Project Lead Strategic Projects

Johnson & Johnson•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Project Leader, Strategic Projects, to join its Surgical Vision team in Jacksonville, Florida. The role organizes and controls projects related to new product introduction (NPI) readiness in Supply Chain for Product Management. It participates in cross-functional teams and coordinates development, rollout, and implementation of new products into Operations, including related Supply Chain initiatives such as packaging and kits. The position coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success and objectives as they relate to Operations. The role helps develop cross-functional project plans, timelines, and resource requirements to support successful transfer and commercialization with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Sourcing, and other necessary organizations. It also supports program planning, cost and schedule management, supplier coordination, risk and business-impact analysis, and process improvement. The role coaches more junior colleagues and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
Minimum of 5 years of Operations, Engineering, or other relevant Supply Chain experience.
3 years of project-management-related experience.
Strong understanding of Vision Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Good negotiation and communication skills.
Proven leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification, such as FPX, PMP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project activities and ensure project success, including project objectives as they relate to Operations.
Help facilitate and develop cross-functional project plans, timelines, and resource requirements for product transfer and commercialization.
Design systems to analyze, monitor, and track cost-spend data, assess risk-benefit ratios, and provide insight into business impact.
Help establish and implement project scope, resource requirements, cost estimates, and work-plan schedules.
Construct program plans, schedules, and budgets to support organizational objectives.
Draft requests for proposals for complex projects, evaluate supplier bids, and present results to senior-level management.
Establish communication channels with internal and external suppliers and support timely problem resolution.
Apply knowledge of market trends and forecasting methods to develop improvements to program management plans and strategies.
Coach more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
Apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions.