Sr Program Manager - PMO

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Irvine, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Senior Program Manager-PMO within Johnson & Johnson's Cardiovascular team, specifically supporting the Electrophysiology business. The position is crucial for leading end-to-end program delivery across the product portfolio within the PMO organization. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for owning the integrated plan, budget, risk framework, and governance to ensure cohesive, value-driven outcomes. This leader will align multiple related projects, manage cross-functional, matrixed teams (product, engineering, operations, and regulatory/compliance), and drive RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), KPIs, and stage-gate compliance according to PMO standards. The role involves facilitating prioritization, escalating decisions, and partnering with stakeholders to achieve measurable business value while ensuring regulatory readiness in a MedTech-like environment. Additionally, the Program Manager leads change management and adoption efforts, provides clear program reporting to executives, and balances rigor with flexibility to sustain delivery momentum. The position works a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week onsite in Irvine, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science discipline required
• Minimum of 8 years in the role of project/program manager in a related field
• Proven track record of delivering multi-project initiatives with cross-functional teams
• Experience in governance-driven environments (PMO, portfolio management)
• Results-oriented, organized, and analytical; balances rigor with practical ability
• Strong communicator and influencer; fosters collaboration and transparency in delivery
• Comfortable with operational trade-offs, escalation management, and timely decision making
• Demonstrated experience leading matrixed or virtual teams
• Proactive, collaborative leader who promotes a culture of openness, accountability, and continuous learning
• In-depth knowledge of MedTech industry, medical device regulations, and external standards
• Must successfully complete Company training programs
• Advanced computer skills, and the ability to multitask without direct oversight of manager

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent preferred
• PMP, PgMP, or MSP certification are desirable
• Agile/Scrum or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the End-to-End Program Head for the product delivery area, establishing and enforcing governance, success criteria, and decision rights.
• Own RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and ensure alignment with PMO standards and defined KPIs.
• Develop, own, and maintain the integrated program plan (scope, schedule, cost, resources, deliverables, milestones, timelines) with baseline management.
• Implement and monitor change control, baselines, and escalation paths; ensure documentation supports stage-gate requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure multiple related projects align to deliver one cohesive, value-driven outcome; optimize interdependencies and sequencing to maximize program value and strategic impact.
• Define and track benefits realization metrics; translate program outcomes into measurable business value.
• Develop, own, and monitor the overall program budget; provide guidance for resource allocation and forecasts; collaborate with finance for fiscal health and cost controls.
• Own program-level risk management framework; maintain the program risk register; drive proactive mitigation, issue resolution, and contingency planning.
• Manage dependencies and assumptions across projects; ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Lead cross-functional engagements and manage program core-teams (e.g., product, engineering, operations, regulatory/compliance); cultivate collaboration, accountability, and clear decision rights.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder influence and alignment across functional boundaries.
• Own the program reporting process and status updates; deliver executive dashboards and concise governance packs highlighting risks, decisions, and impacts.
• Establish and monitor KPIs aligned with PMO standards; provide actionable insights to sponsors and leadership.
• Drive program deliverables to meet stage-gate criteria; validate quality gates, acceptance criteria, and regulatory or governance standards prior to progression.
• Ensure documentation and processes meet regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Facilitate prioritization among initiatives within the program; support leadership in assessing trade-offs among scope, schedule, cost, and business value.
• Lead change management activities to drive adoption of new processes or systems; plan user readiness, training, and sustainment strategies.
• Align program activities with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards; ensure audit readiness and evidence of compliance.
• Promote best practices, standards, and continuous improvement; maintain alignment with PMO methodologies and governance to drive maturity and consistency.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, performance, and influencer risk to support program objectives.
• Leverage organizational tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Clarity, Jira, etc.) for planning, tracking, and reporting; ensure tool usage supports transparency and governance.
• Demonstrate business acumen with an understanding of strategy, financials, and value realization; translate technical delivery into business outcomes.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

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