Digital Manufacturing IT Lead Analyst - Mendix & AI

Company Overview 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 Information Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management. Job Sub Function: Technology Operations Support. Job Category: Scientific/Technology. All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America; Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America; Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America; West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Job Description DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Digital Manufacturing IT Lead Analyst - Mendix & AI, located in Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Suzhou Industrial Park, China - Requisition Number: R-106266 Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: R-106264 Other: Up to 10-20% domestic and international travel may be required. Key Responsibilities Digital Manufacturing Product Mgmt Partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation. Drive adoption of Digital Manufacturing capabilities across Make operations. Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Digital Assistants, Intelligent Automation, and Industrial IoT. Develop business cases and value realization frameworks for digital investments. Contribute to Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factory roadmaps. Mendix Product Ownership & Delivery Serve as Business Technology Lead and Product Analyst for Mendix-based manufacturing applications. Elicit, document, refine, and prioritize business requirements using Agile methodologies. Translate business processes into user stories, process flows, MVPs, and technical requirements. Manage feature backlogs and partner with development teams to deliver business value. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, data governance, and compliance requirements. Oversee application lifecycle activities including enhancement, support, and retirement planning. AI Enablement & Advanced Analytics Identify and prioritize AI use cases supporting manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions. Partner with Data Science and Engineering teams to design and deploy AI-enabled solutions. Lead requirements definition for AI-powered use cases including: Manufacturing copilots Predictive maintenance Process optimization Intelligent document processing Knowledge management Root cause analysis Shop floor digital assistants Ensure responsible and compliant use of AI technologies within regulated manufacturing environments. Business Analysis & Process Improvement Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions. Document current-state and future-state business processes. Develop business requirements, functional specifications, process maps, and acceptance criteria. Drive traceability from business need through implementation. Support user acceptance testing and deployment readiness activities. Measure and track business outcomes using operational KPIs. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with: Site IT Leaders, Manufacturing Operations & Quality Engineering Functions, Data & Analytics Teams, Solution Architects, Cybersecurity Teams, External Vendors and System Integrators. Provide thought leadership and consultation regarding digital manufacturing technologies. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure adherence to SDLC, CSV, GxP, cybersecurity, privacy, and quality requirements. Support audit readiness and validation activities. Participate in architecture reviews and technology governance processes. Maintain documentation in accordance with J&J standards. Key Deliverables Digital Manufacturing business requirements Mendix application roadmap and backlog AI use case portfolio and prioritization framework Product feature specifications and user stories Process maps and future-state workflows Technology value realization metrics UAT and deployment readiness documentation Manufacturing digital transformation recommendations Dashboard and KPI reporting Stakeholder communications and executive updates Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Data Analytics, or related discipline. Experience: 6+ years of experience in Information Technology, Manufacturing Systems, Digital Manufacturing, Supply Chain Systems, or related fields. Experience supporting manufacturing operations within regulated environments. Experience delivering technology solutions using Agile methodologies. Demonstrated experience gathering and translating business requirements into technical solutions. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Mendix low-code platform. Experience supporting MES, ERP, or Manufacturing systems. Experience with Artificial Intelligence and GenAI use cases. Experience within Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries. Understanding of Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, and Connected Worker strategies. Knowledge of Siemens Opcenter MES, Azure, or Microsoft Power Platform. Experience working with data products, analytics, or AI model deployment. Technical Competencies Competency: Expected Proficiency - Knowledge of Manufacturing Business Processes Advanced Business Analysis Expert Mendix Development & Platform Management Advanced AI & GenAI Solution Identification Advanced Product Management Intermediate-Advanced Agile Delivery Advanced Business & Data Analytics Advanced Digital Manufacturing Advanced Architecture & Integration Concepts Intermediate-Advanced Cybersecurity & Compliance Controls Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Equal Opportunity Statement Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills Coaching Communication Continuous Improvement Critical Thinking Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Industry Analysis Product Knowledge Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Relationship Building Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Service Request Management Software Development Management Stakeholder Engagement System Administration Technical Credibility Technical Support Technologically Savvy Preferred Skills Coaching Communication Continuous Improvement Critical Thinking Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Industry Analysis Product Knowledge Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Relationship Building Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Service Request Management Software Development Management Stakeholder Engagement System Administration Technical Credibility Technical Support Technologically Savvy Pay The anticipated base pay range for this position is : 94,000.00 - 170,000.00. 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 Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). 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