Senior Director - NPD Delivery, PMO

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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking the best talent for a Senior Director - NPD Delivery, PMO to be based in Irvine, CA. 

The Senior Director, NPD Delivery Office is pivotal in leading cross-functional teams to design, develop, and commercially launch innovative Cardiovascular technologies. Reporting directly to the VP of the Program Management Office, this role provides strategic and technical leadership across a global, multi-national team.

This position is responsible for guiding complex platform programs from planning through execution, ensuring value realization and achievement of program outcomes. Key responsibilities include leading teams focused on developing and accelerating new product delivery, translating portfolio strategy into actionable plans, running project timelines, risks, and deliverables, and fostering customer coordination to drive and enable successful product launches.  Additional responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for working with management to coordinate and document the strategy planning process for the organization.

• Facilitates the deployment and implementation of the strategic plan, assists in the development of tactical and operational plans and policies as needed.

• Develops a planning model that supports the organization's mission and values based on an internal and external needs assessment.

• Oversees the overall design, development, and communication of planning activities that ensure market competitiveness and organizational excellence.

• Serves as strategic liaison for key organizational initiatives between all divisions and their customers.

• Provide leadership in the integration and optimization within cardiovascular products and systems (catheter, hardware, and software).

• Provide strategic guidance to align multi-project portfolios with organizational goals and technological roadmaps.

• Prioritize projects within the portfolio based on clinical needs, technological feasibility, and market potential.

• Facilitates cross-project communication and sharing to optimize overall portfolio performance.

• Assesses current models of business operations and develops appropriate new models.

• Establishes priorities for planning activities across all divisions, business units, and functions, developing and leading comprehensive resources plans (personnel, technologies, budget allocations, etc.)

• Identify resource gaps early and coordinate with global teams to ensure optimal resource deployment.

• Balance resource loads across projects to optimize efficiency, minimize bottlenecks, and ensure delivery commitments.

• Lead talent development initiatives to strengthen capabilities within the delivery teams.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry guidelines throughout development processes.

• Implement proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies across all project phases.

• Lead cross-functional risk review meetings to assess, raise, and resolve issues impacting project timelines and quality.

• Implement contingency planning to manage potential schedule disruptions and maintain overall program momentum.

• Foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement in managing project risks.

• Define key performance indicators and metrics to monitor project health and team effectiveness.

• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Facilitate continuous performance reviews and coaching for teams to enhance delivery excellence.

• Drive adoption of project management tools and protocols across the organization.

• Establish and oversee project plans to ensure timely progression from concept through cli