Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Leader

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, PA

About The Position

The Project & Portfolio Leader establishes and leads the portfolio governance framework, drives strategic portfolio planning and execution, aligns investments with CSC priorities, and oversees project performance, financial management, resource utilization, and benefits realization. The role partners across the organization to support effective decision-making, governance, and successful initiative delivery while building project management capabilities and leading a global team. The position is available in Horsham, Pennsylvania, or Titusville, New Jersey. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the country of employment; immigration sponsorship and relocation support are not available. Candidates who require future sponsorship after short-term work authorization are not eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sciences, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in portfolio management, project management, operations, supply chain, finance, or related business functions.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs and portfolios in complex global organizations.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing employees and/or contractors across multiple geographies.
Strong business acumen and understanding of financial planning, budgeting, investment governance, and portfolio prioritization.
Ability to operationalize strategy, drive execution, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Ability to influence, negotiate, and build alignment across organizational boundaries without direct authority.
Understanding of project portfolio management principles, governance frameworks, risk management, and benefits realization.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, including informed decision-making amid ambiguity.
Strong verbal, written, and executive communication skills, including experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
Self-directed leadership and ability to manage complexity, challenge the status quo, and drive accountability across organizational levels.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis, including financial modeling, reporting, dashboard development, and decision-support analytics.
Experience using portfolio, reporting, and analytics tools to improve portfolio visibility and performance management.
Existing authorization to work in the country of employment; future immigration sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
Project Management certification such as PMP, PgMP, Prince2, or equivalent.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or a similarly regulated industry.
Experience with Planisware, Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or equivalent portfolio and reporting platforms.
Demonstrated success scaling capabilities, processes, and governance models across global organizations.

Responsibilities

Establish, lead, and continually improve the project and portfolio governance framework for decision-making, prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic execution.
Own the end-to-end Project Governance Process and promote consistent deployment, adoption, compliance, transparency, accountability, and execution excellence.
Lead portfolio planning, reviews, and reporting through business planning cycles, including BP, JU, NU, LRFP, and other strategic planning processes.
Partner with functional leaders to keep the project portfolio aligned with strategic priorities, organizational objectives, investment strategies, and evolving business needs.
Monitor and report portfolio health, including capital and operating expenditures, resource capacity, risks, dependencies, milestones, benefits realization, and project performance.
Develop executive-level portfolio analytics, dashboards, and insights to support data-driven decisions and proactive portfolio management.
Evaluate the project pipeline, identifying emerging opportunities, resource demands, interdependencies, execution risks, and mitigation strategies.
Facilitate governance forums, portfolio reviews, and leadership discussions about prioritization, investment approvals, risk management, and strategic trade-offs.
Establish and harmonize project management standards, methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices.
Build project and portfolio management capabilities through training, coaching, and standardized ways of working.
Drive approved projects toward their objectives, timelines, budgets, scope, quality requirements, and success metrics.
Oversee capital appropriation and investment governance processes to ensure projects meet financial, operational, and compliance requirements throughout their lifecycle.
Lead issue resolution and escalation, working across functions to remove barriers, address risks, and maintain project momentum.
Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, Operations, and Functional Leadership on portfolio investments, resource plans, financial commitments, and business objectives.
Lead and manage a global team of contractors and project professionals, providing coaching and mentoring and fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan, subject to plan terms.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year of a child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year.