Principal Project Manager

Role Description

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Principal Project Manager – Shockwave Medical to join our team. This role is fully remote in the United States.

The Principal Project Manager will be responsible for leading complex sales operations initiatives and product launch projects. They will drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure successful commercialization of innovative medical devices and technologies, and optimize sales enablement processes in a highly regulated environment. The Principal Project Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, managing multiple high-impact projects with a focus on strategy, operations, and commercialization. Ensure all projects have adequate project plans such that they are executed on time, within budget, and consistent with the company’s goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans, including technical requirements, risk assessments, and design documentation.
• Partner with functional leaders to ensure appropriate resources are identified to complete company goals and objectives.
• Partner with business team and functional leaders to determine budgets necessary for completion of approved projects.
• Ensure appropriate visibility & reporting of the progress of major programs/projects across all functions and levels including the Leadership Team.
• Provide oversight to ensure timely review for projects.
• Identify project risks early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues to executive leadership as needed.
• Lead post-launch activities, including performance analysis, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement best practices for program management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and execute organizational process improvements.
• Drive action and commitment to the development and improvement of critical systems and processes.
• May mentor other members of the team.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project/program management with a focus on operations, sales, and commercialization.
• Industry-recognized project management certification (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent) preferred; Six Sigma or Lean certification a plus.
• Strong understanding of Med Tech product development and go-to-market strategies.
• Demonstrated track record of establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• High level of enthusiasm, motivation, and drive for results.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, adept at navigating organizational challenges and possess ability to work through others and accomplish objectives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively at executive levels.
• Ability to travel, as needed, up to 25%.

Requirements

• Agility Jumps
• Business Alignment
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Execution Focus
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Reporting
• Project Schedule
• Quality Control (QC)
• Report Writing
• Research and Development
• Stakeholder Engagement

Benefits

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
• 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