SI&D Project Lead – Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson

SI&D Project Lead managing cross-functional initiatives in orthopedic supply chain at Johnson & Johnson. Responsible for strategic E2E transformation and operational performance improvements.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timePalm Beach Gardens • Florida, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,000 - $151,800 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 change in a matrixed organization. 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 ProcessesProject GovernanceValue Realization TrackingLean Six Sigma CertificationCross-Functional Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalyticsKPI DevelopmentRisk ManagementOperational ExcellenceCapacity ExpansionCOGS ReductionWorking Capital OptimizationBusiness Case Development

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityStakeholder AlignmentCommunication SkillsChange ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Digital Analytics ToolsBusiness Intelligence ToolsData-Driven Decision-Making ToolsDashboards

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 (preferred).
Experience, training, or certification in digital analytics, business intelligence, AI, or data-driven decision-making tools (preferred).
Lean Six Sigma, PMP, Agile, or other relevant continuous improvement/project management certifications (preferred).
Experience in regulated industries (Medical Device, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences) and managing global teams (preferred).

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.
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year