SI&D Project Lead – Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson

SI&D Project Lead responsible for strategic initiatives in orthopaedic supply chain at Johnson & Johnson. Leading projects to enhance operational performance across multiple locations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timePalm Beach Gardens • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end supply chain processes, project governance, and value realization tracking, with a strong ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives that enhance financial performance. Proficient in applying operational excellence methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to achieve measurable business results.

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End-To-End Supply Chain ManagementProject GovernanceValue Realization TrackingLean Six Sigma CertificationDigital Analytics Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentData-Driven Decision-MakingKPI EstablishmentRisk ManagementOperational Excellence MethodologiesCapacity ExpansionCOGS ReductionWorking Capital Optimization

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCross-Functional LeadershipCommunication SkillsStakeholder AlignmentChange Management

Tools & Technologies

Business Intelligence ToolsDigital Analytics ToolsDashboard Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six SigmaPMPAgile

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainOperationsManufacturingPlanningMedical DeviceHealthcarePharmaceuticalLife Sciences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure transparency through standardized reporting and executive project updates.
Identify interdependencies and proactively manage risks within project.
Track progress against milestones, KPIs, and value realization targets, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery.
Develop planning deliverables including detailed timelines, budget tracker, risk & mitigations, and decision logs, escalation paths, and overall project governance.
Lead end-to-end execution of platform strategic supply chain project or workstreams in support to initiatives that will improve financial performance and support business growth, including Capacity expansion, COGS reduction and working capital optimization.
Drive alignment across stakeholders, including value stream leaders, operations, finance, procurement, planning, quality and engineering teams.
Partner closely with Finance to ensure transparency of benefits and tracking of value realization.
Act as a central connector across functions, ensuring alignment on priorities and execution.
Influence without authority in a matrixed organization.
Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.
Leverage data, metrics, and analytics to identify improvement opportunities.
Establish dashboards and KPIs to measure initiative performance and impact.
Apply operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain.
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, or related business functions.
Proven success leading cross-functional projects and/or strategic initiatives with measurable business results.
Strong knowledge of E2E supply chain processes (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, and Lifecycle Management).
Experience in project governance and value realization tracking.
Demonstrated ability to influence, drive change, and deliver results in a global matrix organization.
Experience with product cost management, budget management, and business case development.
Experience, training, or certification in digital analytics, business intelligence, AI, or data-driven decision-making tools.
Lean Six Sigma, PMP, Agile, or other relevant continuous improvement/project management certifications.
Experience in regulated industries (Medical Device, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences) and managing global teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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