Technology Director, Make Americas

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Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Technical Product Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 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, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description:

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Technology Director, Make (AMERICA), located in New Jersey, USA . 

The Technology Director, Make (EMEA) is a senior IT leader responsible for shaping and delivering manufacturing technology solutions across DePuy Synthes operations in the EMEA region. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering leaders to enable safe, compliant, and efficient operations through modern, scalable digital solutions. The position plays a critical role in driving standardization, resilience, and continuous improvement across manufacturing systems while leading regional teams and influencing global strategy. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the AMERICA Manufacturing (“Make”) technology strategy aligned with global Supply Chain and IT priorities. 
• Oversee delivery and lifecycle management of manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, automation interfaces, plant IT, and data integration platforms). 
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering leaders to ensure technology solutions meet operational, regulatory, and compliance requirements. 
• Direct and develop managers and senior individual contributors in a matrixed, multinational environment. 
• Drive standardization, cybersecurity, and reliability of plant IT and manufacturing technology across AMERICA sites. 
• Lead regional technology investment planning, budgeting, and vendor management activities. 
• Champion continuous improvement, digital manufacturing, and data‑driven decision‑making initiatives. 
• Represent AMERICA Manufacturing Technology in global governance forums and cross‑regional programs. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (required). 
• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering or Information Systems) preferred. 
   

Experience and Skills 

Required 

• 10-12 years of progressive IT experience, including leadership roles supporting manufacturing or supply chain environments. 
• Proven experience leading managers and senior technical professionals in a complex, matrix organization. 
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, plant IT, and integration with enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, data platforms). 
• Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders and translate operational needs into technology solutions. 
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and large‑scale technology programs. 
• Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and quality/compliance expectations. 

Preferred 

• Experience supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing operations. 
• Exposure to digital manufacturing, automation, Industry 4.0, and advanced analytics initiatives. 
• Prior regional or global role with accountability across multiple manufacturing sites. 
• Experience working across EMEA with sensitivity to regional regulatory and cultural considerations. 

Other 

• Language: English required; additional European languages preferred. 
• Travel: Up to ~25% regional and international travel. 
• Certifications: ITIL, PMP, or similar certifications preferred. 

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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.

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. 

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Cost Management, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, New Program Development, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Software Development Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management

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)).

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-benefits