Principal Project Manager

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Danvers, MA

1d•Onsite

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 jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function: R&D Project Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America 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

Requirements

BS in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
7+ years’ experience leading complex sustaining projects in medical device or related industries, with a focus on system support, cybersecurity, and obsolescence management.
Proven track record leading CAPAs, lifecycle projects, and regulatory compliance activities.
Strong understanding of design controls, risk management, and regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO).
Outstanding project coordination skills, demonstrates capacity to multi-task and meet multiple project deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
Leads cross‑functional teams, motivating members and aligning delivery with organizational expectations.
Experience working with cybersecurity protocols and leading all aspects of obsolescence projects within regulated environments.
Proficiency in project management tools, MS Office Suite, and project budgeting/forecasting.
Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed (project-dependent).

Nice To Haves

Agility Jumps
Business Alignment
Coaching
Collaborating
Continuous Improvement
Operational Excellence
Performance Measurement
Process Control
Process Improvements
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Project Management Office (PMO)
Project Reporting
Project Schedule
Quality Control (QC)
Research and Development
Tactical Planning
Technical Credibility

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects focused on the ongoing support and enhancement, including cybersecurity, obsolescence management, CAPAs, and system upgrades.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, and engineering teams to develop and implement security updates, patches, and protocols to protect from emerging threats.
Identify components and technologies nearing end-of-life, develop mitigation strategies, and execute replacement or redesign projects to ensure continued compliance and performance.
Coordinate CAPA processes including root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and verification activities to ensure sustained system integrity.
Manage initiatives for component replacements, redesigns, and system modifications to extend product life and maintain regulatory compliance.
Ensure all activities comply to FDA, ISO, and other relevant standards. Prepare documentation and reports for audits and regulatory submissions.
Identify technical and operational risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize impact on product availability and patient safety.
Work closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to coordinate activities, share updates, and resolve issues promptly.
Develop detailed project plans, milestones, and timelines to ensure timely delivery of sustaining activities, including risk assessments and resource management.
Maintain comprehensive records of project activities, progress reports, and regulatory documentation, ensuring transparency and traceability.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401k)
long-term incentive program
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