Director, Project Osprey Change & Communications (Duration-based)

6090-Johnson & Johnson Services Legal Entity•Brunswick, OH

About The Position

The Director, Project Osprey Change & Communications, is accountable for implementing the change management strategy across E&PS Project Osprey activities in partnership with Regional Change & Communications Leads. The role aligns the E&PS approach with the Global Workstream change program to support business, schedule, and budget objectives. The Director collaborates with Project Osprey sponsors, core team leads, regional and local E&PS Change & Communications Leads, enabling partners, E&PS Strategy and Governance teams, and regional E&PS leaders. The Director establishes and advances global Project Osprey change and communication standards and develops regional and local communications supporting site disposition strategies and capital projects. A primary focus is aligning global and E&PS Project Osprey change management and communication plans to promote consistent messaging, strengthen awareness of Project Osprey activities, foster employee engagement, and help teams navigate change effectively. This is a duration-based role with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2027, and is eligible for severance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Typically 10–12 years of relevant change management experience.
Experience supporting change across cultures, regions, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated understanding of how individuals and organizations experience, adopt, and sustain change.
Knowledge of established change management principles and methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex change clearly to varied audiences.
Ability to build trust, establish credibility, and influence across levels and functions.
Strong relationship-building, conflict-resolution, and team-development skills, with the ability to create effective internal and external partnerships.
Strong analytical judgment and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
Broad business experience translating change strategies into practical actions that support business objectives.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business, change management, communications, organizational development, or a related field.
Preferred skills listed: Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW), Tactical Planning, and Technical Credibility.

Responsibilities

Lead development of change management and communication materials supporting regional and local E&PS Project Osprey activities.
Develop the E&PS Project Osprey communication strategy and strategic roadmap, and lead implementation of associated plans.
Partner with global, regional, and functional change and communication leaders to understand critical business requirements, develop action plans and roadmaps, resolve issues, and remove barriers to successful strategy deployment and program delivery.
Establish and support a network of site- and region-level change agents and communication leads to execute critical Project Osprey change and communication activities.
Adapt the change management strategy to reflect situational needs, regional differences, and the perspectives of groups affected by the change.
Collaborate with project teams to integrate change management tools and templates, develop communication timelines, and incorporate senior leadership updates into the overall E&PS Project Osprey plan.
Engage key business partners across the organization to identify high-value collaboration opportunities and implement proven programs addressing agreed priorities.
Provide tools, templates, knowledge, and infrastructure that enable change agents to lead adoption and collaboration within their teams and communities.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and date of hire.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with state-specific provisions for Colorado and 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 the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child.
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.
Eligibility for severance.