Director Project Management

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:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

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/.  

At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Project Management to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients. 

The Director, Project Management is a key leadership role within the Project Delivery organization, responsible for overseeing a strategic portfolio that includes critical initiatives, large-scale projects, and core compliance efforts. This role is accountable for ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact projects across multiple business sectors and regions, aligning project execution with organizational objectives and strategic priorities.

They will provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for major capital design and construction projects within either the Innovative Medicines or Medtech sectors. This includes guiding project ideation, definition, planning, and execution, while ensuring projects adhere to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. The role involves securing appropriate resources, managing stakeholder relationships, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Given the global scope and complexity of Johnson & Johnson’s facilities—ranging from manufacturing sites and warehouses to offices and laboratories—the Director will leverage extensive J&J knowledge and technical expertise to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. This individual will ensure that projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory and quality standards, while supporting the organization’s broader strategic goals.

• Lead and oversee the entire project lifecycle, from conception through closeout, ensuring projects deliver scope, quality, and safety standards on time and within budget.

• Provide proactive communication to stakeholders via Sponsor and Steerco updates, ensuring transparency and alignment across all levels.

• Coordinate project-related activities, including design, execution, and closeout, working closely with project controls leads, project managers, and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to resolve program conflicts and address potential issues proactively.

• Manage customer interactions, project portfolio delivery aligned with KPIs, and contractor relationships to ensure seamless execution.

• Drive the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across projects and regions.

• Oversee multiple projects or a regional portfolio, ensuring consistent delivery and ad