Job Function:
Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function:
Facilities Management & Planning

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, 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(n) Manager, Transaction Mgmt., located in Raynham, MA or Raritan, NJ or West Chester, PA or Warsaw, IN.

Reporting to the Regional Real Estate Delivery Lead, the Transaction Management Lead is accountable for executing end-to-end real estate transactions aligned to business strategy and portfolio optimization objectives.

This role partners closely with business leaders, Real Estate, Facilities Management (FM), EHSS, and Global Security to translate demand into actionable transaction strategies and deliver compliant, value-driven real estate outcomes.

The Transaction Management Lead serves as a critical execution partner-ensuring all lease, acquisition, disposition, and restructuring activities are negotiated, structured, and delivered in alignment with DPS portfolio strategy, financial targets, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution (Core Accountability)

• Execute real estate transactions including leases, renewals, expansions, and dispositions

• Manage transactions through full lifecycle

• Ensure all deals are executed on time, within financial targets, and aligned to business and portfolio strategy

Commercial Negotiation & Deal Structuring

• Lead negotiations with landlords, developers, and third-party providers

• Structure agreements balancing cost, flexibility, risk, and business requirements

• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and country-specific considerations

Portfolio & Strategy Alignment

• Translate portfolio strategy into executable transaction plans

• Partner with Governance & Strategy on business cases, approvals, and prioritization

• Support portfolio initiatives including site consolidations, expansions, relocations, and exits https://jnj-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ccangia_its_jnj_com/Documents/Microsoft Copilot Chat Files/Director, RE Delivery - Americas.pdf

Governance, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all transactions comply with global governance, approval thresholds, and control frameworks

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready lease and transaction documentation

• Identify and escalate risks related to compliance, financial exposure, or execution timelines

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with:

• RE Delivery (regional leads)

• Governance & Strategy

• Property Services / Space Planning

• Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHSS

• Provide clear decision support and trade-off recommendations to stakeholders

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and country leadership on transaction decisions

Supplier & Broker Management

• Manage external brokers and transaction service providers

• Drive accountability for delivery, performance, and adherence to standards

• Ensure consistent execution of best practices across all transactions

Integration with Project & Operations Delivery

• Coordinate handoff from transaction execution into project delivery (A&D, construction) and site operations

• Ensure alignment with workplace standards, FM requirements, and operational readiness

• Support execution of end-to-end site delivery lifecycle

Core Capabilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end transaction management activities across the region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and policies.

• Manage and continuously improve transactional processes (e.g., order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report touchpoints) in partnership with Shared Services and regional finance teams.

• Serve as a key finance partner to regional stakeholders, providing guidance on transaction-related issues and risk mitigation.

• Drive standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives to improve transaction quality and reduce cycle times.

• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements across region

• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and provide insights to support decision-making and operational excellence.

• Support internal and external audits and address findings through sustainable corrective actions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Experience and Skills

• 6-8+ years of commercial real estate / transaction management experience

• Experience managing lease negotiations, portfolio transactions, and multi-site environments

• Experience working across regions with strong understanding of country-specific considerations

Preferred:

• Strong negotiation and financial acumen

• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in complex environments

• Strong understanding of real estate markets, lease structures, and regulatory considerations

• Ability to translate business needs into real estate solutions

Other:

• Languages: Fluent in English required; additional European languages are a plus.

• Travel: Minimal; up to ~0-5% international travel within region.

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.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Collaboration, Commercial Awareness, Developing Others, EHS Compliance, Facility Management, Facility Management Software, Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Program Management, Risk Management, Security Program Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor Selection, Workplace Accessibility

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 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