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, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Job Description:DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Technology Director, MAKE (Americas) located in Raritan, New Jersey, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Raynham, Massachusetts, Warsaw, Indiana
This role provides global leadership for Warehouse Management System (WMS) strategy and operations across DePuy Synthes' end-to-end supply chain network. The Director will define the long-term WMS technology vision, lead global deployment and optimization initiatives, and ensure reliable, compliant, and scalable warehouse technology solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. This position plays a critical role in enabling service, efficiency, and resilience across a complex, regulated global supply chain environment and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the global WMS strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT and Supply Chain priorities.
- Lead global WMS operations, including system stability, performance, upgrades, and continuous improvement across distribution centers and regions.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to deliver technology solutions that improve warehouse efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
- Oversee global WMS implementations, enhancements, and integrations, including vendor coordination and delivery governance.
- Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize supply chain platforms, improving demand forecasting, planning accuracy, and end-to-end decision-making while driving efficient and resilient supply chain operations at scale.
- Ensure WMS solutions meet regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements applicable to medical device supply chains.
- Manage external technology partners and service providers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team of supply chain technology professionals.
- Drive data-driven decision-making and standardization to improve global warehouse visibility and performance.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree required in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Master's degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
Experience and Skills
Required:
- 10-12 years of progressive experience in IT and/or Supply Chain Technology roles, with significant focus on Warehouse Management Systems.
- Proven experience leading global WMS strategy, operations, and large-scale implementations.
- Strong leadership experience managing global, cross-functional, and geographically dispersed teams.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior business stakeholders and translate operational needs into technology solutions.
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences).
- Strong vendor management, financial acumen, and program governance skills.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting global distribution networks and complex warehouse automation environments.
- Knowledge of SAP-integrated WMS platforms and modern supply chain digital solutions.
- Experience leading technology transformations in global organizations.
- Demonstrated change leadership and organizational transformation capabilities.
Other:
- Language: English required; additional languages a plus.
- Travel: Up to 25% international and domestic travel.
- Certifications: Supply Chain, IT, or Program Management certifications preferred.
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Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Analytical Reasoning, Cost Management, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, New Program Development, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Software Development Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :150,000USD - 300,000USD
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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. 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
