Johnson Johnson is currently seeking a Staff Project Manager, RD to join our team located in Cincinnati, OH.

At Johnson Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson Johnson, we all belong.

Our Staff Project Manager, PPMG, RD, is responsible for project management ownership for one or multiple new product development (NPD) teams within the Ethicon Wound Closure Healing Biosurgery franchise. The NPD team’s responsibilities encompass product design, manufacturing process design, design transfer and product launch. Key success metrics for this role are meeting project objectives including, but not limited to, time to market, cost of goods (COGS), development costs, quality metrics and ability to meet projected demand.

Key Responsibilities:

Support NPD Project Head to achieve project objectives from product conception to commercialization with general direction.Ensure that the project is delivered according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality baselines.Provide direct communication to management on progress, opportunities and issues along with identification and recommended remediation for institutional bottle necks.Lead the effort across the cross-functional team to create a project charter and demonstrate the ability to direct and manage project work on multiple projects.Lead project planning and risk planning sessions to co-create the high-level product development and launch schedule through the phase-gate process.Create and maintain detailed project timelines, identifying key milestones and deliverables, and ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations while regularly updating progress and adjusting resources as necessary.Oversee project level risk management by employing thorough mitigation assessment and planning methodologies. Develop and implement risk management execution strategies, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements, while continuously monitoring and reporting on risk factors throughout the project lifecycle. Track team delivery on commitments using project plans, Gantt charts, burndown charts and other visual methods and track team velocity and other performance metrics to ensure accuracy of future planning.Mentor team members on project management (Waterfall and Agile Scrum) principles and drive conflict resolution.Empower teams to self-organize and facilitate continuous improvement activities through retrospectivesIdentifies options and negotiates effectively using pro's and con's of different alternatives to stakeholdersChampion PMBOKproject management best-practices, including Agile Scrum adoption across the organization.

Johnson Johnson is currently seeking a Staff Project Manager, RD to join our team located in Cincinnati, OH.

At Johnson Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson Johnson, we all belong.

Our Staff Project Manager, PPMG, RD, is responsible for project management ownership for one or multiple new product development (NPD) teams within the Ethicon Wound Closure Healing Biosurgery franchise. The NPD team’s responsibilities encompass product design, manufacturing process design, design transfer and product launch. Key success metrics for this role are meeting project objectives including, but not limited to, time to market, cost of goods (COGS), development costs, quality metrics and ability to meet projected demand.

Key Responsibilities:

Support NPD Project Head to achieve project objectives from product conception to commercialization with general direction.Ensure that the project is delivered according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality baselines.Provide direct communication to management on progress, opportunities and issues along with identification and recommended remediation for institutional bottle necks.Lead the effort across the cross-functional team to create a project charter and demonstrate the ability to direct and manage project work on multiple projects.Lead project planning and risk planning sessions to co-create the high-level product development and launch schedule through the phase-gate process.Create and maintain detailed project timelines, identifying key milestones and deliverables, and ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations while regularly updating progress and adjusting resources as necessary.Oversee project level risk management by employing thorough mitigation assessment and planning methodologies. Develop and implement risk management execution strategies, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements, while continuously monitoring and reporting on risk factors throughout the project lifecycle. Track team delivery on commitments using project plans, Gantt charts, burndown charts and other visual methods and track team velocity and other performance metrics to ensure accuracy of future planning.Mentor team members on project management (Waterfall and Agile Scrum) principles and drive conflict resolution.Empower teams to self-organize and facilitate continuous improvement activities through retrospectivesIdentifies options and negotiates effectively using pro's and con's of different alternatives to stakeholdersChampion PMBOKproject management best-practices, including Agile Scrum adoption across the organization.

Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, marketing, general business required; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Experience and Skills:

Preferred:

Medical Device experience preferred

Required:

Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience requiredRequires minimum 4 years in a Project Management and/or Scrum role, or Project Management Certified with demonstrated project-related experienceExperience with Smartsheet, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) required Strong communication and interpersonal and skills and an ability to work effectively with teamsProject Management Certification (e.g., FPX, PMP) and/or Scrum Master Certification (e.g., CSM, PSM I, PMI-ACP) preferredRequires solid knowledge of Agile development methodologies or PMBOK principlesMay require domestic and international travel based on project needs

Additional Information:

Up to 25% travel may be required

Johnson Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, marketing, general business required; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Experience and Skills:

Preferred:

Medical Device experience preferred

Required:

Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience requiredRequires minimum 4 years in a Project Management and/or Scrum role, or Project Management Certified with demonstrated project-related experienceExperience with Smartsheet, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) required Strong communication and interpersonal and skills and an ability to work effectively with teamsProject Management Certification (e.g., FPX, PMP) and/or Scrum Master Certification (e.g., CSM, PSM I, PMI-ACP) preferredRequires solid knowledge of Agile development methodologies or PMBOK principlesMay require domestic and international travel based on project needs

Additional Information:

Up to 25% travel may be required

Johnson Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.