Transcend, Senior Analyst PMO Operations

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transcend program is a global business transformation initiative aimed at modernizing foundational transactional processes and consolidating them into a single, standardized ERP (S/4 HANA) platform. This program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from seven systems to one, establishing a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone to support the Innovative Medicine business with agility and address end-of-life system risks. The Senior Analyst PMO Operations will support PMO activities for this global program, focusing on driving standard ways of working and consolidating ERP systems. This role is crucial for maintaining program transparency, consistency, and execution.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
A minimum of 2 years of proven experience.
Support delivery execution by managing RAID logs, tracking schedules, and providing clear status, risk, and issue updates.
Collaborate across global, cross-functional teams to drive alignment and deliver outcomes in a matrixed environment.
Analyze data, synthesize insights, and support operational decision-making with clear, actionable recommendations.
Apply strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail to deliver high-quality results.
Communicate effectively through concise written and verbal updates tailored to a variety of stakeholders.
Use project management and reporting tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and planning or tracking applications, to support execution and visibility.
Apply knowledge of delivery methodologies, governance frameworks, and change control principles to support consistent execution.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, following through on deadlines, deliverables, and action items.

Nice To Haves

Bring 5+ years of experience in program management, PMO operations, project coordination, business analysis, or related roles, supporting large-scale transformation initiatives.
PMO, project management, or analytics-related certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support PMO operations across program phases by preparing materials and inputs for governance forums.
Maintain the integrated project plan and drive RAID and change control tracking through timely updates, documentation, and follow-up.
Monitor schedule and scope performance, identify variances, and advance risks or issues through established governance processes.
Develop and deliver recurring status reports and dashboards that provide clear, accurate, and actionable program insights.
Track deliverables, decisions, and action items to ensure accountability and support execution across the program.
Maintain organized, accurate PMO documentation aligned with compliance and quality standards.
Partner with Global Program Managers, Deployment Leads, and PMO teams to coordinate activities and align priorities across workstreams.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings by capturing key decisions, action items, dependencies, and follow-up deliverables.
Build strong relationships across geographically dispersed teams to enable collaboration, transparency, and effective information flow.
Provide analytical and operational support to drive issue resolution, manage escalations, and ensure governance follow-through.
Analyze PMO data and performance trends to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
Develop and maintain reporting, metrics, and visual summaries for PMO operations performance and resource needs.
Recommend and support enhancements to PMO processes, tools, and templates to improve consistency, transparency, and efficiency.
Ensure accurate tracking of plans, risks, issues, and actions to support timely execution and successful program delivery.