Program Manager, Systems

Robotics & Digital Solutions, a part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Program Manager, Systems to be based in Santa Clara, CA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. Robotics and Digital Solutions, is part of Johnson & Johnson Med Tech. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions, we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City and Santa Clara), Cincinnati, and Seattle. You’ll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes. The Program Manager, Systems is responsible for planning, developing, and managing the execution of the next generation product development programs within our Ottava Systems Program. Key Responsibilities: • Lead complex, multi-functional projects within the R&D team • Actively plan and drive cross-functional project teams to deliver against integrated, detailed plans and timelines as well as set quarterly goals, generate plans to meet quarterly goals, and facilitate the completion of quarterly goals in collaboration with the R&D team • Enable proactive communication in collaboration with functional directors, project heads and managers to assure integration of project, company, and functional goals towards achieving program milestones. • Work closely with Project Managers across the program to coordinate multi-functional deliverables. • Develop, track, and analyze program’s key performance indicators including the effectiveness of technical strategies, regulatory pathways, clinical development progress, project execution, and product development risks (e.g., alignment to schedule, scope, resources), to provide management detailed status updates. • Oversight of all phases of the product development process from Concept to Launch. Understanding of Design Control principles and manage gate-keeping, design freezes, design reviews, change control, sign-offs, etc. • Organize regular team meetings to drive progress, track and mitigate risks, resolve roadblocks, and review action items. • Generate the necessary documentation and assist teams with creating project plans, protocols, reports, etc. • Working with external vendors and OEM partners to drive development milestones. • Manage budget for the Robotic systems program team. Qualifications Required: • A minimum of a BS in Engineering or related discipline • A minimum of 4 years of prior project/program management experience • Extensive experience with using and/or administering project management software. Preferred: • Experience in progressively complex engineering, R&D, and program management roles with medical device organizations. • PMP certification • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience with embedded systems, software development lifecycles, agile methodologies is a plus 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 cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. 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. 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. Primary Location United States-California-Santa Clara-5490 Great America Pkwy Other Locations North America-United States Organization Verb Surgical Inc. (6270) Job Function R&D Requisition ID 2206045528W