Job Function:
Project/Program Management Group
Job Sub Function:
Project/Program Management
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:
We are searching for the best talent for a Transcend: Deploy Process Manager (Plan & Source)! This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered in Gurabo, Puerto, Rico; Beerse, Belgium; Cork, Ireland; Latina, Italy; Leiden, Netherlands; Zug, Switzerland; or Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one “clean” ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains. This program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from 7 to 1, standardizing processes to have a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that will enable us to support the Pharmaceutical business with agility. Additionally, the program will remediate the end-of-life system exposure that we risk towards the end of this decade.
The Process Manager is responsible for driving the implementation of the SAP S/4HANA global process template within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. They are responsible for deploying the standardized value stream solution globally, ensuring strict adherence to SAP Clean Core principles, while designing only legally-required localizations. The Process Manager will partner closely with SAP functional leads, system integrators, and cross-functional business partners to deliver standardized, compliant, and scalable solutions.
The Manager will directly drive a functional process definition, write business requirements, and lead its implementation until Go Live for Plan & Source. Additionally, they will have matrix leadership over contractors and support personnel such as CEBA and PMO team members. This leader will be a key face to the site personnel for the specific deployment and will need to be able to shape and influence in the face of resistance to change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Global Template Deployment
Implement the pre-defined global Functional process template across regions and business units, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and SAP standard processes.
Lead the deployment of a functional template within S/4HANA, avoiding customizations unless strictly required by legal or regulatory requirements.
Ensure that all design decisions conform to SAP Clean Core principles—favoring configuration over custom development and using standard extensibility frameworks where needed.
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead cross-functional teams including business SMEs, IT, SAP consultants, validation experts, and system integrators in the execution of Value Stream-related project deliverables.
Collaborate with other value stream leads (e.g., Order To Cash, Finance, Master Data) to ensure fully integrated end-to-end process design.
Act as a key liaison between business units, program leadership, and technical teams, ensuring alignment on scope, timeline, and business readiness.
Solution Delivery & Validation
Oversee detailed solution design, configuration reviews, data migration validation, testing strategy (including GxP and CSV compliance), and business process walkthroughs.
Manage Value Stream-related testing activities including Functional Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and validation activities in alignment with SDLC.
Support the creation and approval of Value Stream-related validation deliverables in accordance with QA and regulatory requirements.
Change Management & Training
Collaborate with the Change Management team to drive user readiness and adopt the global Value Stream template.
Support creation and delivery of training materials and process documentation tailored to the needs of regulated users and business partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Required:
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience
Experience in Operations and/or Supply Chain
Business experience in Plan and/or Source processes (e.g., demand/supply planning, procurement, supplier management)
Experience with OMP supply chain planning and/or supplier collaboration systems (e.g., OneNetwork or Ariba SCC)
Experience supporting SAP ERP transformations in complex or multi-system environments
Proficiency with SAP tools including S/4HANAmodules relevant to Plan & Source, Fiori, Solution Manager
Solid understanding of SAP Clean Core principles and the implications for long-term system sustainability
Familiarity with SDLC and GxP
Strong collaborative leadership, communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills across functional teams, regulatory bodies, and global teams to develop ideas, find opportunities, and influence outcomes
Ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
Deep knowledge of Value Stream processes in a GxP-compliant environment, including commercial distribution, serialization, credit management, and revenue recognition
Experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry
Strong change management
Knowledge in deploying standardized work processes, tools, and templates
People management skills and development experience
OTHER:
Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally
Requires up to 50% domestic and international travel
Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Organizational Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$102,000.00 - $177,100.00
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)).
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
