environment, including planning, execution, and compliance
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes in FDA-regulated environments, including design, startup, and operational phases.
• Consistent track record to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate efforts across different departments, and ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
• Experience with financial management related to project or operational budgets, resource planning, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• Project Management Certification.
• Familiar with Front-End Loading Best Practices.
• LEED AP certification

Other:

• Up to 50% travel will be required

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.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Credibility

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

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