Project Manager, Network Transition

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Deliver Excellence

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia, Madrid, Spain, Milano, Italy, Pomezia, Roma, Italy, Prague, Czechia

Job Description:

The JJMT Transformation function is responsible for designing and realizing the future-state supply chain network for Johnson & Johnson MedTech. This function includes oversight of consolidation and rationalization actions for the global distribution network, a strategic shift toward an asset-light model, and the build-out of new, future-looking logistics capabilities including partner management, network design, systems strategy, and defining the transition standards required to sustain performance in the future state. The team operates centrally, working in close partnership with regional Deliver teams across EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and North America.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

 

As part of the Network Orchestration function within Transformation, this role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of network transition activities required to enable the future-state supply chain network.

 

The position is responsible for supporting execution of distribution network transition initiatives, including coordination of transition plans, milestone tracking, risk management, and governance activities across regions and functions. This includes ensuring that network transition activities are executed in line with defined timelines, standards, and transformation objectives while maintaining alignment across stakeholders.

 

The role works closely with regional teams and cross-functional stakeholders to support transition readiness, issue resolution, and visibility into execution progress and risks across network transformation initiatives.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES / PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Essential Functions)

• Support planning and coordination of network transition activities across distribution sites, regions, and functions
• Develop and maintain detailed transition plans, trackers, and governance documentation to support execution of network changes
• Track transition milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution where required
• Coordinate with regional teams to ensure readiness of operational, systems, infrastructure, and partner-related activities supporting transitions
• Support execution of site transition activities, including coordination of cutover planning, stabilization activities, and transition governance
• Ensure transition activities remain aligned with defined standards, timelines, and future-state network objectives
• Facilitate communication and coordination across cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, IT, Digital, Procurement, Partner Management, and regional teams
• Prepare reporting and updates for governance forums, including visibility into transition progress, risks, mitigation actions, and key decisions
• Support identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance consistency and efficiency of transition execution across sites and regions
• Maintain documentation of transition activities, lessons learned, and best practices to support future deployments and continuous improvement
• Support management of interdependencies between network transitions and broader transformation initiatives

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

List minimum type and amount of relevant education, training, and experience necessary to perform the position proficiently.  Be specific, especially with experience.

 

Education and/or additional training:

 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required
• A Master's degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

 

Experience and functional competencies:

 

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, project management, or transformation programs
• Experience supporting operational transitions, network changes, site implementations, or large-scale transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of supply chain and distribution operations, including warehouse and transportation processes
• Experience managing project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and governance activities across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work in a global, matrix organization: strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced transformation environment
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, IT, Procurement, and external partners
• Proficiency in project management and reporting tools

 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

 

·       Live Our Credo – Demonstrates and inspires the behaviors that reinforce Our Credo.

 

·       Connect – Cultivates meaningful external relationships and partnerships outside of J&J, adding value and insights for the enterprise; leverages insights to proactively uncover critical unmet needs and turn them into new opportunities.

 

·       Shape – Translates insights into innovative and viable products or solutions, creating value; challenges the status quo and leads change management activities, creating positive change; takes and properly manages risks, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance, contributing to value creation.

 

·       Lead - Takes ownership for talent acquisition, performance and development in a way that enhances the performance and development of self and others; maximizes and leverages diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and talent to generate innovative ideas or solutions to address organizational challenges; engages in and encourages others to have transparent and constructive conversations and encourages others, contributing to a high-performing organization.

 

·       Deliver - Empowers people to act with speed, agility, and accountability, enabling them to achieve organizational goals and strategies; makes decisions and takes actions based on a global and enterprise-wide mindset that adds value across the enterprise; balances short- and long-term strategic choices, positions the organization to achieve both short-term and expected future results.

 

 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  This document is not a contract for employment.

 

 

 

DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING: Describe the types of decisions which are made, reviewed, or referred. Describe the types of problems solved or referred. Indicate the degree to which decisions made and problems solved are circumscribed by procedure, policies, standards, or regulations.

Responsibility for supporting execution and coordination of network transition activities, including maintenance of transition plans, governance frameworks, and execution tracking mechanisms.

Decision-making and problem solving related to coordination of transition activities, identification and escalation of risks and dependencies, prioritization of issues impacting execution timelines, and alignment of stakeholders across functions and regions to support successful network transitions.

 

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT:

High degree of independent judgment required

 

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Benchmarking, Consulting, Demand Forecasting, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Lean Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Order Management, Organizing, Process Improvements, Procurement Policies, Quality Assurance (QA), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Technical Credibility

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