AI and Data Platform Lead

About the role

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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

• Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management
• Job Sub Function: Software Engineering – DevOps
• Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

About the role

We are seeking the best talent for a IMT SC Lead – IMT Large Program AI and Data Platforms to be located in Titusville, NJ.

Position Summary

The IMT SC Large Program AI and Data Platform Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, development, testing, deployment and management of enterprise technology AI products and IMSC integrated data platform. This role leads work across multiple Technology Product and Platform Management families, with accountability for AI end‑user applications, and AI‑enabled platforms supporting the IMSC Transcend program.

The Manager ensures alignment between business objectives, AI‑ready data maturity enabled by SAP BDC and AI capabilities enabled by SAP Joule, and scalable technology solutions integrated with broader IMSC Data and AI platforms (Aspire.ai), while driving measurable business outcomes through disciplined software engineering, platform governance, and innovation.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and manage technology products and platforms, including enterprise applications, systems software, mobile/web solutions, databases, and AI/data platforms.
• Lead requirements analysis and high‑level solution design by converting internal and external customer needs into scalable software and platform architectures.
• Define and govern overall solution structures, core elements, interfaces, dependencies, and non‑functional requirements across complex technology landscapes.
• Oversee software development activities including programming, configuration, scripting, and database development to deliver organization‑specific solutions.
• Direct planning and execution of software and platform testing strategies, including automation, risk tracking, defect analysis, and quality reporting.
• Ensure effective deployment, maintenance, and continuous evolution of applications and platforms through disciplined SDLC, DevOps, and change management practices.
• Manage work across multiple Technology Product and Platform Management families, ensuring prioritization, dependency alignment, and consistent delivery standards.

AI, Data, and Platform Leadership

• Lead engineering and operationalization of AI‑enabled products (SAP Joule), decision intelligence solutions, and data platforms (SAP BDC) integrated with SAP and IMSC ecosystems.
• Align AI capabilities with data maturity to ensure deterministic and auditable business outcomes.
• Define platform strategy, architecture decisions, and build/buy/blend approaches in partnership with enterprise architecture and business AI leadership.
• Ensure responsible AI practices including data privacy, security, explainability, fairness, and regulatory compliance.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• Establish and enforce technology, data, and AI governance frameworks across product and platform portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act).
• Track and report technology and delivery risks throughout development and testing lifecycles.

People, Portfolio, and Financial Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering, data, and AI teams.
• Manage complex portfolios with accountability for delivery, value realization, and budget outcomes.
• Drive AI literacy, change management, and workforce enablement across the Transcend program.

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Required: - 8+ years of IT experience, including 3 years in SAP,AI, Data and Analytics

• Hands‑on experience with SAP BDC, SAP BTP and Integration suite
• Practical experience delivering Agentic AI solutions using SAP Joule and/or Microsoft Copilot.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience in building AI/IA automation use cases.
• Experience in Vectorization of enterprise data
• Experience in healthcare or regulated life sciences.
• Experience with cloud-native tech stacks (AWS and Azure)
• Understanding of SAP BTP integration suite.

Additional information

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, external applicants please contact us, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Preferred Skills

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)).

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