Manager, Program Management

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Arbutus, MD

1d • $117,000 - $201,250

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: R&D Mechanical Engineering Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Halethorpe, Maryland, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Program Management. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in program management within a fast-paced R&D or manufacturing environment, with strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. You will be instrumental in driving project timelines, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in program or project management, ideally within medical devices, biotechnology, or related industries.
• Proven success managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception to commercialization.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or managing project managers or team members.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, IEC) related to medical device development is a plus.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple product development and engineering programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones, coordinating efforts across R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and other functions.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Identify potential risks, bottlenecks, and issues; implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and workload balancing to meet project demands.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Support the onboarding and development of project team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment.
• Track project performance metrics, prepare status reports, and present updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards throughout project execution.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence within the program management team.

Benefits

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees