Project Lead Strategic Projects

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: Project/Program Management Group
• Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management
• Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Project Leader, Strategic Projects to join its dynamic Surgical Vision team located in Jacksonville, FL!

Pupose

Organizes and controls projects relating to NPI readiness in Supply Chain for Product Management. Participates in the cross-functional team and coordinates the development, roll-out, and implementation of all aspects of the new product introduction into Operations including ancillary Supply Chain initiatives, ex. packaging, kits.

Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including Project Objectives as they relate to Operations. Assist in facilitating and developing cross functional project plans, timelines, and resource requirements to ensure successful transfer and commercialization with all necessary organizations. (Engineering, Operations, Planning, Sourcing, etc.)

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including FPOs as they relate to Operations.
• Designs systems to analyze, monitor, and track cost-spend data, assess risk-benefit ratios, and provide insight on business impact.
• Assists in establishing and implementing the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates, and work plan schedules for assigned projects.
• Constructs program plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Drafts Request for Proposals for complex projects, evaluates and appraises incoming supplier bids, and presents results to senior level management.
• Establishes open communication channels with internal and external suppliers to ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Applies advanced knowledge of market trends and forecasting methods to develop process improvements for the organization's program management plans and strategies.
• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree - Technical/Business related field.
• Minimum of 5 years Operations, Engineering, or other relevant Supply Chain experience.
• 3 years of project management related experience. Project Management certification preferred (ex. FPX, PMP, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of Vision Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Proven Leadership skills

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, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check

Preferred Skills

Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Coaching, Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Persistence and Tenacity, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW)