Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager, Training & Capability Strategy

Johnson & Johnson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New Brunswick • United States

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Salary

💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Define and implement the enterprise strategy for J&J Operating System (JJOS) training programs and certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Asset Management, etc).
  • Develop and maintain a multi‑year training program roadmap aligned to Innovative Medicine, MedTech, and Enterprise Function’s priorities.
  • Develop and deploy a communications plan aligned with the training program strategy to promote programs and celebrate successes.
  • Ensure training offerings are role‑based, scalable, and aligned to operating model maturity and site needs.
  • Continuously grow the training strategy based on performance insights, business demand, capability gaps, and external benchmarking.
  • Design standardized, high‑quality training curricula and learning pathways across JJOS capabilities.
  • Ensure consistent, effective execution of training programs across sites and functions.
  • Embed sustainability mechanisms and feedback mechanisms to maintain content relevance, quality, and adoption over time.
  • Establish clear certification criteria, proficiency levels, and recertification requirements.
  • Balance rigor and practicality to drive applied learning and operational impact.
  • Integrate training programs into broader talent development and capability‑building strategies.
  • Support content development activities of other team members, as required.
  • Design and implement a Train‑the‑Trainer program to build internal instructional capability across the Enterprise.
  • Enable associates to serve as certified trainers, coaches, and capability leaders.
  • Cultivate a community of practice to sustain knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  • Define and implement value realization methodologies for JJOS training programs.
  • Establish clear links between training, uplifting capability and business outcomes (e.g., efficiency, cost, reliability).
  • Communicate value through leadership‑ready insights, dashboards, and narratives.
  • Ensure training programs are delivered in a cost‑efficient and scalable manner.
  • Establish governance to maintain standards, prioritize investments, and manage demand.
  • Partner with site, functional, and enterprise customers to align needs, expectations, and execution.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on capability priorities and investment decisions.

Requirements

  • Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience across multiple functions of Supply Chain.
  • Demonstrated experience working in global, matrixed environments and interfacing with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives.
  • Program and project management experience, including leading strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Strong ability to design and implement enterprise‑level capability and training strategies.
  • Experience building roadmaps and operating models that scale across sites and functions.
  • Digital Mindset: Demonstrates a digital‑first approach by employing AI, analytics, and enterprise digital tools to enable scalable solutions and drive measurable business impact.
  • Ability to connect training, performance, and value outcomes.
  • Experience translating CI methodologies into practical, role‑based learning experiences.
  • Understanding of site and functional operating realities in complex, global environments.
  • Strong knowledge of coaching, facilitation, and adult‑learning.
  • Ability to enable others to teach, coach, and lead capability deployment.
  • Experience defining, tracking, and communicating program value and benefits.
  • Ability to link capability development to measurable operational and financial outcomes.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize insights for senior leadership.
  • Executive‑ready communication and storytelling capabilities.
  • Ability to drive alignment and adoption without direct authority.
  • Proficiency with learning platforms, portfolio/reporting tools, and enterprise analytics.
  • Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Co-Pilot: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience engaging with external vendors to develop and deliver training programs.
  • Experience creating and managing team budgets.
  • Other: Proficiency with English language required.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
LeanSix SigmaAsset Managementprogram managementproject managementcapability developmenttraining strategy designcontinuous improvementdigital toolsanalytics
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipcoachingfacilitationstorytellinganalytical skillsalignmentcommunity buildingstakeholder engagementtrusted advisor