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 management and portfolio management capabilities, with expertise in integrated planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights and facilitate decision-making across cross-functional teams.

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Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementStrategic Execution

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Hard Skills

Integrated PlanningDependency ManagementGovernanceExecution OversightDigital TransformationR&D OperationsBusiness OperationsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision Facilitation

Soft Skills

InfluencingFacilitationCommunicationAccountabilityAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional InitiativesMatrixed OrganizationContinuous ImprovementLeadership GovernanceOperational Readiness

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
Maintain integrated plans covering priorities, dependencies, risks, resource considerations, decisions, governance, and outcomes
Develop and maintain integrated program and portfolio plans
Facilitate alignment across business owners, digital leadership, Finance, JJT, DDSAI, initiative leads, and other partners
Manage milestones, critical dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, governance, escalations, and execution follow-through
Identify cross-initiative dependencies, resource and capacity constraints, execution barriers, and emerging risks
Synthesize portfolio and program information into insights, options, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations for leadership
Prepare and support leadership governance forums and facilitate decision-making
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 opportunities for continuous improvement
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 and knowledge of integrated planning, dependency management, risk and issue management, governance, and execution oversight
Ability to influence, facilitate decisions, and establish accountability across business, scientific, technical, and operational stakeholders without direct authority
Strong 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
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity and changing priorities while maintaining structure, momentum, and follow-through

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; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours
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 process and disability accommodations
Equal opportunity employment
General company benefits information available at https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits