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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Project Leader, Strategic Projects to join its dynamic Vision Care team located in Jacksonville, FL!

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/.

Organizes and controls projects relating to NPI readiness in Supply Chain for Product Management. Participates in the cross-functional team and coordinates the development, roll-out, and implementation of all aspects of the new product introduction into Operations including ancillary Supply Chain initiatives, ex. packaging, kits. Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including Project Objectives as they relate to Operations. Assist in facilitating and developing cross functional project plans, timelines, and resource requirements to ensure successful transfer and commercialization with all necessary organizations. (Engineering, Operations, Planning, Sourcing, etc.)

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including FPOs as they relate to Operations.
• Designs systems to analyze, monitor, and track cost-spend data, assess risk-benefit ratios, and provide insight on business impact.
• Assists in establishing and implementing the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates, and work plan schedules for assigned projects.
• Constructs program plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Drafts Request for Proposals for complex projects, evaluates and appraises incoming supplier bids, and presents results to senior level management.
• Establishes open communication channels with internal and external suppliers to ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Applies advanced knowledge of market trends and forecasting methods to develop process improvements for the organization's program management plans and strategies.
• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree - Technical/Business related field.
• Minimum of 5 years Operations, Engineering, or other relevant Supply Chain experience.
• 3 years of project management related experience. Project Management certification preferred (ex. FPX, PMP, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of Vision Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Proven Leadership skills

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.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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