Project Manager

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • New Brunswick, NJ

28d

About The Position

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talent for Project Manager to be in New Brunswick, NJ. At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Project Management to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients. The Manager, Project Management, plays a vital role within the Project Delivery organization, responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of key projects that support operational and compliance objectives. This role involves managing project activities to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while adhering to quality and safety standards. Given the global scope of Johnson & Johnson’s facilities, including manufacturing sites, laboratories, and offices—the Manager will leverage technical expertise and project management best practices to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans. The role requires a strong focus on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and safety, supporting the organization’s strategic priorities and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management from an accredited institution required
• 5 years or more of relevant experience in engineering, project management, or manufacturing, with a focus on operational excellence and team leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint required
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes in FDA-regulated environments, including design, startup, and operational phases..
• Experience with financial management related to project or operational budgets, resource planning, and forecasting.
• Familiar with Front-End Loading Best Practices.
• PMP Certification

Nice To Haves

• Agile Decision Making
• Agility Jumps
• Analytics Insights
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Expectation Management
• Leadership
• Organizational Project Management
• Organizing
• Process Improvements
• Program Management
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Management Tools
• Project Reporting
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Statement of Work (SOW)
• Technical Credibility

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closeout of multiple strategic and tactical construction and facility projects across the New Jersey region.
• Ensure assigned project work is completed on time, within scope, and on budget; maintain accurate cost forecasts, change-order control, and variance analysis.
• Own assigned site budgets and the delivery of committed financial targets; prepare and maintain detailed monthly and quarterly budget reports, monitors, and reconciliations.
• Lead long-range financial planning for the region’s site construction and facilities portfolio, including multi-year capital forecasting, lifecycle and replacement planning, and prioritization of capital investments.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and site leadership to align budgets, funding requests, and governance approvals; drive timely submission of business cases and capital requests.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-control measures, value-engineering, and procurement strategies to optimize spend and protect budget commitments.
• Directly supervise and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, compliantly with SOPs, local regulations, J&J policies, and quality requirements.
• Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams (Operations, EHS, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Facilities) to align project schedules with operational readiness and handover requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to schedule, cost, scope, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage procurement and vendor performance for project scopes including scope definition, vendor selection, contracting, and change management.
• Lead site inspections, progress meetings, quality assurance checks, and oversee punch list resolution through final acceptance.
• Maintain complete and auditable project documentation: schedules, budgets, safety records, permits, as-built drawings, and closeout packages.
• Report project status, KPIs, and financial performance to regional and functional leadership.

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 (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year o 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 o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

What This Job Offers

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