Head of Product Management, HR Digital

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • New Brunswick, NJ

1d • $178,000 - $307,050 • Onsite

About The Position

HR Digital exists to amplify human potential by leveraging AI and technology as a force multiplier—creating new paths for employees and preparing the organization for what’s next. Today, the competitive advantage belongs to organizations that can move faster, innovate continuously, and unlock the full capabilities of their workforce. HR Digital is the catalyst for this transformation, shifting HR from a traditional service function to a product‑centric, intelligence‑driven operating model that delivers measurable business outcomes with speed and agility. Product Management is at the center of this shift—defining the experiences we create, the problems we solve, and the value we deliver to employees across the enterprise. The Head of Product Management – HR Digital leads the global Product Management organization responsible for defining and shaping end‑to‑end HR digital experiences. This leader sets the strategy, standards, and operating model for how HR Digital identifies user needs, prioritizes investments, and develops digital solutions that simplify work, reduce friction, and enhance employee experience. This leader oversees the full product lifecycle—from product strategy and experience design through roadmap, prioritization, and value realization. The role leads the product portfolio for moments such as My Joining, My Growth, My Benefits, My Performance, and other enterprise‑wide workforce experiences. Operating within HR Digital’s product‑centric model, this leader partners closely with Product Delivery – to translate vision into execution, Data & Intelligence – to embed data, insights, and AI into products, and JJT Technology partners – to align on platform strategy, architecture, and scalability. This role ensures that HR Digital products are intuitive, AI‑enabled, experience‑driven, and deliver meaningful business outcomes at enterprise scale.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in digital product management, experience design, or platform strategy
• 5+ years leading product managers or cross‑functional product teams
• Previous experience owning a portfolio of digital products or enterprise‑level workforce experience solutions
• Strong understanding of product operating models (Agile, Scrum, OKRs, product discovery)
• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, data‑driven product design, and analytics integration
• Proven experience partnering with technology teams to build scalable digital solutions
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing or delivering HR / workforce experiences preferred
• Advanced degree (MBA, M.S. Human‑Centered Design, or related field) preferred

Responsibilities

• Set the enterprise product strategy for HR Digital, grounded in user needs, AI enablement, and HR2030 priorities
• Oversee a global portfolio of HR Digital products and experiences (e.g., My Joining, My Growth, My Pay, My Rewards)
• Establish portfolio prioritization frameworks that balance value, speed, feasibility, and enterprise impact
• Drive alignment across HR, Digital, and Technology on long‑term product vision and resourcing
• Lead and evolve the HR Digital product management operating model (product squads, product owners, backlogs, ceremonies, governance, metrics)
• Implement product practices such as outcomes‑based roadmapping, discovery sprints, user‑centric design, and hypothesis‑driven experimentation
• Ensure consistent standards for product definitions, charters, user stories, and value measurement
• Own the design of end‑to‑end HR experiences across the employee lifecycle, ensuring AI‑enabled, frictionless, intuitive journeys
• Champion the voice of the user, bringing qualitative and quantitative insights into product decision‑making
• Partner with Employee Listening to embed continuous feedback loops into the product lifecycle
• Drive the integration of AI and automation into product experiences, moving from assisted to predictive and intelligent workflows
• Partner with Data & Intelligence to embed trusted data, analytics, and decision intelligence into product design
• Ensure responsible AI practices and safeguard frameworks are adhered to across HR Digital products
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Operations to ensure products reflect policy, process, and organizational strategy
• Collaborate deeply with Product Delivery to ensure roadmap feasibility, sequencing, and value realization
• Work closely with Technology (JJT) leaders on platform alignment, architecture, security, and scalability
• Define product success metrics, KPIs, and value frameworks aligned to business outcomes
• Oversee portfolio‑level reporting, benefits realization, and continuous improvement cycles
• Translate complex technical and strategic information into clear narratives for functional and business leaders
• Lead, develop, and inspire a global team of product managers, experience owners, and product operations professionals
• Build future‑ready capabilities in product thinking, AI fluency, user research, and strategic storytelling
• Foster a culture of curiosity, empowerment, experimentation, and continuous learning

Benefits

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
• Savings plan (401(k))
• Long-term incentive program
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year (or 48/56 hours depending on state)
• 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/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager