Director, Strategic Project Delivery - Johnson and Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Director, Strategic Project Delivery, to be located in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

A pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

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.

At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Strategic Project Delivery to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.

The Director, Project Management is accountable for the performance of multiple often high complex projects in region, leading through Flawless Project Execution, the oversight and flexible application of saleable Project Delivery Processes required and leading thru the ideation, definition, execution and assessment phases; including, but not limited to driving innovation to ensure safety and appropriate quality, reducing cost and schedule, leading on learning adoption internally and externally, overseeing commissioning, qualification and validation of FDA and other agency regulated facilities, technology transfer and regulations governing product manufacturing.

This role is responsible for managing and ensuring the project progress throughout the project leading the expedition of key activities across function, find solutions to key problems, and communicate project progress, issues and solutions to management and to the project team and also training and mentoring Project Managers (internal and external) to develop Leadership skills and capabilities in Project Ideation and Delivery

A suitable candidate for this role will have excellent leadership experience on all aspects of Project Management end to end including ideation and Business Value Realization complex capital projects

They will also have sound experience and knowledge of process engineering and product in pharma, consumer and medical devices.

Key relationships include collaboration of with E&PS functions (Real Estate, FM and Service Partners) CCFS, EHS, ITS and affiliate Engineering Groups across other functional areas, establishing highly collaborative working relationships with partners, key partners and Business leaders
Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and directs projects end to end through Ideation, Design, Execution and Assessment
• Leads collaboration of the Engineering Group across other functional areas, establishing effective working relationships with all Business Partners
• Leads the Alignment of the Sponsor, Key Partners, Core and Extended team to deliver the Final Project Objectives
• Leads communication via Sponsor to Key Partners on all aspects of projects and maintains strong internal project communications including presentations to Key Partners
• Leads the project planning, tracking and reporting against project Key Deliverables and Final Project Objectives
• Leads the development of Key Performance Indicators are met and puts plans are in place to provide continuous improvement
• Leads in the intake of new projects, solutioning and selection of the preferred option that best meets the Business Need, preparation for Stage Gates, Project and the development of the selected option for CAR approval
• Leads the selection of appropriate project functions and project resourcing and the development of strategies and Project Delivery Processes and tools via a Project Execution Plan based on the complexity of the project ensuring consistency with business strategy, policy, commitments and goals
• Leads risk management, Evaluates, eliminates or mitigates risks to Final Project Objectives, including resource issues, conflicts and other obstacles, negotiating with Sponsors, Functional Managers, Core and Extended Team members for appropriate resources
• Leads the Coordination of the design, execution and close out of all project related activities including managing internal resources and the procurement of third-party contractors, suppliers and consultants and ensures the project remains on plan to deliver Final Project Objectives. including, but not limited to safety, scope management, contract and construction management, legal and corporate compliance, quality, project controls, commissioning, qualification and validation of FDA and other agencies regulated facilities including technology transfer and regulations governing product manufacturing through operational handover
• Leads the process of Change Identification and requests for changes, liaising with and informing the Sponsor, Core and Extended teams
• Leads Project Close Out activities including operational handover archiving, and financial project close and collation of benchmarking and lessons Learned and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement via lessons collection and lessons adoption
• Undertakes all Learning and Development to ensure Highly Capable Leadership, coaches and mentors others engaged in Project delivery
• Leads the evaluation of the value delivered versus the value identified in the Business Need, collating lessons learned from a Business perspective

Education:

• University/Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management from an accredited institution required
• Master's Degree preferred

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Minimum of ten to twelve (10-12) years of relative business experience and project and operations management
• Prior experience managing complex capital projects (up to $100MM) in Supply Chain, R&D, Distribution Centers and Offices
• Knowledge and experience of translating complex business needs into Engineering concepts
• High technical knowledge to understand complex technology-based issues
• Highly skilled in leading and motivating remote and virtual teams and partners
• Leads process innovation and flexible implementation
• Track record of developing and maintaining highly collaborative partnerships at all levels within the organization including Internal (Real Estate / FM) and external CCFS/Finance/ Engineering and Operations)
• Highly skilled listening and problem-solving skills when managing potential conflicts within regions when implementing global standards and guidelines. Understanding complex technical/regulatory issues impacting products
• Full working knowledge of Project Controls in cost and schedule development, financial assessments and rigorous control of cost and schedule
• Manufacturing experience in FDA or other regulated environments from design through startup
• Detailed knowledge on contracting and a skilled negotiator
• Excellent collaboration record with Real Estate, Finance and Facilities Management

Preferred:

• Familiarity with J&J Project Management approaches (FPX & Project Delivery Process)

Other:

• Must be proficient in the English language, both verbal and written
• This position will require up to 60% domestic and international travel
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent required
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint required
• LEED AP certification preferred
• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $244,950.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be 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.

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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 .

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.