SI&D Project Lead-Orthopaedics

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Job Function: Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function: Technology Program/Portfolio Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description: Depuy Synthes, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a SI&D Project lead to form part of the VELYS Enabling Tech Supply Chain team, reporting to the SI&D Lead, located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL Raynham, MA, West Chester, PA or Raritan, NJ. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at ( ) 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. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. The Enabling Tech SI&D Project lead is responsible for executing strategic initiatives focused on driving E2E transformation to strengthen operational performance. The position requires strong project management capabilities, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate strategic objectives into executable programs with measurable impact. Key Responsibilities 1.PMO & Project Leadership Ensure transparency through standardized reporting and executive project updates Identify interdependencies and proactively manage risks within project Track progress against milestones, KPIs, and value realization targets, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery 2. Strategic Initiative Execution Develop planning deliverables including detailed timelines, budget tracker, risk & mitigations, and decision logs, escalation paths, and overall project governance. Lead end-to-end execution of platform strategic supply chain project or workstreams in support to initiatives that will improve financial performance and support business growth, including Capacity expansion, COGS reduction and working capital optimization. Drive alignment across stakeholders, including value stream leaders, operations, finance, procurement, planning, quality and engineering teams Partner closely with Finance to ensure transparency of benefits and tracking of value realization 3. Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Management Act as a central connector across functions, ensuring alignment on priorities and execution Influence without authority in a matrixed organization Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership 4. Continuous Improvement & Analytics Leverage data, metrics, and analytics to identify improvement opportunities Establish dashboards and KPIs to measure initiative performance and impact Apply operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) Qualifications Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain. An Advanced Degree is helpful. Experience and Skills: Required: 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, or related business functions. Proven success leading cross-functional projects and/or strategic initiatives with measurable business results. Strong knowledge of E2E supply chain processes (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, and Lifecycle Management). Experience in project governance and value realization tracking. Demonstrated ability to influence, drive change, and deliver results in a global matrix organization. Preferred: Experience with product cost management, budget management, and business case development. Experience, training, or certification in digital analytics, business intelligence, AI, or data-driven decision-making tools. Lean Six Sigma, PMP, Agile, or other relevant continuous improvement/project management certifications. Experience in regulated industries (Medical Device, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences) and managing global teams. Other: The Attendance policy for this location is JNJ Flex/Hybrid The anticipated travel for this position is 15% At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through innovative programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. 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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Business Behavior, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Alignment, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Information Technology Strategies, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Product Portfolio Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Risk Assessments, Strategic Thinking, Technology Quotient The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $94,000.00 - $151,800.00 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 of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: -