Technical Product Owner – Make Site Leader-EP

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:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Grecia, Costa Rica, San José, San Jose, Costa Rica

Job Description:

About MedTech

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

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

We are searching for the best talent for Technical Product Owner – Make Site Leader-EP to be in Grecia, Costa Rica.

Purpose:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Technical Product Owner, Make Site Leader within the Enterprise Supply Chain Business Technology Make Product Group. This position will be based at the MedTech Costa Rica Make site location in Grecia, Alajuela primarily supporting our electrophysiology manufacturing operations.

Johnson & Johnson, through its operating companies, is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for pharmaceutical and Medical Technology markets. We strive to provide scientifically sound, high-quality products and services to help heal, cure disease, and improve the quality of life.

Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees, and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

JJT Make Site Leaders are responsible for the product technology direction and serve as a critical point of contact for business and JJT. Individuals in JJT Make organization work with Senior JJT and Business Leaders to identify and prioritize solutions for their product group and oversee the consistent implementation of these solutions across the business. They will exhibit strong influence and passion for driving the organization towards consistent technology solutions aligned to overall JJT strategy.

You will be responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Serve as the JJT Make Site leader:
  • Actively lead the Plant Ecosystem as a JJT Site Leader for ownership of local products and work toward redefining to a platform or standard product according to JJT MAKE strategy.
  • Collaborate with global leaders with across supply chain and technology to define the Mfg site’s digital roadmap and drive continuous improvement.
  • Shape and prioritize backlog, utilizing business expertise and understanding of customer needs, translate requirements into user stories & acceptance criteria
  • Balance business value with technical feasibility while prioritizing stories and features, optimizing cost and improving delivery efficiency
  • Be the single point of contact for site finance on technology budgeting and business planning for technology deployments.
  • Act as the “voice of the customer” within the squad to ensure the squad “builds the right thing”
  • Accountable for shaping and hitting squad OKRs
  • Ensure the products / features / work meets relevant security, privacy & compliance standards
  • Drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle
  • Drive engagement with third parties to support delivery of squad objectives

• Additionally:
  • Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
  • Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
  • For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
  • Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications / Requirements:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology or Manufacturing Operations is preferred
• 6-8+ years of experience
• Masters degree preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

Required:

• Proven knowledge of standard practices, technology and supporting industry principles
• Experience gathering requirements and translating into a product or plant ecosystem vision.
• Deep understanding of business/processes and high-level understanding of high-quality digital product delivery
• Experienced in developing systems and tools to enable customer interactions and collaboration.
• Experience in MedTech, Life Sciences or other regulated industry preferred
• Foundational skills (at minimum) in Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Automation and Emerging Technology.

Preferred:

• Experienced in leading a product backlog/release plan, tracking team level metrics, attend product team ceremonies, removing blockers (burndown chart, release burn up).

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Budget Management, Business Architecture, Business Process Design, Business Savvy, Computer Programming, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Motivating People, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Product Knowledge, Resource Allocation, Software Development Management, Strategic Change, Tactical Planning, Team Management, Technical Credibility