Senior Manager, Business Ecosystems – Deployment Strategy

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead the Transcend Business Ecosystem function for the MAKE deployment roadmap, including planning, readiness, deployment, and stabilization .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Transcend Business Ecosystem function for the MAKE deployment roadmap, including planning, readiness, deployment, and stabilization
Coordinate Business Ecosystems, Technology Services, Build teams, Integration teams, Deployment teams, and Manufacturing stakeholders
Drive alignment across business and technology organizations for manufacturing transformation initiatives
Develop and govern integrated deployment plans, Gantt schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical path activities
Lead planning across design, build, testing, cutover, deployment, hypercare, and stabilization phases
Coordinate FIT, BST, cut-over business validation testing, dress rehearsals, and go-live readiness activities
Establish governance for deployment timelines, testing progress, RAID items, interdependencies, resource plans, and readiness metrics
Partner with technical teams on dependencies, deployment sequencing, interface impacts, and business readiness
Facilitate executive governance, readiness reviews, deployment workshops, and cross-functional decision-making forums
Lead ecosystem RAID management and mitigation plans
Assess operational impacts, readiness gaps, and organizational change requirements with manufacturing business partners
Establish readiness metrics, deployment KPIs, and executive reporting mechanisms
Identify process optimization and continuous improvement opportunities
Advise program leadership on deployment risks, resource needs, organizational impacts, and readiness decisions
Foster relationships across business, technology, manufacturing, and external implementation partner groups
Ensure work complies with Johnson & Johnson Credo values, compliance requirements, and organizational standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required; Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
Advanced Degree (MBA, MS, Engineering, or related field) preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, deployment leadership, business transformation, supply chain technology, or enterprise systems implementation
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading large-scale ERP or digital transformation deployments within manufacturing environments
Strong technical background, including experience working directly with enterprise application build teams, integration teams, architecture teams, and technology delivery organizations
Demonstrated understanding of SAP S/4HANA, manufacturing systems, system integrations, data migration, and enterprise deployment methodologies
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business decisions
Proven experience managing large-scale cross-functional programs across highly matrixed global organizations
Strong understanding of deployment lifecycle management, testing, cutover planning, hypercare, and change management practices
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment among senior leaders and stakeholders
Excellent communication, executive presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with experience using data to support decision-making
Experience within Medical Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or regulated industries preferred
Ability to travel globally up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
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 the 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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company