Technology Director, Make Americas

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Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Technical Product Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Technology Director, MAKE (Americas) located in Raritan, New Jersey, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Raynham, Massachusetts, Warsaw, Indiana

This role provides global leadership for Warehouse Management System (WMS) strategy and operations across DePuy Synthes' end‑to‑end supply chain network. The Director will define the long‑term WMS technology vision, lead global deployment and optimization initiatives, and ensure reliable, compliant, and scalable warehouse technology solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. This position plays a critical role in enabling service, efficiency, and resilience across a complex, regulated global supply chain environment and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

* Define and own the global WMS strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT and Supply Chain priorities.

* Lead global WMS operations, including system stability, performance, upgrades, and continuous improvement across distribution centers and regions.

* Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to deliver technology solutions that improve warehouse efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.

* Oversee global WMS implementations, enhancements, and integrations, including vendor coordination and delivery governance.

* Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize supply chain platforms, improving demand forecasting, planning accuracy, and end‑to‑end decision-making while driving efficient and resilient supply chain operations at scale.

* Ensure WMS solutions meet regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements applicable to medical device supply chains.

* Manage external technology partners and service providers to deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality outcomes.

* Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing global team of supply chain technology professionals.

* Drive data‑driven decision‑making and standardization to improve global warehouse visibility and performance.

Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor's degree required in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.

* Master's degree (MBA or MS) preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

* 10-12 years of progressive experience in IT and/or Supply Chain Technology roles, with significant focus on Warehouse Management Systems.

* Proven experience leading global WMS strategy, operations, and large‑scale implementations.

* Strong leadership experience managing global, cross‑functional, and geographically dispersed teams.

* Demonstrated ability to partner with senior business stakeholders and translate operational needs into technology solutions.

* Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences).

* Strong vendor management, financial acumen, and program governance skills.

Preferred:

* Experience…