CSS Senior Program Manager

The Cardiovascular & Specialty Solutions (CSS) Group, part of the Medical Devices sector within Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting for CSS Senior Program Manager. The primary location is in Irvine, California with an option other US-based J&J sites. The Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies have been working to make surgeries for more than a century. With substantial breadth and depth in surgical technologies, orthopedic and interventional solutions, we seek to improve and enhance medical care for people worldwide. Together, we are working to craft the future of health through differentiated products and services. CSS consists of five diverse businesses, including Biosense Webster, Cerenovus, Acclarent, Mentor, and Sterilmed. The CSS Group serves a diverse base of customers in Electrophysiology, Neurovascular, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Surgical and Non-Surgical Aesthetics, and Reprocessing. It is committed to delivering innovative products, solutions, and programs to address unmet customer and patient needs worldwide. The CSS Senior Program Manager will work closely with the CSS Supply Chain E2E Leadership Team to drive prioritization and tradeoff decision-making for the critical project portfolio. Also will ensure that the programs will deliver versus the target outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Independently Lead and execute a Network Portfolio Projects. Emphasis will be on delivering projects on-time, within budget in a compliant and reliable manner • Be accountable to deliver projects which will require and is not limited to building project plans, aligning stakeholders, managing the timeline, budget and driving team accountabilities to deliver the final project objectives, work with functional partners to define/align on the business case and project scope to support project execution, follow compliance defined through the PMO Governance process and tools • Lead cross-functional project teams, (which may include Research & Development, Packaging, Operations, Purchasing, Regulatory, Finance, and Planning), from project onset through post-implementation or launch activities • Be able to demonstrate strong leadership, team skills, and communication skills and work within multiple levels of the organization. • Drive cross-functional teams to alignment and delivery of project objectives. • Ensure risks are identified and contingency plans are created for all Projects. • Develop and implement project charters and metrics; obtain stakeholder alignment; identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans; be a source of conflict resolution • Lead in preparing and present project updates and stage-gate reviews at Governance forums • Expected to work towards business process improvements for some quantum of their time as per the needs of the Business & Supply Chain • Use strong business knowledge, technical skills, and sound judgment to effectively assess risk, develop contingencies and determine when to elevate issues • Utilize effective communication skills to appropriately inform various levels of the organization and team members in a timely manner • Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned franchise, associated technologies, and supply chain to ensure sound decision making from project chartering, through design, development and implementation, resulting in market successful products and reliable, cost-effective supply • Utilize project metrics and lessons learned to improve business results • Develop an in depth understanding of various business processes, governances and supporting systems (Planisware / PMx) and the tools/templates used for project & portfolio management • Be responsible to maintain the required project updates in Planisware and PMx (Project Portfolio Management System) Qualifications Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree (MA, MS, MBA) is preferred Experience & Skills: • A minimum of 8 years combined business experience within (but not limited to) the following areas: Project Management, New Product Integration, Manufacturing Line Transfers, Engineering, and/or Operational function is required • A minimum of 2 years formal Project Management experience is required • Project Management Training and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred • Proficiency in MS Power Point, MS Project, MS Excel and Portfolio management software preferred • Experience launching new products or managing product changes is preferred • Working in a GMP or regulated environment (Medical Device) preferred • Must be accountable, work well under pressure and have strong time management and prioritization skills • Must be comfortable challenging status quo and looking for ways to improve processes • This position may require up to 10% of travel both internationally and domestically Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com Primary Location United States-California-Irvine-31 Technology Dr Other Locations Latin America, North America, Asia Pacific-China Organization Biosense Webster Inc. (6010) Job Function Operations Requisition ID 2206026659W