Johnson & Johnson

Director Deployment Lead

Johnson & Johnson$150K — $258K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
  • 6-8 years of experience in leading complex projects or large-scale business transformations.
  • Proficient in project governance, PMO management, and risk management.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and formal project management practices.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills in matrixed organizations.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale business and technology transformation deployments.
  • Establish and oversee project governance, planning, and risk management.
  • Manage all PMO activities, including reporting and performance tracking.
  • Drive execution across multiple workstreams to ensure successful delivery.
  • Build relationships with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
  • Serve on the Program Leadership Team, providing strategic direction and support.
  • Champion continuous improvement and organizational change management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead complex transformation initiatives.
  • Engagement with cross-functional and senior leadership teams.
  • Dynamic work environment within a global healthcare leader.
  • Focus on professional development and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Job Function: Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Director Deployment Lead. The Deployment Leader will be responsible for leading the successful execution of large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives within the MedTech Supply Chain Digital Transformation Program. This role is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-year deployment programs, ensuring alignment across business, technology, and operational workstreams while driving project execution, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational readiness. The Deployment Leader serves as a key member of the Program Leadership Team and partners closely with Business Leads, Technology Leads, Value Stream Leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure program objectives are achieved. This role provides strategic leadership, drives deployment excellence, manages interdependencies across initiatives, and ensures successful transition to steady-state operations. The ideal candidate combines strong program management capabilities with change leadership, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale transformation experience. Based on the duties provided for the Deployment Leader role supporting the MedTech Supply Chain Digital Transformation Program. Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the execution and delivery of large-scale business and technology transformation deployments, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business objectives.

  • Establish and oversee project governance, project planning, risk management, resource management, communications, solution readiness, business readiness, and operational transition activities.

  • Own and lead all Project Management Office (PMO) activities, including governance cadence, reporting, issue management, risk management, and performance tracking.

  • Ensure Final Project Objectives (FPOs) and deployment milestones are achieved while maintaining compliance with established delivery standards.

  • Drive day-to-day execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and successful delivery of program objectives.

  • Partner with Business Leads, Technology Leads, Value Stream Leaders, and Portfolio Management teams to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and resolve complex issues.

  • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and successful program outcomes.

  • Serve as an active member of the Program Leadership Team, providing strategic direction, thought leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making support.

  • Ensure deployment methodologies, best practices, Agile principles, and stage-gate governance processes are consistently applied throughout the program lifecycle.

  • Monitor program health through key performance indicators, project metrics, and executive reporting.

  • Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, issue resolution, and escalation processes to maintain project success.

  • Develop and deliver executive-level communications, presentations, and program updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support organizational readiness, solution adoption, and business transformation efforts.

  • Support transition planning and handoff to operational teams to ensure sustainable post-deployment performance.

  • Champion continuous improvement, operational excellence, and organizational change management throughout the transformation journey.

Required Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Technology, Operations, or a related discipline.

  • 6-8 years of experience leading complex projects, transformation programs, ERP implementations, supply chain initiatives, or large-scale business process deployments.

  • Proven experience managing cross-functional programs utilizing formal project management methodologies.

  • Strong knowledge of project governance, PMO management, risk management, resource planning, and project execution.

  • Experience leading business transformation, process improvement, or digital transformation initiatives.

  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within matrixed organizations.

  • Experience managing program interdependencies, risks, issues, and escalation processes.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through organizational change and business process transformation.

  • Strong verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills.

  • Experience developing and presenting strategic updates to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of Agile project management principles and stage-gate delivery methodologies.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Skills
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or related discipline).

  • PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent project management certification.

  • Experience supporting ERP transformation programs such as SAP, Transcend, or similar enterprise platforms.

  • Experience within Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, or other regulated industries.

  • Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, or Commercial Operations experience.

  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale global deployments across multiple business functions and geographies.

  • Experience in organizational change management and business readiness planning.

  • Knowledge of portfolio management, value stream management, and digital supply chain capabilities.

  • Experience working within highly matrixed global organizations.

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Continuous Improvement certification.

Required Skills:   Preferred Skills: Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW), Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility     The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $150,000.00 - $258,750.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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