Senior Manager, Strategic Project Management

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Manager overseeing strategic project management efforts for DePuy Synthes, driving cross-functional programs and leading enterprise-level initiatives.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project governance, risk management, and performance tracking within highly regulated industries, while effectively leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic business outcomes through advanced project management methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project GovernanceRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementAgile MethodologyExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram ManagementBudgetingPerformance TrackingChange ManagementPortfolio ManagementTransformation LeadershipIntegration ManagementWaterfall MethodologyHybrid Methodology

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencingStrategic ThinkingMentoringCommunication

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesLife SciencesRegulated IndustryEnterprise PMOCross-Functional Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, cross-functional programs critical to DePuy Synthes’ growth
Provide enterprise-level project leadership
Partner with senior leaders to drive business outcomes
Establish and govern project management standards, tools, and best practices
Provide clear, executive-level communication on project status and risks
Proactively identify dependencies, risks, and change impacts
Lead and mentor project managers and team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
8–10 years of progressive experience in project and/or program management
Proven leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities
Expertise in project governance, risk management, budgeting, and performance tracking
Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a highly regulated industry preferred
Experience leading transformation, integration, or large change initiatives preferred
Familiarity with portfolio management and enterprise PMO environments preferred
Advanced proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
Excellent communication skills, including executive-ready presentations and status reporting
Strong strategic thinking and execution skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
401(k)
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for residents in Colorado – 48 hours; for residents in Washington – 56 hours
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
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
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year