Technology Sr. Mgr, Change Mgmt & Comms

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • New Brunswick, NJ

5d • $122,000 - $245,000 • 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 required (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 required.

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