R-034443 IM Transcend: Deployment Lead (1 of 3)
At Johnson & Johnson, health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one “clean” ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains. This program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from 7 to 1, standardizing processes to have a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that will enable us to support the Pharmaceutical business with agility. Additionally, the program will remediate the end-of-life system exposure that we risk towards the end of this decade.
We are searching for the best talent for an Innovative Medicines (IM) Transcend: Deployment Lead (1 of 3) to join our Team. This is an onsite/hybrid role.
The Deployment Lead is responsible for deploying a future state end-to-end solution for the Global transformation program across all program functions, work streams, and global teams. The implementation includes solution readiness, business readiness and transition to end-state where responsibility includes governance with sponsors and project management to ensure timely delivery, within budget. Interdependencies are handled and risks mitigated.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): United States, Puerto Rico - Requisition Number: R-033110; Belgium & Ireland - Requisition Number: R-034446; Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-034443. Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead deployment of the SAP ERP Implementation according to scope, timeline, and budget to meet final project objectives (FPOs) for all phases of the program
* Execute against an integrated project plan, drive stage gate and program governance processes, identify critical path, risks and lead cross-functional teams to deliver
* Align with global transformation programs (e.g., SigniFi - Transact) and other interdependent programs to not impact the global ERP delivery
* Forge robust working relationships with key business partners, especially technology and vendor deploy leads, to ensure program objectives are met
* Prepare business updates for senior level team members and sponsors
* Collaborate cross-functionally to enable a quality solution and according to defined program methodology and ways of working
* Partner with peers to ensure appropriate communication of key interdependencies, risks, and performance metrics
* Lead, shape, and influence deploy activities, team members and facilitate deployment, risk and program status meetings
Qualifications
Education
* Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is required
Experience And Skills
Required
* Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
* Deployment management experience leading large-scale business transformation programs, specifically ERP replacement programs with responsibility for deployment delivery
* Expertise in understanding critical path, risk management and mitigation, facilitating program level meetings, executive reporting, and strategic planning
* Strong communication to create clear and concise reports for leadership, and the ability to work well in teams, cross-functionally, and with all levels of the organization
* People leadership/management experience (direct or indirect reports)
Preferred
* Pharmaceutical Supply Chain or Commercial Operations knowledge
* Program management of an SAP implementation
* Applied knowledge of project tools like Smartsheet and/or JIRA
* FPX, PMP, or equivalent Project Management certification
Other
* Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally
* Requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel
* Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week
Seniorities
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Note: This description reflects essential responsibilities and qualifications for the Deployment Lead role. This posting may be replicated across countries to comply with local requirements; applications from all locations are welcome and will be considered as a single submission.
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