Senior Director, ERP Product & Platform, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Director, ERP Product & Platform at Johnson & Johnson leading SAP systems across multiple divisions.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeFlorida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the technology strategy and architecture for SAP platforms, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Proven ability to manage global teams and partner relationships to deliver high-value technology solutions in a regulated environment.

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SAP ECC Platform ManagementSAP S/4 ImplementationSAP BTP ArchitectureRegulatory Compliance in Life SciencesPeople Leadership and Team Development

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Hard Skills

SAP Platform ArchitectureSAP COE GovernanceABAP DevelopmentData MigrationAutomated TestingChange ManagementCybersecurity ComplianceSupply Chain ManagementIntegration with Non-SAP SolutionsCode Remediation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic Decision-MakingContinuous ImprovementInnovation

Tools & Technologies

SAP BTPSAP ISVendor Management ToolsFinancial Oversight SystemsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPITILSAP CertificationSupply Chain Certification

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesRegulatory RequirementsEnterprise ApplicationsGlobal Technology ProgramsHigh-Performing Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end ‑ to ‑ end technology strategy, architecture, delivery, and operations of the SAP platform capabilities across multiple SAP ECC and S/4 instances in alignment with enterprise business priorities.
Lead prioritization decisions to balance regulatory, operational, and strategic initiatives while maximizing business value and meeting critical Day 1 and TSA exit separation objectives.
Establish and operate the SAP COE governance model including product and platform architecture standards, budgets, and vendor and partner management.
Manage SAP and SI/managed services partner relationships, licensing strategy, and contract performance.
Support SAP capabilities for Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality, aligned to DePuy Synthes business priorities and regulatory requirements.
Lead the application of AI and automation to modernize platforms and operations at scale such as code remediation, automated testing, etc.
Ensure regulatory, data integrity, and cybersecurity compliance across all technology platforms.
Build, develop, and inspire a high ‑ performing global technology organization, including internal teams (on and offshore) and strategic partners.
Establish strong governance, vendor management, and financial oversight for technology investments and operating spend.
Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and standardization to enable resilient and future ‑ ready SAP ecosystem.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field required.
Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
12-14 years of progressive experience planning, designing, delivering, and supporting enterprise SAP business applications and platforms.
Demonstrated enterprise experience leading, architecting, and supporting SAP platforms including SAP ECC, SAP S/4, SAP BTP, satellite SAP solutions, and integration with non-SAP boundary solutions.
Demonstrated experience leading and delivering SAP COE platform services including administration (BASIS), development (ABAP, SAP IS), SAP BTP, release/ change/transport & landscape management, security, archiving, and data migration.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale, global technology programs and complex transformations including migration to SAP S/4.
Experience operating in a highly regulated Life Sciences industry with strong compliance and validation expectations.
People leadership experience, including building diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams including establishing off shore GCC delivery teams.
Other Language: English proficiency required.
Travel: Up to ~20% domestic and international travel.
Certifications: IT, SAP, supply chain, or program management certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL) 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.
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.