Technology Sr. Mgr, Change Mgmt & Comms

Johnson & Johnson • Brunswick, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technology Sr. Manager, Change Management & Communications plays a critical leadership role in enabling successful adoption of Commercial IT initiatives across DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with Commercial, IT, and cross ‑ functional leaders to design and execute integrated change and communication strategies that drive engagement, readiness, and sustained business outcomes. The role has high visibility and impact, supporting enterprise ‑ level technology transformations that directly enable growth, customer experience, and operational excellence and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Communications, Organizational Development, Information Systems, or related field).
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in change management, communications, or transformation leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading change for large, complex technology or digital initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to develop and execute clear, compelling communication strategies for diverse audiences.
• Experience applying structured change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci , ADKAR, or equivalent).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA, MA, or MS) preferred.
• Experience supporting Commercial, Sales, or Customer‑facing technology transformations.
• Experience in a global, matrixed organization within healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences.
• Prior people leadership or indirect team leadership experience.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technology change into business value.
• Experience managing external vendors or consulting partners.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Change Management certification ( Prosci or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise and large‑scale change management strategies for Commercial IT programs, including digital, data, and technology transformations.
• Develop and execute integrated change and communications plans, including stakeholder analysis, readiness assessments, messaging, and reinforcement strategies.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to align change activities with strategic objectives and value realization.
• Oversee development of executive‑level communications, presentations, and engagement materials to support leadership decision‑making and alignment.
• Identify change risks and resistance points; design and implement mitigation plans to ensure adoption and minimal business disruption.
• Lead and mentor change management and communications resources, including vendors and project‑based teams.
• Establish metrics and reporting to measure adoption, engagement, and effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Ensure change management practices are standardized, scalable, and aligned with enterprise frameworks and governance.

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: Senior