R&D Software Project Manager

Johnson & Johnson • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Hybrid

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. About Surgery 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 surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech 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/. An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. We are searching for the best talent for R&D Software Project Manager. Purpose: We are seeking a technically strong R&D Software Project Manager to lead multi‑disciplinary development of next‑generation medical device products. In this role, you will drive complex software and embedded system programs, ensuring high‑quality execution, cross‑functional alignment, and successful global delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software, Electrical, Computer, or related engineering field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device new product development, including software development, is required.
• Experience leading complex, cross‑functional technical projects from concept through delivery.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and software development methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with SDLC frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools such as Jira or Confluence.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing end‑to‑end development of complex software and embedded-system features, coordinating firmware, drivers, and software engineering teams.
• Managing project timelines, risks, resources, and cross‑functional dependencies.
• Collaborating closely with hardware, regulatory, quality, validation, and manufacturing teams.
• Driving improvements to SDLC workflows and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Communicating project status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Supporting audits, documentation quality, and continuous process improvement.

What This Job Offers

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