Technology Sr. Manager, Legal Spend, Matter, IP

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • New Brunswick, NJ

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role plays a critical leadership role in shaping the technology ecosystem that supports legal operations, including spend management, matter management, and intellectual property (IP) systems. This role drives strategy, scalability, and integration across enterprise applications to enable transparency, compliance, and data-driven decision-making within the Legal function. You will partner across IT, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to deliver modern, efficient, and secure platforms that support DePuy Synthes’ global growth and innovation agenda.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in enterprise applications, legal technology, or data/integration domains.
• Experience leading technology teams, including performance management, coaching, and talent development.
• Strong experience implementing or managing legal systems (e.g., legal spend management, matter management, or IP systems).
• Demonstrated expertise in systems integration, data architecture, and enterprise application delivery.
• Understanding of data governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements in a global environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and deliver complex technology initiatives on time and within budget.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• English required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (e.g., MS, MBA) preferred
• Experience with platforms such as e-billing/legal spend tools, matter management systems, or IP management solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, APIs, middleware, and integration platforms.
• Knowledge of data analytics, reporting tools, and dashboard development.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization with Legal, Finance, and IT stakeholders.
• Exposure to vendor management and contract-related technology solutions.
• Understanding of legal operations processes and best practices.
• Certifications in relevant technologies, cloud platforms, or project management (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Relevant IT, cloud, or project management certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology strategy for Legal Spend, Matter Management, and IP systems across enterprise platforms.
• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of integrated legal technology solutions, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and performance.
• Manage and develop a team of technical professionals, including coaching, performance management, and capability building.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders to translate business needs into system and data solutions that improve transparency and efficiency.
• Oversee data governance, integrity, and compliance across legal systems, supporting regulatory and audit requirements.
• Drive automation and process improvements for legal operations, including spend tracking, vendor management, and IP lifecycle management.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party platforms supporting legal applications and integrations.
• Lead delivery of technology initiatives, managing timelines, risks, budgets, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Establish reporting, dashboards, and analytics capabilities to enable insights into legal spend, matters, and IP portfolios.

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

What This Job Offers

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