Sr. Manager, Strategic Project Mgmt.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Warsaw, IN

2d • $122,000 - $245,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Project Mgmt. leads complex, cross‑functional programs that are critical to DePuy Synthes’ growth, transformation, and operational excellence. This role provides enterprise‑level project leadership, translating strategy into execution while ensuring delivery on scope, timeline, budget, and quality. The position is highly visible, partnering with senior leaders to drive business outcomes, standardize best‑in‑class project practices, and enable sustainable change across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in project and/or program management within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise‑level, cross‑functional initiatives with significant scope and impact.
• Proven leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities at senior levels.
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Advanced proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Excellent communication skills, including executive‑ready presentations and status reporting.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills, with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• English (required)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent)
• Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a highly regulated industry.
• Experience leading transformation, integration, or large change initiatives.
• Familiarity with portfolio management and enterprise PMO environments.
• Demonstrated people leadership and talent development experience.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple, large‑scale strategic initiatives and interdependent programs aligned to business priorities and transformation objectives.
• Define project scope, success metrics, timelines, resource plans, and budgets; ensure disciplined execution and benefit realization.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to align priorities, resolve risks, and remove execution barriers.
• Establish and govern project management standards, tools, and best practices to improve consistency and delivery performance.
• Provide clear, executive‑level communication on project status, milestones, financial health, and risks.
• Proactively identify dependencies, risks, and change impacts; develop mitigation and change management plans.
• Lead and mentor project managers and team members, fostering accountability, development, and high performance.
• Ensure projects comply with internal governance, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

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
• 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: Manager