Transcend PMO Senior Operations Manager

PMO Senior Operations Manager

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.

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.

We are seeking a strong PMO Senior Operations Manager to support delivery excellence for Transcend, a global transformation program focused on standardizing ways of working and consolidating seven ERP systems into one S/4 HANA platform supporting the Innovative Medicine business.

This role will be located in Beerse, Belgium with alternative locations to be considered in Aug Switzerland; Dublin, Ireland; Latina, Italy; Lisbon, Portugal; Madrid, Spain; Toronto, Canada; Milano, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Titusville, NJ.

In this role, you will support day-to-day PMO operations across multiple sophisticated Commercial and Manufacturing Deploy programs, handling planning, governance coordination, risk management, reporting, and decision-support processes that enable successful execution.

You will work closely with PMO leadership, Global Program Managers, and cross-functional business and technology teams to maintain alignment, transparency, and operational rigor, while advancing critical issues and supporting timely decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PMO operations across program phases by enabling effective governance, clear communication, and high-quality inputs for decision forums
• Drive integrated planning across multiple sophisticated releases, handling RAID and change control processes to enable proactive issue resolution and focused execution
• Supervise schedule management by ensuring accurate, data-driven tracking against the integrated program plan
• Handle scope governance by ensuring all changes are evaluated, documented, and aligned with program objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Deliver consistent and transparent status reporting across governance levels, providing clear, actionable insights to support decision-making
• Champion predictive delivery practices to identify risks and opportunities early, enabling timely intervention and course correction
• Ensure PMO operations align with compliance and quality standards, embedding a strong risk management culture focused on identification, mitigation, and follow-through
• Supervise deliverables tracking and governance across releases to maintain program integrity, visibility, and delivery confidence

Resource and Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a diverse PMO operations team, including Deployment Leads and offshore resources, to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Coach and mentor team members to build capability, develop accountability, and promote a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Partner with Global Program Managers and PMO leadership to align priorities, integrate delivery plans, and strengthen communication across teams
• Build strong relationships across geographically dispersed teams to enable collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
• Serve as an escalation point for PMO-related issues, coordinating resolution with leadership and cross-functional collaborators

Continuous Improvement and Operational Support

• Align deployment activities with overall program objectives by partnering with Deployment Leads to enable seamless execution and risk mitigation.
• Provide clear and timely updates on PMO performance, resource needs, risks, and improvement opportunities to support informed decision-making.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by using data and insights to enhance processes, tools, and team capabilities.
• Ensure effective PMO operations through accurate planning, focused tracking, reliable governance, and proactive risk management.

Experience

• Minimum bachelor's in business administration, Engineering or related field required. Advanced degree or MBA preferred

• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience.
• 7+ years of experience in program or project management, including PMO experience within large, sophisticated, global transformation programs, ideally including ERP implementations.
• Consistent track record of successfully leading PMO operations teams, handling cross-functional and geographically dispersed resources.
• Strong expertise in delivery governance, RAID management, schedule and scope control, status reporting, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within PMO functions.
• Experience providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong collaborator management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across project teams and business functions.
• Strong business insight and understanding of compliance, quality standards, and change management principles.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software, and familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, handling multiple priorities and sophisticated dependencies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.

Other

• Up to 25% domestic and international

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:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation –120 hours per calendar yearSick 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 yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: -