Job Function:
Technology Product & Platform Management
Job Sub Function:
Technical Product Management
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 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 Manager, Platform Mngr, PLM; this Hybrid position will be in Raynham, MA, West Chester, PA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Warsaw, IN or New Brunswick, NJ. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered in Zuchwil, Switzerland.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
US Locations - Requisition Number: R-102517
Zuchwil, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-103034
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Job Overview
This role provides leadership and accountability for the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technology platform supporting R&D at DePuy Synthes. The position plays a critical role in enabling compliant, efficient, and scalable product development by aligning PLM capabilities with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide end0end ownership of the PLM technology platform, ensuring stable, secure, and compliant operations across the product lifecycle.
- Define and execute the PLM platform strategy and roadmap in alignment with R&D, Quality, and enterprise IT objectives.
- Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain stakeholders to translate business needs into effective PLM solutions.
- Lead platform enhancements, system integrations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance and usability.
- Ensure PLM solutions meet global regulatory, quality, cybersecurity, and data governance requirements.
- Manage vendor relationships, service delivery, and budget for PLM technologies and related services.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high0performing technology team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive adoption of standardized processes, data integrity, and digital best practices across the R&D technology landscape.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor0s degree required in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Master0s degree preferred in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or Technology Management.
Experience and Skills
Required
- 6-8 years of progressive experience in IT or digital technology roles supporting R&D, engineering, or product development organizations.
- Strong technical skills managing and supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms, including system ownership, configuration, integrations, and upgrades.
- Solid understanding of regulated product development environments, including design controls, change management, and data traceability.
- Demonstrated business skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, value0driven outcomes for senior stakeholders.
- Proven leadership skills, including people management, coaching, performance management, and building inclusive, high0performing teams.
- Experience managing vendors, budgets, and service0level agreements for enterprise technology platforms.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in a global, cross0functional environment.
Preferred
- Experience supporting medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of integrations between PLM and ERP, QMS, CAD, and manufacturing systems.
- Experience leading digital transformation or modernization initiatives within R&D technology.
- Familiarity with cloud0based PLM architectures and enterprise data governance practices.
- Change management experience supporting global platform adoption and process standardization.
Other
- Language: English proficiency required.
- Travel: Up to 1020-20% international travel may be required.
- Certifications: PLM, IT service management, or project management certifications preferred.
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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Consulting, Cost Management, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, People Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Resource Management, Software Development Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$102,000.00 - $204,000.00 USD Annual
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company0s 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: 0Vacation 120 hours per calendar year 0Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 148 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year 0Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year 0Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year 0Parental Leave 180 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child 0Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year 0Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days 0Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year 0Military 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
