Product Manager, Supply Chain - OTTAVA

Product Manager, Supply Chain – OTTAVA

Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking for a Product Manager, Supply Chain – OTTAVA, for our Santa Clara, CA location.

The Product Manager is the end-to-end owner of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Lifecycle Management for one or more subsystems within the OTTAVA robotic surgical platform. Serving as the voice of Supply Chain for assigned subsystems, this role develops and delivers integrated sourcing, manufacturing, cost, and lifecycle strategies while driving resolution of critical issues impacting quality, delivery, cost, manufacturability, supply continuity, and customer experience.

Working across R&D, Program Management, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Service, and other functions, the Product Manager ensures subsystem readiness and long-term performance throughout the product lifecycle. The role serves as the default point of alignment and partner concern for subsystem-related Supply Chain matters, driving cross-functional alignment while enabling direct teamwork among subject matter authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Lifecycle Management strategy for assigned OTTAVA subsystems.
• Develop and maintain subsystem roadmaps for cost, sourcing, manufacturing, capacity, quality, and lifecycle management.
• Serve as the voice of Supply Chain and Manufacturing in subsystem planning, prioritization, and decision-making forums.
• Lead lifecycle management activities including obsolescence planning, product changes, supply continuity, technology transitions, and long-term support strategies.
• Track and drive resolution of material, process, equipment, supplier, manufacturing, and field quality issues, ensuring effective handoffs and accountability across functions.
• Lead cross-functional task forces and improvement initiatives to address critical business challenges and operational risks.
• Drive alignment and execution across Procurement, Supplier Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, Service, and Program Management teams.

Qualifications:

Education:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree is required; a focused degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Business or a related field is preferred. An advanced degree, Master's is preferred.

Required:

• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, product management, program management, or related functions.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in product development and operations environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement manufacturing, supply chain, product, or lifecycle strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder leadership skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in medical devices, robotics, capital equipment, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with new product introduction, design transfer, supplier strategy, and lifecycle management.
• Solid understanding of quality systems, design controls, and change management processes.

Other:

• May require up to 20% of domestic and/or international travel to other sites and locations
• The attendance policy required for this role is fully onsite.

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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Required Skills:

Preferred

Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Contract Management, Cost-Benefit…