Sr. Manager, Process Deployment at Johnson & Johnson

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing:

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Deployment

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Zug, Switzerland

Job Description:

De Puy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Process Deployment; this Hybrid position will be in Raynham, MA (USA) OR Zug, Switzerland.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: R-071954

• Zug, Switzerland

• Requisition Number: R-073824

• Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy

• Requisition Number: R-073831

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as De Puy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of De Puy Synthes and your employment would be governed by De Puy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by De Puy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview:

The Sr. Manager, Process Deployment plays a critical leadership role in driving standardized, scalable, and efficient business processes across De Puy Synthes. As part of the Strategy & Transformation group within global operations, this role partners closely with stakeholders across supply chain, global and regional commercial, finance, and other functional areas to translate enterprise strategies into practical process solutions that improve business performance. This role will serve as the global process owner for Long-Range Portfolio Planning (LRPP), developing, implementing, and maturing a best-in-class process that connects seamlessly with upstream and downstream process handoffs, including long-range financial planning (LRFP), integrated business planning (IBP), and strategic capacity planning (SCM).

Key Responsibilities: Long-Range Portfolio Planning Business (LRPP) Global Process Owner:

• Responsible to the lead the LRPP process, project plan, process maturity, and digital enablement

• Leads the development and deployment of capabilities, with accountability for on-time, on-budget, on-quality delivery

• Ensure the implementation of the LRPP roadmap by utilizing the external expert contract model, in full alignment with the global commercial and supply chain teams

• Drive maturity in critical process integrations including LRFP, LRIP, Strategic Capacity Planning, and Integrated Business Planning

• Develop and execute project, financial, and resource plans; managing the relationship with key external resources and ensuring appropriate contracts & skills are in place

Strategic Process Development & Deployment:

• Lead the deployment and adoption of standardized business process blueprints aligned with De Puy Synthes operating models.

• Drive process excellence initiatives, including process design, optimization, and performance measurement across global and regional teams.

• Partner with functional leaders to identify process gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Understand the business requirements and support the definition of solutions that are effective and fit for the different regions, striking the balance of standardization and harmonization with platform-specific needs

• Oversee change management and training strategies to support successful implementation and sustained adoption of new processes.

• Establish governance mechanisms, metrics, and reporting to monitor process effectiveness and adoption.

• Lead and develop high‑performing teams and project resources, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain / Operations, or related field(s).

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 8–10 years of relevant work experience, including leadership experience in strategy, analytics, operational excellence, project management, or business transformation.

• Strong project management experience

• Strong understanding of end-to-end strategic business planning processes

• Deep understanding of the Orthopaedics business, including field operations and go-to-market (GTM) models

• Experience in engaging business and technology partners to deliver effective solutions for sophisticated data needs and incorporating long term strategic foresight in data needs and utilization

• Proven ability defining a strategic vision and translating it into executable strategy.

• Ability to translate complex topics into simple, workable solutions.

• Strong communication and influencing with the ability to adjust to the audience across multiple levels (including senior leadership) and geographies is required.

• High level of personal initiative, ability to function autonomously with self-confidence.

Preferred:

• Experience building and scaling governance models for process management.

• Prior people leadership experience with direct and indirect reports.

• Prior experience in Commercial, Finance, or Value Stream

• Prior experience partnering with external vendors or consultants.

Other:

• Language: English required; additional languages a plus.

• Travel: Up to 20% domestic and/or international travel.

• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or similar certification preferred. PMP, FPX, or similar project management certification preferred.

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Required Skills: Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Critical Thinking, Efficiency Analysis, Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9001, Leadership, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Plant Operations, Production Operations, Profit and Loss Responsibility, Program Management, Risk Assessments, Sustainability, Technical Credibility, Value Stream Mapping (VSM)