IT Director ERP Transformation Orthopedics

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:

Enterprise Management

Job Sub Function:

Technology Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal.

We are seeking an experienced ERP S/4 Transformation Lead to own and drive a full SAP S/4HANA transformation program for our orthopedics business. This role will lead the end-to-end program (strategy through post-go‑live stabilization), align IT and business stakeholders, manage system integrators and vendors, and ensure the ERP solution meets clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, supply-chain and commercial needs specific to orthopedics.
 

Key responsibilities

• Own and lead the SAP S/4HANA transformation program: strategy, planning, governance, delivery, budget and risk management.
• Act as single-point program lead between business executives, process owners (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales & Marketing, R&D), IT, external system integrators and vendors.
• Define and validate the target operating model, solution architecture, business process design and roadmap using SAP Activate or equivalent methodology.
• Drive blueprinting, configuration oversight, integrations, data migration strategy and execution, custom development prioritization and cutover planning.
• Ensure regulatory and quality requirements relevant to medical devices/orthopedics (e.g., traceability, quality management, auditability) are embedded into the solution.
• Lead the program delivery cadence: steering committees, executive reporting, program financials and milestone tracking.
• Oversee testing strategy (unit, integration, UAT, performance), deployment, hypercare and stabilization.
• Manage change management, communications, training and organizational readiness to drive adoption and benefits realization.
• Direct vendor/SI performance, contract deliverables, SLAs and coordinate internal shared services.
• Measure and report program outcomes vs. business KPIs and benefits (cost, lead time, quality, compliance, user adoption).
   

Required experience & qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree or MBA a plus.
• 10+ years’ experience in ERP programs; minimum 5 years in roles leading SAP transformations.
• Demonstrated end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation/transformation leadership (large-scale deployments preferred).
• Strong domain experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, quality and regulatory requirements—experience in orthopedics, medical devices or life sciences is highly desirable.
• Hands-on familiarity with SAP modules commonly used in our environment, and experience with integration technologies (e.g., CPI/PO) and master data governance (MDG).
• Proven track record of managing complex vendor ecosystems (system integrators, cloud vendors, third‑party solutions).
• Solid program and delivery management skills: risk management, budgeting, resource planning, project governance.
• Experience with data migration strategies and tools, test-management, and cutover execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence—able to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Relevant certifications helpful: SAP S/4HANA (architect/consultant), PMP/Prince2, Agile/Scrum Master, Prosci or similar change management certification.
   

Desired skills and attributes

• Deep understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and requirements for validation, traceability and audit readiness.
• Strategic thinker who can translate business goals into realizable technology outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical decisions with high-level program oversight.
• Comfortable operating in matrixed, fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
• Results-oriented with a focus on measurable business benefits and continuous improvement.

KPIs / success metrics

• Program delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Successful cutover and hypercare with minimal business disruption.
• Targeted business benefits realized (e.g., inventory reduction, order-to-cash cycle improvement, reduced manual work).
• User adoption rates and training completion.
• System stability and SLA targets met post-go-live.
• Compliance and audit-readiness for quality-related processes.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.  

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Case Modeling, Business Requirements Analysis, Corporate Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Emerging Technologies, Gap Analysis, Global Market, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Product Improvements, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Management, Product Strategies, Quality Assurance (QA), Risk Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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
Additional information can be found through the link below.
https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits