Manager, Product Group Engineering, PLM

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Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management Job Sub Function: Technical Product Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, 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: 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. DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Product Group Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management. Location: Raritan, New Jersey; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Raynham, Massachusetts; Warsaw, Indiana. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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. Position Overview We are seeking a results-driven Manager, Product Group Engineering, PLM to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery, and lifecycle management of enterprise Product Lifecycle Management capabilities for DePuy Synthes. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Windchill PLM, regulated product development processes, enterprise integrations, data migration, and agile product delivery. This role will lead cross-functional engineering teams, partner with business and quality stakeholders, and ensure that PLM solutions are scalable, compliant, secure, and aligned with business transformation priorities. Key Responsibilities PLM Product and Technical Leadership : Lead and mentor cross-functional PLM engineering squads responsible for application development, configuration, integration, testing, migration, and production support. Provide technical direction across PLM solution architecture, data models, workflows, access controls, validation, deployment, and operational support. Establish engineering standards, design governance, release practices, and CI/CD capabilities for reliable and repeatable PLM delivery. PLM Platform Strategy and Roadmap : Define and execute the PLM technology roadmap, including platform modernization, technical debt reduction, scalability, and lifecycle management. Translate product development, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory needs into prioritized PLM capabilities and platform enablers. Partner with software vendors and implementation partners to assess platform capabilities, resolve product gaps, and optimize the PLM ecosystem. PLM Architecture, Integration, and Data : Define scalable PLM architecture, product data models, document and change-management workflows, and reusable integration patterns. Govern integrations between PLM and adjacent enterprise platforms, including ERP, MES, regulatory, quality, master data, analytics, and supplier collaboration solutions. Lead PLM data migration, data quality, reconciliation, archival, and cutover strategies while protecting product history and traceability. Quality, Compliance, and Operations : Facilitate agile squads using SAFe principles, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product roadmaps. Lead PI planning, story grooming, and sprint planning sessions for effective delivery cadence and prioritization. Collaborate across teams to eliminate roadblocks, triage issues, and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders. Innovation & Business Impact : Launch communities of practice, knowledge-sharing sessions, and hackathons to drive innovation and empower teams. Conduct workshops for business users to adopt AI-driven solutions, demonstrating measurable business impact. Translate business requirements into technical solutions that drive operational productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance customer experience. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills : Proficiency in programming languages: Java, Python, C++, SQL, PL/SQL. Hands-on experience with tools and platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Alteryx, Databricks, Jenkins, Denodo, Tableau, AWS Redshift, S3, Lambda, API Gateways. Expertise in AI and AI agents, MLOps, ETL/data pipelines, and cloud services. Strong understanding of CI/CD practices, DevOps principles, and model governance. Leadership & Collaboration : Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing teams. Skilled in stakeholder alignment, cross-functional team management, and problem-solving. Experience in running communities of practice, technical workshops, and hackathons. Project Management : Proficient in SAFe framework, including PI planning, ART sync, lean-agile principles, and value stream mapping. Strong track record in release planning, estimation, dependency management, and on-time delivery. Domain Expertise : Extensive experience in MedTech and regulatory solutions, including expertise in systems like Windchill PLM, Appian, ThingWorx, and structured content management. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Computer Systems Engineering/Computer science or related field. 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. 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.

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Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Consulting, Cost Management, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, People Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Resource Management, Software Development Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management The anticipated base pay range for this position is : Pay Range 102,000.00 - 204,000.00 USD Annual 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)). 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 year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine