Senior Director, Global WMS Transformation Program Lead - MedTech Supply Chain Digital

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Digital Strategy & Deployment

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

The Senior Director of Global Warehouse Management Transformation will lead our SAP S/4 EWM implementation journey and drive transformation across our Global J&J MedTech Supply Chain business. This critical leadership role within J&J MedTech Supply Chain Digital Global capability involves providing leadership for the development and execution of the SAP S/4 EWM decentralized technology roadmap and key critical initiatives.

The individual will champion WMS modernization, automation, and technology transformation as key enablers of J&J Technology’s strategic goals. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, including OTC, SC Management, and Finance, to design and implement SAP Warehouse Management solutions that meet business objectives. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful deployment and optimization of J&J’s technological landscape across the enterprise.

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):

U.S.A. - Requisition Number: R-018315

Ireland - Requisition Number: R-037735

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Other U.S.A. J&J MedTech locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Define and lead the vision for global warehouse management transformation, ensuring alignment with corporate and supply chain goals.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy and phased implementation roadmap that balances innovation with operational continuity.
• Oversee the design and scalable architecture of a global SAP S/4 Warehouse Management solution and its integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems, adhering to industry best practices.
• Collaborate with business partners, solution architects, and integrator teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and drive implementation.
• Manage multiple full lifecycle implementations of SAP S/4 Warehouse Management, ensuring projects meet objectives for time, scope, and budget.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and professional development through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of transformation initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on the progress and impact of transformation efforts.

Project Management

• Lead the development and implementation of standardized warehouse management processes, balancing global consistency with local needs.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve risks and challenges to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of program commitments aligned with quality and customer satisfaction goals.
• Shape and deliver all program phases, including roadmap creation and execution, leveraging best practices in project management (waterfall and agile).
• Define and track success metrics (e.g., operational efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction) to measure transformation outcomes.
• Oversee the design and development of global WMS architecture and solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Drive alignment with stakeholders by leading milestone planning, consensus discussions, and cross-functional coordination.
• Leverage system integrators’ expertise to optimize program execution and results.
• Allocate necessary resources, including t