Project Manager

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Associate Project Manager for New Product Development to join our MedTech Surgery (JJMT) team Cincinnati, OH. 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 For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. Our team of engineers, developers, and technical specialists are in the forefront of technology in the medical device industry. As a Project Manager, you will make vital contributions to the New Product Development (NPD) and NPI (New Product Introduction) pipeline and transform patient care through innovation. This position places an emphasis on working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to develop electromechanical medical devices. Candidates must be self-motivated, independent and have an eagerness to learn and work as a team, and a desire to thrive in a dynamic environment. In this position, you are expected to demonstrate core Project Management and Team Leadership skills and able to independently resolve intra-team problems and communicate broadly across development teams and associated management. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop and own the cross-functional timeline for new product development projects, including: Design, Verification, Validation, Product and Software Development, Prototyping, Quality and Regulatory documentation. * Work with project teams and management to resolve resource gaps. * Identify critical paths and roadblocks within the project and offer solutions to roadblocks. * Assist in identifying appropriate project strategies to deliver scope or improve delivery as appropriate. Follow the new product development process with a focus on quality. * Assist in managing project risk through comprehensive mitigation assessment and planning techniques. * Communicate project status to all project stakeholders. Communication includes: project meeting minutes, dashboards and project deep-dives as required. * Assist in identifying key project constraints such as scope, schedule, budget, human and equipment resources. * Develop and maintain the project team budget, liaising with functional managers or internal partners as needed to ensure project goals are achieved.

Created: 2024-11-02