Hybrid Program Manager, Systems Validation

at Johnson & Johnson

• Job title: Program Manager, Systems Validation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $134,000 - $231,150 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Santa Clara, United States

About the role

• Program Manager driving healthcare technology innovations as a core member of the systems PMO team. Focused on design, usability, and safety validation of robotic systems with team collaboration and Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• The Program Manager will be a core member of the systems PMO team, responsible for driving the design, usability, and safety validation of the robotic system.
• You will be responsible for developing end to end schedules, and breaking them down into actionable quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs).
• Working within a hybrid Agile project management framework to focus and drive the teams to achieve important short-term milestones that are critical to the success of the overall development plan and strategy.
• In collaboration with the team, the Program Manager will drive risk management and mitigation which requires contingency planning, conflict resolution, and tradeoff assessments.
• Building strong relationships with peers and cross functional partners.
• With other team leaders, the individual should create a positive team environment and a culture with a sense of urgency, driving toward improved team effectiveness and achievement.
• The individual needs to be willing to communicate difficult decisions, strategies, and priorities while maintaining a culture of collaboration and end to end accountability.
• This position may require up to 10-15% travel US domestic.

Requirements

• B.S. is required, BS in Engineering or related technical subject area is highly preferred.
• Prior program management experience of 6+ years is required, 8+ is preferred.
• Ideal candidate has experience with design validation, usability studies, and preclinical safety.
• Prior experience in a regulated environment is required, and medical device experience is preferred.
• Previous experience leading a multi-disciplinary technical project team is required, with experience working on a software-integrated HW product is preferred.
• Experience with managing schedules with project management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet is required; experience with Agile methodology and Jira capabilities preferred.
• High performer and leader with demonstrated ability to manage a complex program in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidate must demonstrate influence and conflict resolution skills and ability to work collaboratively to align diverse stakeholders and lead teams without direct reporting authority.
• Successful candidate must have proven track record of taking initiative with demonstrated ability to manage a complex program in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidate must demonstrate ability to work collaboratively to align diverse stakeholders and lead teams and influence decision making without direct reporting authority is essential.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities