Vice President, MedTech Supply Chain Digital Transformation Projects Leader

About the role

Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. is recruiting for a Vice President, MedTech Supply Chain Digital Transformation Projects Leader. This role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): U.S.A. New Jersey - Requisition Number: R-081369 Zug, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-082064.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with VP of MedTech Supply Chain Digital to establish, organize, and govern prioritized MedTech Supply Chain transformations.
• Oversee the successful execution of all transformation initiatives within MedTech Supply Chain Digital’s portfolio.
• Manage and refine the strategy, structure, and governance for in-flight transformations.
• Drive top-down ideation for each transformation and enable business case development reflecting the breadth of each transformation’s activities.
• Work with Strategic Planning and Program Operations to plan the rollout of upcoming MedTech Supply Chain Digital projects.
• Develop and execute a consistent deployment framework across programs.
• Structure and manage matrixed initiative teams and transformation management support functions within the larger organization to help successfully deploy the transformation.
• Work with Strategic Planning and Program Operations to oversee the development, execution, and implementation of a roadmap for each transformation project (both for SAP S/4HANA projects and non-S/4 projects) throughout MedTech Supply Chain.
• Align with MedTech Supply Chain leaders on priorities, assess critical dependencies for the program, and oversee ongoing roadmap enhancements as necessary for the project.
• Support the proactive resolution and mitigation of escalated risks.
• Engage with business units across the organization and MedTech Supply Chain leaders to understand availability of resources.
• Direct the strategy for allocating resources across each project, accounting for the needs of different business units and using guidelines set by the Strategic Planning and Program Operations area.
• Deliver against budget requirements, resource prioritization frameworks, and resource availability set forth in the resource allocation strategy.
• Set a strategy for program resourcing that includes a creative and cost-efficient mix of resources from MedTech Supply Chain Digital, business units, and external vendor partners.
• Engage with vendor partners and manage vendor performance as they support ongoing transformations.
• Manage deployment needs and set high-level rules of engagement for vendors with internal supporting functions.
• Lead the identification of cost-efficient practices to manage vendors across multiple transformation projects.
• Build relationships with transformation leaders outside of Johnson & Johnson to maintain industry best practices in design and execution of projects.
• Direct the management and allocation of budget across all SAP S/4HANA and non-S/4 projects within MedTech Supply Chain Digital, assuring cost effectiveness and control are both deployed correctly.
• Forecast budget needs for each quarter and fiscal year based on initiative priorities, programmatic needs, and existing resources.
• Work with Strategic Planning and Program Operations to understand MedTech Supply Chain Digital’s budget forecast and build out the feasibility of upcoming projects.
• Leverage a deep understanding of supply chain, data, and digital tools to engage with product teams to understand product aspirations, timeline expectations, and customer needs.
• Continuously assess the set of offerings and explore opportunities to align it to market-leading practice.
• Drive the program to enable automation and efficiency resulting from technology wherever possible.
• Review ongoing projects’ progress against roadmaps to determine MedTech Supply Chain Digital’s readiness to deliver on prioritized initiatives.
• Work with Value and Vendor Management team to oversee cost-saving initiatives and value creation opportunities using data and analytics.
• Develop criteria for communicating expected value of initiatives to leadership across all MedTech Supply Chain Digital transformation projects.
• Lead the design and operation of projects with a customer-first approach, considering the voice of MedTech Supply Chain Digital’s customers.
• Within projects, adapt specific deployments to the needs of different groups within MedTech Supply Chain.
• Consider the needs of the business’s end user customer base and develop products that improve our delivery of their customer experience.
• Establish & maintain a globally inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment for the MedTech Supply Chain Digital organization, and inspire, motivate, and empower talent to, as well.
• Recruit, develop, and empower talent in support of maintaining the MedTech Supply Chain Digital organization’s position as a career destination of choice.
• Support the professional growth of direct reports by proactively helping them to identify development opportunities.
• Mentor and develop indirect team members and ensure the success of all cross-disciplinary teams supporting projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• An advanced degree, such as an MBA, is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in SAP transformation leadership roles within Supply Chain or Commercial organizations.
• Minimum of 10 years of complex global leadership experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with people management/direct report experience is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to identify the root cause of complex problems and enable solutioning and resolution independently.
• Experience leading strategic business decision-making through data and analytics.
• Foundational understanding of emerging MedTech, supply chain, data, and digital trends in the marketplace.
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and with other stakeholders to influence others and move toward a common vision.
• Unique perspective that reimagines current ways of working.
• Strategic leadership and experience building new/enhancing existing capabilities.
• Excellent at building strong relationships with peers and with other stakeholders to influence others and move toward a common vision.
• Demonstrated hands-on project management/change management experience.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams, franchises, business sectors, and disciplines.
• Able to work effectively and drive alignment in a global environment through strong communication and empowerment, in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience leading complex transformation programs.
• Experience in resource management in accordance with project design and needs.
• Strong knowledge of MedTech Devices, Supply Chain or Commercial Operations.
• Certification in areas of expertise (e.g., PMP, product management, data competencies).
• Strong customer focus (internal & external) and experience managing professionals from multiple disciplines.

Additional Information

This position will require up to 25% travel.

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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The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $199,000.00 - $366,850.00. Additional Description For Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject To The Terms Of Their Respective Policies And Date