SI&D Project Lead – Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson

SI&D Project Lead managing strategic supply chain initiatives across functions at Johnson & Johnson. Focus on driving operational performance and ensuring governance for key projects.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRaynham • 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 managing supply chain initiatives, including governance, resource alignment, and risk management, while leveraging data analytics to drive operational excellence and measurable business results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

E2E Supply Chain ProcessesProgram GovernanceFinancial AnalysisLean Six SigmaStakeholder Alignment

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementOperational ExcellenceValue Realization TrackingBudget ManagementData Analytics

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCommunicationCross-Functional Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Business Intelligence ToolsDigital Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six SigmaPMPAgile

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingHealthcarePharmaceuticalLife SciencesSupply Chain Transformation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and manage governance structure across key supply chain initiatives
Support prioritization, resource & budget alignment, aligned with platform strategic roadmap
Ensure transparency through standardized reporting and executive updates
Identify interdependencies and proactively manage risks across initiatives
Track progress against milestones, KPIs, and value realization targets, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery
Translate high-level strategy into actionable roadmaps and execution plans
Lead end-to-end execution of platform strategic supply chain projects 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.
8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, or related business functions.
Proven success leading large cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives with measurable business results.
Strong knowledge of E2E supply chain processes (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, and Lifecycle Management).
Experience in program governance, portfolio management, financial analysis, and value realization tracking.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, drive change, and deliver results in a global matrix organization.
Preferred: Experience with product cost management, budget management, and business case development.
Preferred: Experience in Supply Chain transformation, S&OP/IBP, NPI, Value Stream Management, or external manufacturing.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
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