Sr. Manager, Strategic Project Mgmt

Job Overview

DePuy Synthes is recruiting a Sr. Manager, Strategic Project Management to lead complex, cross‑functional programs that drive growth, transformation, and operational excellence. The role translates strategy into execution, partners with senior leaders, and standardizes project practices across the organization.

Raynham, Massachusetts;
West Chester, Pennsylvania;
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida;
Warsaw, Indiana;
Raritan, New Jersey

• Lead multiple, large‑scale strategic initiatives and interdependent programs aligned to business priorities and transformation objectives.
• Define project scope, success metrics, timelines, resource plans, and budgets; ensure disciplined execution and benefit realization.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to align priorities, resolve risks, and remove execution barriers.
• Establish and govern project management standards, tools, and best practices to improve consistency and delivery performance.
• Provide clear, executive‑level communication on project status, milestones, financial health, and risks.
• Proactively identify dependencies, risks, and change impacts; develop mitigation and change management plans.
• Lead and mentor project managers and team members, fostering accountability, development, and high performance.
• Ensure projects comply with internal governance, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in project and/or program management within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise‑level, cross‑functional initiatives with significant scope and impact.
• Advanced proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Proven leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities at senior levels.
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Excellent communication skills, including executive‑ready presentations and status reporting.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills, with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• English language proficiency (required). Limited travel up to ~20% domestic.
• Preferred experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a highly regulated industry; experience leading transformation, integration, or large change initiatives; familiarity with portfolio management and enterprise PMO environments; people leadership and talent development experience.
• Certifications:
  
  PMP, PgMP, or equivalent (preferred).

Base salary range: $122,000 – $245,000 annually.

Benefits include: consolidated retirement plan (pension), 401(k) savings plan, vacation, sick time, holiday pay, floating holidays, work‑personal‑family time, parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time‑off.

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. Johnson & Johnson actively seeks qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.