Manager, R&D Engineering Applications

Johnson & Johnson

Manager of R&D Engineering Applications leading engineering application solutions at Johnson & Johnson. Overseeing product owners and driving application strategy within R&D.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution and sustainment of R&D engineering applications, including CAD, simulation, PLM, and related engineering tools
Manage a team of product owners and/or technical SMEs responsible for: Gathering business requirements, Supporting solution design and configuration, Prioritizing and delivering enhancements
Translate strategic roadmap direction into executable delivery plans, ensuring alignment with business needs and priorities
Partner with R&D business stakeholders to understand evolving engineering workflows and ensure tools enable efficiency and compliance
Oversee backlog management and Agile execution (Scrum/Kanban), ensuring consistent delivery of incremental value
Collaborate with IT, enterprise architecture, and vendors for solution delivery, integration, and issue resolution
Support application lifecycle management, including: Intake and evaluation of new capabilities, System enhancements and upgrades, Decommissioning of legacy tools
Drive harmonization of engineering tools and processes to reduce duplication while maintaining critical capabilities
Ensure data integrity and alignment with master data standards defined by the broader Applications & Master Data function
Support data integration and interoperability across engineering and downstream systems (Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain)
Monitor system performance, user adoption, and operational stability; identify and resolve issues proactively
Support compliance with regulated environment requirements (e.g., design controls, data traceability, validation needs)
Manage vendor relationships for engineering tools, including performance tracking and issue escalation
Contribute to budget tracking and financial management for engineering applications within assigned scope
Drive user engagement, feedback collection, and adoption efforts to maximize value of deployed solutions
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including: System adoption, Delivery cadence, Tool utilization, Data quality (where applicable)

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in engineering applications, product management, or R&D technology roles
Experience working with engineering platforms such as CAD, simulation tools, PLM, or related systems
Demonstrated experience delivering technology solutions in partnership with business and IT stakeholders
Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and managing backlogs and priorities
Strong understanding of engineering workflows and product development lifecycle processes
Experience operating in regulated environments or supporting compliance-driven systems
Proven ability to manage teams or lead cross-functional workstreams
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, computer science, information systems, or similar)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

CADsimulation toolsPLMAgile delivery methodologiesbacklog managementdata integrationapplication lifecycle managementkey performance indicators (KPIs)engineering applicationsproduct development lifecycle

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunication skillsteam managementcross-functional leadershipuser engagementfeedback collectionproblem-solvingstrategic planningcollaborationprioritization