Overview
Join Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) Business Technology as a Senior Manager, IT Strategy, Portfolio & Operations – EMEA.
Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare technology across Europe? JJIM is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager of IT Strategy, Portfolio & Operations to drive operational excellence across our EMEA Commercial organization. In this high-impact role, you’ll manage the processes that guide our technology investments, resource allocation, and product portfolio. As a key partner to the EMEA Head of Technology and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll drive strategic decision-making across our IT portfolio—ensuring resources and investments are aligned to deliver maximum value to our business and patients. This position can be located at any J&J site in Europe with a minimum 3 days/week on-site.
Responsibilities
* Portfolio Management: (~50%)
o Guide the selection and prioritization of IT investments across EMEA Commercial.
o Lead governance processes including Business Planning, Long-Range Financial Planning, and Investment Council reviews.
o Partner with Finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
o Continuously optimize the portfolio to reflect evolving business needs and maximize ROI.
o Continuously review the latest financial thinking, recommending reallocation, re-prioritization and optimization.
o Partner with finance to prepare financial presentations and ensure Bill of IT charges, budget transfers, charge-ins / charge-outs, reclasses, and actuals are accurately reflected in our Portfolio.
* Product Management: (~20%)
o Champion product excellence by ensuring adherence to enterprise processes and timely data collection.
o Identify and resolve process/tooling gaps to empower Pharma product teams.
o Measure and communicate product value against Total Cost of Ownership, highlighting risks and opportunities.
* Strategy & Operations: (~30%)
o Act as Chief of Staff to the EMEA Commercial IT VP, orchestrating leadership operations and strategic planning.
o Track progress against the IT strategy and annual goals & objectives.
o Deliver insights and updates on financials, product performance, and resource allocation.
o Build strategic partnerships across Business Technology, Finance, and JJT.
o Lead change management, communications, and training initiatives.
o Formulate perspectives on topics pertinent to pharmaceuticals and technology, through research and analysis.
o Continually strive to improve and evolve processes and develop organizational competencies in portfolio / product planning and execution, resource management and benefit realization.
What We’re Looking For
* A strategic thinker with a strong background in IT portfolio management, operations, finance, or business technology leadership.
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
* Passion for innovation and a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through technology.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
* 8+ years of progressive experience in IT and/or Finance is required.
* Strong financial acumen and analytical skills with the ability to reconcile budgets is required.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently is required.
* Ability to translate data into messages appropriate for executive audiences is required.
* Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels is required.
* Proficiency in Office 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, CoPilot) is required.
* Experience in the Pharma/Life Sciences industry is preferred.
* Experience with Agile, Jira, Kanban, or UX Design is a plus.
* Deep understanding of portfolio management methodologies and tools is a plus.
* Ability to travel up to 6 times per year within EMEA, and once annually internationally is required.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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