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:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Grecia, 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 Deployment Director to be in Costa Rica.

Purpose:

The Deployment Lead is responsible for deploying a future state E2E solution for the Global transformation program across all program functions, work streams, and global teams. The implementation includes solution readiness, business readiness and transition to end-state where responsibility includes governance with sponsors and project management to ensure timely delivery, within budget. Interdependencies are handled and risks mitigated.

 

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:

• Lead deployment of the SAP ERP Implementation according to scope, timeline, quality and budget to meet final project objectives (FPOs) for all phases of the program.
• Execute against an integrated project plan, drive stage gate and program governance processes, identify critical path, risks and lead cross-functional teams to deliver.
• Align with global transformation programs (e.g., SigniFi - Transact) and other interdependent programs to not impact the global ERP delivery.
• Forge robust working relationships with key business partners, especially technology and vendor deploy leads, to ensure program objectives are met.
• Prepare business updates for senior level team members and sponsors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enable a quality solution and according to defined program methodology and ways of working.
• Partner with peers to ensure appropriate communication of key interdependencies, risks, and performance metrics.
• Lead, shape, and influence deploy activities, team members and facilitate deployment, risk and program status meetings.
• Be a role model of the deployment methodology and agile way of working. 
• Ensure the project follows deployment best practices and stage-gate governance processes to ensure a quality solution is delivered on-time, on budget, and on-quality.  Ensure the Agile.
• 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

• Minimum of a Bachelor's University Degree is required
• Advanced degree, MBA is preferred
• 10-12 years of related experience
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of Program Management leadership experience on large complex business transformation programs through technology implementation.
• Deployment management experience leading large-scale business transformation programs, specifically ERP replacement programs (i.e., ERP upgrades are not equivalent to replacement programs) with responsibility for deployment delivery
• Experience leading project timelines and achievements in a sophisticated business environment and multi-ERP/system environment is required.
• Expertise in understanding critical path, risk management and mitigation, facilitating program level meetings, executive reporting, and strategic planning
• Strong communication to create clear and concise reports for leadership, and the ability to work well in teams, cross-functionally, and with all levels of the organization
• Strong familiarity in PMO/SAP Design/Build/Test/Deploy Agile methodology is required.
• Advanced skills in project management software, Jira is required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and connect cross-functional teams, including status reporting and leadership communication is required.
• Experience running stand-up meetings to facilitate team coordination and project progress is required.
• Experience establishing strong scope governance protocols to avoid scope creep, manage scope intake, and ensure project alignment with overall objectives is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively leading a team to achieve critical deliveries while adhering to timelines and quality standards is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms are required.
• Ability to embed a culture of harmonization and process improvement and value creation across the business is required.
• People leadership/management experience (direct or indirect reports).

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

• Supply Chain/Manufacturing, Finance and Commercial Operations knowledge
• Program management of harmonized ERP architecture implementation across regions and functions.
• Applied knowledge of project tools like Smartsheet and/or JIRA
• Certification in areas of expertise (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma /Process Excellence, FXP/PMP, APICS, etc.)
• Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally. Additional languages like (Spanish and/or Portugues) are an advantage.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW), Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility