Senior Manager, Value Stream Leader – Surgical Energy

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead development, refresh, alignment, and execution of Product Strategy Roadmaps for assigned value streams .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end supply chain management, including strategy development, portfolio optimization, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive measurable improvements in complex, matrixed environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-To-End Supply Chain ManagementValue Stream ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain StrategyPortfolio OptimizationLifecycle ManagementRisk MitigationData AnalysisCost OptimizationInventory ManagementManufacturing PlanningSourcingDistribution

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementWritten CommunicationExecutive PresentationFacilitationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookData Visualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management CertificationLean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesHealthcare ManufacturingRegulated IndustryGlobal EnvironmentMatrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, refresh, alignment, and execution of Product Strategy Roadmaps for assigned value streams
Establish value stream governance, decision rights, performance routines, and stakeholder engagement across the global matrix
Connect portfolio plans with network strategy, strategic capacity, lifecycle management, new product introduction, risk and resilience, and annual business planning
Define and monitor end-to-end value stream performance across quality, service, cost, cash, growth, compliance, and resilience
Own value stream inputs to financial planning and synchronize assumptions, opportunities, risks, and trade-offs with Finance and functional partners
Develop scenarios, business cases, and recommendations for portfolio mix, SKU rationalization, cost and inventory optimization, capital investments, capacity, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and network design
Drive prioritization of lifecycle and continuous-improvement investments
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve systemic barriers, clarify ownership, accelerate decisions, and sustain measurable improvements
Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate end-to-end product and supply risks
Support structured responses and executive communication for significant supply or quality events
Partner with new product and lifecycle teams on supply chain readiness, network and supplier decisions, phase-in/phase-out planning, and commercialization
Influence across functions, regions, and organizational levels to build alignment and drive fact-based decisions
Prepare executive-level updates on performance, strategic choices, risks, dependencies, and required decisions
Serve as a change agent for operating models, governance standards, digital tools, and continuous-improvement practices
Coach and develop value stream partners and emerging leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in end-to-end supply chain, manufacturing, planning, sourcing, distribution, engineering, R&D, commercial, project or program management, or a related function
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable results in a complex, matrixed organization
Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain linkages across demand and supply planning, sourcing, manufacturing, inventory, distribution, and customer service
Experience developing strategy, roadmaps, business cases, scenarios, and recommendations from multiple sources of quantitative and qualitative data
Demonstrated business and financial acumen, including the ability to evaluate cost, inventory, capital, profitability, and service trade-offs
Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, written communication, and executive presentation skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, constructively challenge assumptions, and drive decisions without direct authority
Advanced degree such as an MBA or master’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or a related field
Experience in medical devices, healthcare manufacturing, or another regulated industry
Experience with value stream management, product strategy roadmaps, lifecycle management, portfolio optimization, risk and resilience, strategic capacity, network strategy, or new product introduction
Project or program management certification and/or Lean or Six Sigma certification
Experience working in a global environment and with internal and external manufacturing or supplier networks
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and data visualization or analytics tools
Must be able to work effectively across time zones and with globally distributed teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Equal employment opportunity
Interview process accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required