Director of Program Management

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe 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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

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Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Project Management to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of high-impact capital and operational projects across two manufacturing plants. This role will be responsible for managing a capital and operational spend of $50–$70 million annually, ensuring that all projects align with corporate strategy, are delivered on time and within budget, and drive measurable business value.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with deep experience in project management within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with strong financial acumen, cross-functional leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of strategic projects, from initiation through execution and closeout, across two manufacturing facilities.

• Develop and manage the annual capital and operational project portfolio, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial targets.

• Oversee project management and serve as the primary liaison between plant leadership, engineering, finance, supply chain, and executive leadership.

• Implement standardized project management methodologies, tools, and governance processes to improve project delivery and accountability.

• Monitor project performance through KPIs, financial metrics, timelines, and risk assessments, ensuring optimal resource allocation and ROI.

• Collaborate with Finance to manage and report on capital and operational budgets ($50M–$70M annually).

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead change management and communication efforts to support smooth implementation of project initiatives.

• Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership in identifying, prioritizing, and evaluating new strategic investment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of related work experience is required.

• Proven experience managing large capital budgets.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex projects to completion.

• Deep understanding of project management tools.

• Strong financial acumen, including budget planning, forecasting, and ROI analysis.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, Jacksonville, Florida.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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