Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Leader

Johnson & Johnson

. Establish, lead, and continuously enhance the project and portfolio governance framework .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $127,000 - $218,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and portfolio governance, leading cross-functional teams, and driving strategic alignment across organizational objectives. Proficient in financial planning, risk management, and utilizing advanced analytics tools to deliver measurable business outcomes.

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Project Governance ProcessPortfolio ManagementFinancial PlanningLeadership of Global TeamsAdvanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Project Portfolio ManagementRisk ManagementBenefits RealizationFinancial ModelingData AnalysisDashboard DevelopmentBudgetingStrategic PlanningIssue ResolutionExecution Against Project Objectives

Soft Skills

InfluencingNegotiationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingExecutive Communication

Tools & Technologies

PlaniswarePower BITableauSAPPortfolio Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Program Management Professional (PgMP)Prince2

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalLife SciencesHealthcareGovernance FrameworksGlobal Organizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, lead, and continuously enhance the project and portfolio governance framework
Own the end-to-end Project Governance Process and drive consistent adoption and compliance
Lead project portfolio planning, review, and reporting across Business Plan, June Update, November Update, Long-Range Financial Plan, and other strategic planning processes
Partner with functional leaders to align the portfolio with strategic priorities, organizational objectives, investment strategies, and business needs
Monitor and report portfolio health, including expenditures, resource capacity, risks, dependencies, milestones, benefits realization, and project performance
Develop executive-level portfolio analytics, dashboards, and insights
Evaluate the project pipeline and identify opportunities, resource demands, interdependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
Facilitate governance forums, portfolio reviews, and leadership discussions
Establish and harmonize project management standards, methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices
Build project and portfolio management capabilities through training, coaching, and standardized ways of working
Drive execution against project objectives, timelines, budgets, scope, quality requirements, and success metrics
Oversee capital appropriation and investment governance processes
Lead issue resolution and escalation management
Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, Operations, and Functional Leadership teams
Lead and manage a global team of contractors and project professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sciences, Operations, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in portfolio management, project management, operations, supply chain, finance, or related business functions
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs and portfolios in complex global organizations
Proven leadership experience managing global teams, including direct management and development of employees and/or contractors across multiple geographies
Strong business acumen and understanding of financial planning, budgeting, investment governance, and portfolio prioritization
Ability to operationalize strategy, drive execution, and deliver measurable business outcomes
Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive alignment across organizational boundaries without direct authority
Understanding of project portfolio management principles, governance frameworks, risk management, and benefits realization
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Strong verbal, written, and executive communication skills with experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership
Self-directed leadership and ability to manage complexity, challenge the status quo, and drive accountability
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis, including financial modeling, reporting, dashboard development, and decision-support analytics
Experience leveraging portfolio, reporting, and analytics tools
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred
Project Management certification (PMP, PgMP, Prince2, or equivalent)
Experience within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or similarly regulated industry
Experience with Planisware, Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or equivalent portfolio and reporting platforms
Demonstrated success scaling capabilities, processes, and governance models across global organizations
Must already have authorization to work in the country of employment
Immigration sponsorship and relocation support are not available
Candidates requiring future immigration sponsorship are not eligible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado employees; 56 hours for Washington employees
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 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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview accommodations
Hybrid work arrangement