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Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

As part of Heart Recovery within J&J MedTech, the Project Management Office (PMO) supports execution of cross-functional projects and programs to deliver the overarching business strategy.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experiencedDirector of Program Managementto lead strategic programs for the Heart Recovery organization. These programs will involve cross-functional business priorities, including supporting the annual strategic planning process, priority programs and cultural initiatives. They will drive successful program execution and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Reporting directly to the Program Management Office Lead, this leadership role involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and fostering a collaborative environment. Note: This position requires up to 10% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with key functions including Finance, Strategic Marketing, Medical Office and Engineering to support Strategic Plan, Worldwide Product Plan, Business Plan and Tactical Plan cycles.

• Lead team/s to translate organizational strategy into an integrated executable plan, including scenario planning, governance approvals and setting priorities, and optimizing plans through constructive challenge and continuous dialogue with the different functions to ensure all activities are aligned with team goals and objectives.

• Drive teams to meet or exceed those goals by providing superior global cross-functional operational leadership and management in a matrix organization.

• Partner with cross-functional leads (e.g., Engineering, Commercial, Strategic Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Regulatory, etc.) across Heart Recovery to ensure end-to-end program oversight for strategic business priorities (e.g. cultural programs) and to identify and mitigate risks and issues to maintain quality, timelines, resources and budget.

• Lead scenario planning, resource planning, risk management, issue identification and mitigation, problem-solving, contingency planning, action-item follow-up, decision-support and decision-making to deliver strategic goals for the organization.

• Work with standard budgeting and forecasting models to address specific project needs in collaboration with team partners; identify trade-off options and novel approaches to exploring risk and accelerating program execution.

• Manage team information, documentation, and communications to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of strategy and operational status throughout the Company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering or a related field; Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of project and portfolio management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in MedTech.

• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience.

• Strong business insight and strategic thinking.

• Consistent record of leading large-scale projects and teams across multiple locations.

• Solid understanding of project management software and tools.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proven ability to influence across organizational boundaries.

• Fluency with generative AI tools.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape and lead a dynamic project management team.

• Collaborative work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Commitment to professional development and career growth.

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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $150,000 - $258,750.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year. Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year. Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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