Technology Sr. Manager, HCM (H2R)

About the role

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Technology Sr. Manager, HCM (H2R).

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for HR Operations and HCM applications, ensuring alignment with business priorities and HR strategy.
• Partner with HR leaders and COEs to translate business needs into technology solutions, system enhancements, and prioritized backlogs.
• Lead cross-functional delivery teams (IT, HR, vendors) to plan, execute, and deploy HR technology initiatives on time and within scope.
• Ensure operational stability, data integrity, security, and compliance of HR applications across the employee lifecycle.
• Oversee vendor relationships and managed services, including performance, contracts, and service level agreements.
• Drive process optimization and automation to improve employee and manager experience while reducing manual effort.
• Use metrics and insights to monitor system performance, adoption, and value realization, enabling data-driven decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Human Resources, or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience: 8–10 years of progressive experience in IT, enterprise applications, or HR technology, with demonstrated ownership of complex systems or products. Proven experience serving as a product owner or technology lead for HCM and HR Operations platforms (e.g., core HR, employee data, manager/employee self-service).
• Skills: Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle and how technology enables them. Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels. Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, budgets, and delivery timelines. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical outcomes.

Preferred Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Consulting
• Cost Management
• Creating Purpose
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Developing Others
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership
• Performance Measurement
• Product Development
• Product Strategies
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Research and Development
• Software Development Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Team Management

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: 183,500.00 USD Annual

Schedule

Up to 10–15%, primarily domestic, with limited international travel as needed.