Program Manager, Orthopaedics

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 jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description:

• Great Place to Work® Certified
• Be part of our change journey at J&J
• Great career opportunity

ABOUT MEDTECH

Fuelled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalised treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting into the Manager - PMPA & Strategy Deployment, we are seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our ANZ MedTech Integrated Supply Chain team. In this pivotal role you will translate strategy into tangible programs that deliver financial, service and operational excellence. You’ll lead cross‑functional projects that support our multi‑year strategic roadmap, build sustainable capabilities, and enable the competitive ambitions of our MedTech business. Your work will have a direct impact on patient care by ensuring healthcare professionals receive timely access to life‑changing medical technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables with stakeholders and translate ANZ MedTech strategy into actionable programs across the Integrated Supply Chain. 
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocation and financially sound business cases aligned to strategic objectives. 
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of implementation and improvement programs from inception to completion, ensuring milestones are met. 
• Monitor program performance against KPIs and provide regular status updates to leadership. 
• Proactively identify risks, implement mitigation strategies and resolve issues promptly to minimize delivery impact. 
• Manage project budgets, control costs and coordinate resources to meet timelines and milestones. 
• Communicate project status, manage expectations and maintain alignment with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Lead through influence to motivate cross‑functional teams, foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. 
• Establish program governance, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and drive effective change management for successful adoption. 

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in leading projects and or programs
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Proven track record of delivering projects successfully in a similar context
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Planner, Jira, etc.)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, etc.)
• Strong business acumen with ability to build financially sound business cases

• Excellent planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities across all organizational levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Collaborative mindset with a team-first attitude
• Resilience and agility in responding to changing priorities

Desirable:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification
• Lean/Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

• Change Management certification (PROSCI/ADKAR or equivalent)
• Supply Chain professional qualifications (ASCM or equivalent)

COMPANY CULTURE

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Continuous training and support.
• Award-winning leadership development programs.
• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements.
• Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.

WHY CHOOSE US:

• Competitive remuneration package and continuous training.
• Supportive environment with award-winning leadership development programs.
• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements for all.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents.
• 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community.
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off.
• Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritise self-care.
• Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support.
• Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind.

 And much more...

Great Place to Work® Certified – 2025

Great Place to Work® Certification recognises employers who create outstanding employee experience. The certification process is recognised worldwide as the global benchmark for identifying outstanding workplaces.   

Johnson & Johnson - Australia and New Zealand were certified as a Great Place to Work® in ANZ in its first year of participation.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Coaching, Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Persistence and Tenacity, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW)