Technology Manager - Customer Experience & Digital Contracting

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.comAs 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: Technology Product & Platform ManagementJob Sub Function: Functional EngineeringJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:We are seeking the best talent for a Technology Manager – Customer Experience & Digital Contracting to be located in Raritan, NJ.The Technology Manager will lead Global Customer Experience (CX) Digital Contracting capabilities in a highly regulated healthcare environment. This role has end‑to‑end accountability for technology strategy, architecture, engineering delivery, and operations across Digital Contracting and Customer Self‑Service solutions.The role partners closely with senior business and technology leaders across Supply Chain, Commercial, and IT to deliver secure, scalable, and integrated digital solutions that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.This is a Engineering Manager role requiring strong strategic ownership, people leadership, and selective hands‑on technical engagement to ensure engineering excellence and reliable delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Strategy & DeliveryDrive and own digital technology strategy, roadmap, and execution, with a focus on Digital Contracting and self‑service capabilities.Translate business priorities into clear technical roadmaps, outcomes, and delivery plans aligned with enterprise strategy.Partner with Product and Business Technology leaders to prioritize investments that maximize customer and business value.Engineering, Architecture & OperationsLead engineering, development, and DevOps for Digital Contracting platforms supporting pricing, rebates, and contracts.Define and govern end‑to‑end architecture, leveraging API‑first, event‑driven, and microservices‑based patterns.Ensure reliable, scalable, and auditable integrated architecture across the CX ecosystem, supporting customer commerce order fulfillment and contract lifecycle management.Provide hands‑on technical leadership through architecture reviews, design sessions, POCs, and complex issue resolution, as needed.AI & InnovationDrive applied AI/ML initiatives, including Conversational AI, LLM/RAG solutions, predictive triage, and agent frameworks.Increase automation, responsiveness, and customer experience through production‑grade AI solutions.Partner with data, platform, and security teams to operationalize AI safely at scale.People & Talent LeadershipLead, coach, and develop a high‑performing, multidisciplinary engineering organization.Build a culture of accountability, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.Own performance management, talent development, and workforce planning aligned to business needs.Vendor, Financial & Portfolio ManagementManage strategic technology vendors and SaaS platforms, including SAP Commerce and Model N.Own vendor performance, contracts, SLAs, financials, & statements of work for Dev Ops VendorsAlign internal roadmaps with vendor roadmaps to maximize value and reduce risk.Lead budgeting, financial planning, and cost optimization for CX technology services.Regulatory, Security & ComplianceEnsure CX platforms meet healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements (GxP, SOX, HIPAA, Privacy, GDPR).Partner with security and compliance teams to implement controls, audits, and risk mitigation.Balance speed, innovation, and risk in a regulated enterprise environment.Cross‑Functional Leadership & KPI OwnershipPartner across Supply Chain, Commercial, Digital Contracting, and IT to deliver value iteratively.Own CX and operational KPIs, including touchless order rate, order accuracy, time to resolution, CSAT/NPS, and platform reliability.Use data and insights to drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related STEM field.8+ years of IT experience, including 3–5 years of people leadership in CX, digital contracting, and eCommerce platforms.Proven delivery of large‑scale, business‑critical CX solutions.Hands‑on experience with Digital Contracting (e.g., Model N).Exposure/experience with e-Commerce solutions (such as SAP Commerce/Hybris)Strong expertise in modern integration and cloud architectures (APIs, event‑driven systems, middleware).Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.Practical experience delivering AI/ML solutions in production, including LLMs and RAG patterns.Strong understanding of security, privacy, and compliance in regulated environments.Excellent communication and senior stakeholder engagement skills.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree or advanced technical certifications.Experience in healthcare or regulated life sciences.Certifications in PMP, ITIL, cloud platforms, or AI/ML.Experience with analytics, conversational UX, and customer journey design.Leadership ProfileStrategic, outcome‑driven leader who converts business needs into clear technology direction.Influential communicator with senior leaders, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.Strong judgment and prioritization in complex, regulated environments.Proven ability to build, develop, and retain high‑performing teams.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.#LI-HYBRID#JNJTECHRequired Skills:Preferred Skills:The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$102,000.00 - $177,100.00Additional 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)).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 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 period10 days- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaType: Full time