Transformation Director

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead end-to-end improvement initiatives using DMAIC, Lean, and systems-thinking methods .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $154,000 - $265,650 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading end-to-end improvement initiatives using DMAIC and Lean methodologies, with a strong focus on translating objectives into measurable outcomes and sustaining improvements through effective governance and coaching. Proficient in analyzing process performance and aligning improvements with digital capabilities in regulated environments.

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt CertificationDMAIC MethodologyProcess Improvement LeadershipStatistical AnalysisEnterprise Transformation

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Hard Skills

Value-Stream MappingRoot-Cause AnalysisDesign of ExperimentsProcess CapabilityControl PlanningAdvanced AnalyticsWorkflow AutomationProcess MiningDashboard DevelopmentPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationCoachingCommunicationFacilitationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SAP S/4HANAERP SystemsVisualization ToolsDigital CapabilitiesAI-Enabled Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltMaster Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesHealthcareRegulated EnvironmentOperational ValueFinancial Value

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end improvement initiatives using DMAIC, Lean, and systems-thinking methods
Simplify and standardize processes by eliminating non-value-added work, unnecessary handoffs, duplicate controls, and local variation
Translate transformation objectives and capability roadmaps into improvement portfolios, charters, achievements, and measurable outcomes
Establish baselines, analyze process performance, identify root causes, and develop control plans, dashboards, and leading indicators
Define benefit hypotheses, validate assumptions, and track productivity, cost, cash, working capital, service, quality, and risk outcomes
Align process improvements with global templates, clean-core principles, data standards, automation, and digital or AI-enabled capabilities
Facilitate cross-functional workshops covering process ownership, decision rights, dependencies, trade-offs, and issue paths
Build standard work, governance, capability, and controls to sustain improvements beyond implementation and release
Coach Green Belts, process owners, and project teams
Communicate progress, risks, decisions, and value realization to senior stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s / University or equivalent degree is required
Postgraduate, graduate, or focused degree preferred in Engineering, Science, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance or related field
Minimum of a Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required
Master Black Belt preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated leadership of complex, cross-functional improvement initiatives
Proven application of DMAIC, Lean, value-stream mapping, statistical analysis, root-cause analysis, design of experiments, process capability, and/or control planning
Demonstrated ability to translate improvement opportunities into quantified operational and financial value
Experience working across multiple functions in a global and regulated environment
Experience with enterprise transformation, ERP-enabled process redesign, or SAP S/4HANA preferred
Working knowledge of process mining, workflow automation, advanced analytics, and/or visualization tools preferred
Life Sciences, Healthcare, or similarly regulated industry experience preferred
Proficiency in English, written and verbal
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
Ability to work on-site a minimum of three days each week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
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
Flexible work policy with two remote workdays each week
Inclusive interview process and accommodations for applicants with disabilities