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Job Function:
Project/Program Management GroupJob Sub Function:
Project/Program ManagementJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Strategic Project Mgmt., located in Raynham, MA or in West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or Raritan, NJ.
Job Overview
The Sr. Manager, Strategic Project Mgmt. leads complex, cross‑functional programs that are critical to DePuy Synthes’ growth, transformation, and operational excellence. This role provides enterprise‑level project leadership, translating strategy into execution while ensuring delivery on scope, timeline, budget, and quality. The position is highly visible, partnering with senior leaders to drive business outcomes, standardize best‑in‑class project practices, and enable sustainable change across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multiple, large‑scale strategic initiatives and interdependent programs aligned to business priorities and transformation objectives.
Define project scope, success metrics, timelines, resource plans, and budgets; ensure disciplined execution and benefit realization.
Partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to align priorities, resolve risks, and remove execution barriers.
Establish and govern project management standards, tools, and best practices to improve consistency and delivery performance.
Provide clear, executive‑level communication on project status, milestones, financial health, and risks.
Proactively identify dependencies, risks, and change impacts; develop mitigation and change management plans.
Lead and mentor project managers and team members, fostering accountability, development, and high performance.
Ensure projects comply with internal governance, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent)
Experience and Skills
Required:
8–10 years of progressive experience in project and/or program management within a complex, matrixed organization.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise‑level, cross‑functional initiatives with significant scope and impact.
Proven leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities at senior levels.
Expertise in project governance, risk management, budgeting, and performance tracking.
Preferred:
Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a highly regulated industry.
Experience leading transformation, integration, or large change initiatives.
Familiarity with portfolio management and enterprise PMO environments.
Demonstrated people leadership and talent development experience.
Advanced proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
Excellent communication skills, including executive‑ready presentations and status reporting.
Strong strategic thinking and execution skills, with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
Other:
Language: English (required)
Travel: Limited; up to ~20% domestic, with limited international travel as needed
Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent (preferred)
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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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW), Technical CredibilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
122,000.00 - 245,000.00 USD AnnualAdditional 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)). 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 For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefitsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
- 8-10 years of progressive project and/or program management experience in a complex, matrixed organization
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level, cross-functional initiatives with significant scope and impact
- Proven leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities at senior levels
- Expertise in project governance, risk management, budgeting, and performance tracking
- English language proficiency
- Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)
- Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a highly regulated industry
- Experience leading transformation, integration, or large change initiatives
- Familiarity with portfolio management and enterprise PMO environments
- Demonstrated people leadership and talent development experience
- Advanced proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
- Excellent communication skills, including executive-ready presentations and status reporting
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate strategy into actionable plans
- Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent
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