Sr. Manager, Leadership & Learning

This role provides operational and enablement support to Global Supply Chain. The Sr. Manager, Leadership & Learning is responsible for shaping and executing leadership development and learning strategies that enable supply chain transformation, strengthen leadership capability, and support enterprise priorities. 

This is a high‑impact role with broad visibility, partnering closely with global supply chain leaders to translate strategy into scalable learning solutions that drive performance, capability uplift, and cultural change across a complex, global organization. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the design and execution of global leadership and learning strategies aligned to Global Supply Chain priorities and transformation objectives. 

• Partner with senior supply chain and functional leaders to assess capability gaps and translate business strategy into targeted development solutions. 

• Oversee the development and deployment of supply chain leadership programs, learning frameworks, and capability‑building initiatives across regions. 

• Manage cross‑functional and matrixed teams, providing coaching, performance management, and career development support. 

• Drive change management and learning enablement for major supply chain transformation initiatives. 

• Establish governance, metrics, and insights to measure learning effectiveness and business impact. 

• Collaborate with HR, Talent, and Enterprise Learning partners to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and leadership imperatives. 

• Manage operational aspects of the function, including budget oversight, resource planning, and compliance with internal policies. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Supply Chain, or a related field 

• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA, M.S., or equivalent) in Organizational Development, Leadership, or a related discipline 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Generally 8-10 years of progressive professional experience, including leadership or people management responsibilities, aligned to the Sr. Manager level. 

• Demonstrated experience leading leadership development, learning, or capability‑building initiatives in a global or matrixed environment. 

• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate business objectives into practical, scalable learning solutions. 

• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing without direct authority. 

• Proven ability to manage complex initiatives, budgets, and resources while delivering measurable outcomes. 

Preferred: 

• Experience supporting supply chain, operations, or manufacturing organizations. 

• Background in strategy, transformation, or large‑scale change initiatives. 

• Experience designing leadership programs for senior or executive‑level audiences. 

• Familiarity with enterprise learning platforms and modern learning methodologies. 

• Experience working within highly regulated or complex global organizations. 

• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills across diverse geographies and cultures. 

Other 

• Language: English required; additional languages preferred 

• Travel: Limited; up to 20–30%, including international travel as needed 

• Certifications: Leadership development, change management, or learning certifications preferred 

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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.

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