IT Manager, Portfolio Management, PLM

Overview

We are seeking a Manager, TPO Portfolio and Project Management at DePuy Synthes (a Johnson & Johnson company). The role focuses on Portfolio and Project Management technology products supporting R&D and Supply Chain product development and projects. The position partners with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and IT stakeholders to align technology investments with business priorities and regulatory requirements, accelerating innovation and improving end‑to‑end decision making.

Location:

Raritan, New Jersey;
West Chester, Pennsylvania;
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida;
Raynham, Massachusetts;
Warsaw, Indiana. This role is part of the broader DePuy Synthes integration and may involve subsequent changes in employment terms as the planned separation progresses.

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for assigned Portfolio and Project Management technology platforms, ensuring cross‑functional alignment.
• Partner with R&D, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Lead prioritization decisions to balance business value, compliance, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for product performance, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with development teams to support agile delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, tools, and governance models.
• Monitor product outcomes and KPIs to ensure solutions deliver measurable value to cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrate Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and leadership behaviors in all interactions.
• Lead the application of AI, analytics, and automation to modernize R&D platforms and accelerate product development while ensuring compliance and scalability from discovery through lifecycle management.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field). Master’s degree (MBA or relevant technical discipline) preferred.

Experience and

Skills Required:

• 6–8 years of experience in technology, digital product management, or clinical systems, with experience at the manager or senior individual contributor level.
• Proven experience as a product owner or product manager for enterprise technology solutions.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into technology requirements.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills and influence without authority.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences).
• Experience working with agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting R&D Product Development technology platforms within a global organization.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models in an enterprise IT environment.
• Experience with portfolio and project management tools and financial tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization.

Other: Language:
English proficiency required. Travel:
Up to 10–15%, primarily domestic.

Certifications:

Product Owner, Agile, or Project Management certifications (preferred).

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Note:

This description includes information about the planned separation of DePuy Synthes from the broader Johnson & Johnson organization and related employment implications, which will be provided at an appropriate time.