Sr Manager, Project Controls, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raynham, MA

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 https://www.jnj.com Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Project Engineering Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. E&PS is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Project Controls, Orthopedics based in Raynham, Massachusetts. About MedTech 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 The Senior Manager, Project Controls is accountable for ensuring compliance with J&J Worldwide Procedures and the implementation of scalable E&PS Project Controls tools, guidelines and industry best practices throughout the lifecycle of the project. This candidate will require a strong background in estimating, cost control, scheduling and risk management. This role will be part of the Global Project Controls & Assurance team. An ideal candidate for this role will have strong leadership experience with demonstrated competency interfacing with multiple levels of the organization including senior leaders (internally & externally); strong networking and relationship building skills, proven experience driving progress on large capital projects while remaining focused under ambiguous and complex situations. Key relationships include collaborative working relationships with the J&J Project Delivery team, cross functional business teams, external partners, key stakeholders and business leaders. This role will also ensure alignment with key E&PS functional partners (Global Finance, Project Management, Procurement and Facilities Management).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or equivalent university degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management from an accredited institution is required
8-10 years of related project controls experience supporting major capital projects / relative business experience and project or operations management
Extensive knowledge of Engineering / Construction / Projects Controls execution
Prior experience managing complex capital projects in Supply Chain, R&D, Pharma and Med Device
Knowledge and experience of translating complex business needs into clear Final Project Objectives
Track record of developing and maintaining highly collaborative partnerships at all levels within the organization
Highly skilled listening and problem-solving skills when managing potential project conflicts
Full working knowledge of Project Controls methodologies in estimating, cost and schedule development and risk control processes
Familiarity with multiple contract types and implementation
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Primavera, Monte Carlo analysis
Experience in integrated scheduling is required, working knowledge with Primavera is preferred
English language proficiency (oral and written) is required
This position will require up to 50% domestic and international travel

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with J&J Project Management approaches (FPX & IDEA Project Delivery Process)
Experience in an FDA regulated industry

Responsibilities

Drive standardization through the ideation, definition, execution and assessment phases; including but not limited to managing detailed cost and schedule metrics, reporting, implementing Risk Management processes and communicating best practices.
Support the Project Leader to deliver early estimating efforts and business case alignment, align on execution approach, ensure project progress and reporting throughout the project phases and implement lessons learned.
Provide guidance on Front End Loading / early estimating supporting the Capital investment by obtaining agreement on project definitions, scope, and priorities, and ensure that resources, capabilities, and processes are in place.
Support the implementation of the IDEA Project Delivery Process, ensuring focus on cost and schedule objectives, identify and mitigate risk and adhering to key financial procedures.
Work with team to develop & align Capital Appropriation Request(s) estimates, cost accounting and detailed schedule to ensure seamless integration of project approval.
Ensure key tools and processes are in place to track project deliverables.
Monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders and provide status reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
Ensure proper change control processes are in place and efficient
Ensure that projects are implementing key Risk processes at all stages of the IDEA project delivery process (Cost & Schedule Risk assessments)
Evaluate project contingency budgets and monitor usage throughout the duration of the project.
Manage the overall schedule development and integration, including engineering and design deliverables, procurement tasks, and construction management tasks, integrated with IT-automation tasks, commissioning and qualification, operational readiness, and process validation and technology transfer. This role will include hands-on schedule development, including updating, review, analysis and reporting to management, team leadership and team members.
Ensure proper schedule integration and focus on identification of critical and near-critical paths so that the project team can begin to consider possible mitigation plans in case of schedule delay.
Provide thorough review of the overall timeline and logic networks for all workstreams to ensure a true overall baseline.
Support Teams to develop Programmatic / Project Specific Procurement Strategies.
Identify areas of opportunities and risks and recommend courses of action which enable the project team to optimize its schedule performance and provide the owner with accurate and timely information.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits