Senior Manager, PSTS

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead integrated program management and provide programmatic oversight for complex, cross-functional priorities .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong program and portfolio management capabilities, integrating digital transformation, data science, and technology initiatives while effectively leading cross-functional teams. Excels in risk management, decision facilitation, and synthesizing complex information into actionable insights for leadership.

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Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementRisk IdentificationStakeholder ManagementDigital Transformation

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Hard Skills

Integrated PlanningDependency ManagementGovernanceExecution OversightAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision FacilitationIssue ResolutionChange ManagementStrategic Execution

Soft Skills

InfluencingFacilitationCommunicationAccountabilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AIAutomationData GovernanceInformation SecurityCompliance

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management CertificationAgile CertificationChange Management Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealthcareLife SciencesR&D Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead integrated program management and provide programmatic oversight for complex, cross-functional priorities
Integrate the PSTS digital, data science, AI, and technology portfolio
Connect priorities and investments to PSTS business and portfolio priorities and intended scientific, business, operational, portfolio, and enterprise outcomes
Partner with scientific, business, digital, technology, data science, finance, and operational teams to translate strategic priorities into coordinated execution
Strengthen integrated portfolio visibility and connect interdependent initiatives
Identify cross-portfolio dependencies and risks
Facilitate decision-making and support execution and follow-through across organizational boundaries
Maintain integrated program-management visibility across priorities, plans, dependencies, risks, resources, decisions, governance, and outcomes
Develop and maintain integrated program and portfolio plans
Lead integrated planning, milestones, critical dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, governance, and escalation
Drive alignment and follow-through across initiatives while preserving project teams’ accountability for day-to-day delivery
Identify resource and capacity constraints, execution barriers, and emerging risks
Synthesize portfolio information into insights, options, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations for leadership
Prepare and support leadership governance forums and facilitate timely decisions
Establish governance, program reviews, decision pathways, and portfolio-level reporting
Integrate stakeholder engagement, organizational readiness, adoption, and implementation considerations
Connect program activity to intended outcomes and identify continuous-improvement opportunities
Apply programmatic leadership to other high-priority SIS and PSTS strategic priorities, operating model changes, portfolio initiatives, and transformation efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, technology, project/program management, operations, or a related discipline
Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in program management, portfolio management, business operations, digital transformation, strategic execution, R&D operations, or a related field
Experience providing leadership or oversight across complex, cross-functional initiatives or portfolios within a matrixed organization
Strong program management capabilities
Knowledge of integrated planning, dependency management, risk and issue management, governance, and execution oversight
Ability to influence, facilitate decisions, and establish accountability across stakeholders without direct authority
Risk identification, issue resolution, decision facilitation, and escalation capabilities
Ability to synthesize complex scientific, business, operational, or technical information into clear insights, recommendations, and leadership-level communications
Analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity and changing priorities
Preferred: Master’s degree, MBA, or other relevant advanced degree
Preferred: Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or R&D environments
Preferred: Experience with digital transformation, data, AI, automation, or technology-enabled business transformation
Preferred: Experience across business, scientific, digital, technology, and data science organizations
Preferred: Portfolio governance, prioritization, strategic planning, organizational change, and business adoption experience
Preferred: Familiarity with regulated environments, data governance, information security, compliance, or technology controls
Preferred: Project/program management, Agile, change-management, or comparable certification or training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations