Director, Digital Transformation Portfolio Lead

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Malvern, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Transformation Portfolio Lead plays a critical orchestration role in managing the overall digital transformation portfolio for JJIM Therapeutic Development & Supply (TDS). This individual ensures portfolio-level visibility, alignment, and readiness across a truly transformative set of initiatives. While individual projects are led by Digital Leaders and project teams, this role provides the structure, governance, and proactive oversight needed to keep the portfolio moving forward. As the custodian of the digital transformation methodology, the Portfolio Lead will coach teams, ensure stage gate readiness, and chair governance forums. They will work across TDS functions and partner closely with Data Science, Digital Health, and IT to enable execution of the digital roadmap. This role requires a strategic thinker who can anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and connect interdependencies across initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field is required
Minimum 10 years of experience in program or portfolio management or Agile/Scrum leadership is required (preferably in a regulated environment).
Demonstrated success in enabling transformative digital initiatives within complex organizations or traditional “brick-and-mortar” settings.
Strong ability to manage interdependencies and anticipate risks across multiple initiatives.
Proven experience in governance leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Strategic influence and ability to drive transformation across functions.
Exceptional organizational skills and proactive thinking.
Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.
Advanced portfolio management discipline, including governance and stage gate processes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.
Data-driven decision-making and digital roadmap execution expertise.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS/PhD) or professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, Scrum Master or equivalent) is preferred
Familiarity with enterprise project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SAP/ERP financials).
Expertise in change management and organizational adoption of digital methodologies.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Orchestration & Governance Maintain a holistic view of the digital transformation portfolio, including progress against stage gates and interdependencies between initiatives.
Chair governance meetings and stage gate reviews, ensuring timely decision-making and alignment with strategic objectives.
Provide portfolio-level insights to the Digital Leadership Team and support prioritization and resource allocation.
Methodology Ownership & Coaching Act as the owner and steward of the digital transformation methodology, continuously refining and expanding its corpus.
Coach teams and project managers on applying the methodology effectively to ensure readiness and compliance at each stage gate.
Drive adoption of best practices and foster a culture of disciplined execution and continuous improvement.
Risk & Opportunity Management Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across the portfolio and recommend interventions to mitigate issues or accelerate progress.
Serve as an early-warning system for potential challenges and ensure escalation paths are clear and effective.
Cross-Functional Engagement Collaborate with TDS functions and core partners in Data Science & Digital Health, and IT to enable seamless execution of the digital roadmap.
Leverage access to project managers, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams to orchestrate delivery and maintain momentum.
Budget Oversight Maintain a primary view of the overall portfolio budget, tracking expenditures and ensuring alignment with financial targets.