Sr. Manager, UDI PMO

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 Function Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function Project/Program Management Job Category Professional All Job Posting Locations Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager, UDI PMO, located in Raynham, MA and Ringaskiddy, Ireland. 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): Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: 078354 Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: 081276 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. The Sr. Manager, UDI PMO leads the strategic planning, governance, and execution of the Unique Device Identification (UDI) program. This role is critical to ensuring global regulatory compliance, data integrity, and sustained inspection readiness while enabling efficient, scalable UDI processes across systems and business partners. The role offers high visibility, cross ‑ functional leadership, and the opportunity to directly impact patient safety and regulatory outcomes across the DePuy Synthes portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead the UDI Program Management Office (PMO), establishing governance, roadmaps, milestones, and performance metrics aligned to global regulatory requirements (FDA, EU MDR, and other health authorities). Provide strategic oversight for UDI ‑ related technology initiatives, ensuring integration across ERP, labeling, master data, and regulatory submission systems. Partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, IT, and Commercial teams to drive end ‑ to ‑ end UDI compliance and execution. Ensure inspection readiness by maintaining robust documentation, risk management, change control, and audit support processes. Lead and develop a team of PMO and UDI professionals, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and strong quality culture. Monitor global regulatory changes related to UDI and assess business impact, driving timely implementation of required updates. Manage program risks, dependencies, and resource planning to ensure on ‑ time , compliant delivery of UDI initiatives. Drive process optimization and standardization using PMO best practices and quality system principles. Qualifications Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Information Systems, Life Sciences, Quality, or a related field. Preferred: Master's degree (MS, MBA) in a relevant discipline. Experience and Skills Required: Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in Quality, Regulatory, Technology, or Program Management within a regulated industry (medical device preferred). Demonstrated leadership of complex, cross ‑ functional programs with global scope. Strong knowledge of UDI regulations and quality system requirements. Experience working with enterprise systems (ERP, labeling, master data , regulatory systems). Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive execution in a matrixed environment. Preferred: Experience supporting regulatory inspections and health authority audits related to UDI or data integrity. PMO leadership experience within Technology Quality or QA organizations. Familiarity with EU MDR, FDA UDI, and global device registration frameworks. Experience driving process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma). Background in medical device manufacturing or orthopedic products. Excellent communication, risk management, and decision ‑ making skills. Other Language: English (required). Travel: Limited domestic and occasional international. Certifications (Preferred): PMP, PgMP , Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees t #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson Johnson