Business Technology Lead – Product Owner (m/f/d) – Full or Part Time (80%)

Johnson & Johnson, through its operating companies, is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. We strive to provide scientifically sound, high quality products and services to help heal, cure disease and improve the quality of life.

Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Supply Chain Business Technology Product Line organizations are responsible for the product line technological direction across segments and serve as a critical point of contact for business and Johnson & Johnson Technology (JJT). Individuals in Product Line organizations work with Senior JJT and Business Leaders to identify and prioritize solutions for their product line and oversee the consistent implementation of these solutions across the business. They will exhibit strong influence and passion for driving the organization towards consistent technology solutions aligned to overall JJT strategy.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY LEAD – PRODUCT OWNER (M/F/D)
– FULL OR PART TIME (80%)

Location: Norderstedt, Germany

This role is accountable for local Johnson & Johnson Technology (JJT) products and Plant Ecosystems of the Norderstedt Manufacturing plant located in Germany. This role has accountability for the technology strategy / reliability / performance of the local products in the plants that are specific to the Medical Device Manufacturing process. In addition, they have the responsibility to ensure that all the products that support the manufacturing site are integrated effectively and efficiently to deliver the operational strategies and goals. The responsibility includes local Products and related Plant Ecosystems and ensure proper lifecycle management, tech burden reduction, risk remediation and cybersecurity readiness for the related plants

Your Responsibilities

• Owns the Plant Ecosystem and related responsibility for assigned site and/or cluster of sites
• Leads all related Project and Portfolio Implementations and related investments incl. External Manufacturing for the Plant
• Assumes ownership of assigned local products and works towards transforming to a platform or standard product according to JJBT MAKE Vision and maturity strategy
• Drives reliability of the product ecosystem through ALM/TLM programs and Cybersecurity mitigations aligned with JJBT MAKE Vision and maturity strategy
• Drives collaboration and alignment inside and outside the IT Operating Model with related internal and external Partners
• Responsible for vision, road-map, and priorities of enhancements to a product (application), platform, or solution
• Responsible for Cost-to-Deliver, Product E2E Life-Cycle, and Total Cost of Ownership

Your Expertise

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or Manufacturing Operations is preferred
• A minimum of 4 years of major IT program management including Supply Chain / Manufacturing operations, OR IT product Design and Support is required
• Experience within a GxP and environment is required
• Knowledge of software development and testing methodologies (SDLC)
• Understanding of development methodologies
• Experience working in projects utilizing Agile / JIRA / rRDM methodology
• Deep Knowledge in Manufacturing Supply Chain processes (E2E)
• Track record of program delivery of Supply Chain projects
• Experience managing global, multi-location, matrix structured teams
• Specific Make product (application), platform, or solution knowledge
• Experience in setting technology strategy and roadmap
• Strong Business Acumen & Communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work with business partners to understand business requirements. Experience in effectively collaborating and managing stakeholders is required.
• Project Management experience in deployment of major IT capabilities across multiple sites and multiple regions is required.
• Experience working in a Shared Services IT Operating model where development and support services are provided by shared services organizations that support multiple functional and organizational units is required
• Understanding of product planning and execution, knowledge of healthcare, business theory, and budgeting
• Good written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, strong service orientation.
• This position will require up of 10 – 15 % domestic and international travel

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences

That is why we in Germany are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

Severely disabled applicants will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.