Senior Director, IT Portfolio Management, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Director governing global IT investments, portfolio governance, and transformation delivery for Johnson & Johnson’s orthopaedics business.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • Florida, 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 IT Portfolio Management, including governance, budgeting, and alignment of technology investments with business strategy. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive transformation initiatives within complex, global organizations.

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IT Portfolio ManagementEnterprise PMO/EPMO LeadershipAgile Delivery MethodologiesFinancial ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Portfolio Management FrameworksProgram ManagementProject ManagementBudgetingForecastingValue Realization TrackingGovernance ModelsRisk ManagementChange ManagementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationTeam LeadershipInfluence Skills

Tools & Technologies

PlanviewServiceNowClarityAzure DevOps

Certifications & Qualifications

Portfolio Management CertificationProgram Management CertificationFinancial Management Certification

Industry Keywords

TransformationDivestitureOperating Model ChangeLife SciencesHealthcare

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the enterprise IT portfolio strategy aligned with business objectives, financial targets, and transformation priorities
Establish and evolve the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office operating model, governance structures, decision rights, and standardized processes
Manage portfolio budgeting, forecasting, cost transparency, business-case rigor, and ROI/value tracking
Govern AI initiatives through structured intake, evaluation, and prioritization of AI use cases
Drive transparency into delivery status, financial health, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization through executive reporting and metrics
Provide enterprise oversight of programs and projects across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk
Align portfolio priorities with enterprise capacity through resource planning, utilization, and trade-off decisions
Lead IT portfolio governance for separation and transition activities, including Day 1/Day 2 objectives and TSA milestones
Embed enterprise risk, cybersecurity, compliance, and financial controls into portfolio management processes
Improve portfolio management processes, tools, analytics, and reporting
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing portfolio management function
Partner with executive business and technology leaders across IT and business stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline (required)
12–15+ years of experience in IT portfolio, program, and project management leadership within complex, global organizations
Proven ability to lead enterprise PMO/EPMO functions at scale
Deep expertise in portfolio and program management frameworks, governance models, and delivery methodologies
Strong experience managing large, complex, cross-functional programs and transformation initiatives
Solid understanding of Agile, hybrid, and traditional technology delivery models
Experience with enterprise IT financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and value realization tracking
Ability to align technology investments with business strategy and measurable outcomes
Strong financial acumen for executive-level investment decisions
Excellent executive communication skills
Track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing global teams
Strong stakeholder management and influence skills across business and IT leadership
Experience driving change, governance discipline, and continuous improvement at enterprise scale
Fluent in English
Up to 10–15% domestic and international travel as required
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Relevant portfolio, program, or financial management certifications preferred
Preferred experience in transformation, divestiture, operating model change, regulated or matrixed environments, global regions, life sciences, medical devices, healthcare, and tools such as Planview, ServiceNow, Clarity, or Azure DevOps

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation –120 hours
Standard Sick time - 40 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
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support for applicants with disabilities