Director, Strategy & Performance 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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Planning

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:

We are searching for the best talent for Director, Strategy & Performance Management to join our Engineering & Property Services organization located in New Brunswick, NJ or Raritan, NJ.

In 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 & Strategic Project Delivery 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 of Strategy & Performance Management is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organization’s strategic vision, establishing key performance indicators, and ensuring that initiatives are aligned with overarching business objectives. This role works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. You will establish a robust performance management ecosystem, oversee portfolio-level analytics, lead transformation programs, and ensure data-driven decision making that improves uptime, reduces cost, enhances safety, and elevates service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate corporate strategy into a concrete, portfolio-wide strategy for E&PS
• Define strategic themes (e.g., reliability, cost optimization, energy reduction, tenant experience, safety, compliance) and ensure all initiatives map to one or more themes.
• Establish clear linkages between strategy, annual plan, capital budget, and the PMO governance.
• Lead annual strategy cycle infusing new insights and ensuring connection with the sectors
• Design and operate a unified performance measurement system (critical metrics, targets, dashboards, scorecards) across maintenance, operations, reliability, energy, safety, and tenant service.
• Critical Thinking: Connect daily operations to long-term portfolio goals and value creation.
• Apply data-driven insights and market intelligence to inform future decision-making. Stay informed on industry trends and adapt strategies accordingly to achieve excellence in the overall portfolio performance.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement programs to reduce costs, improve asset reliability, shorten response times, and optimize lifecycle costs.
   

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Degrees in Business Administration, Management, or related field; Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
   

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, performance management, or organizational leadership
• Ability to connect in with MT & IM strategy leads and turn that into a tangible business execution work within E&PS
• Excellent connections in the external business environment and ability to turn competitive intelligence into strategy
• Proven track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives at a senior level
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in KPI development, data analysis, and visualization tools
• Communication: Clear storytelling; effective written and verbal communication with non-technical audiences
• Adaptability: Able to thrive in a complex environment with shifting priorities
• Collaboration: Ability to build strong partnerships across Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Operations
• Change Leadership: Able to drive adoption of new processes, data practices, and performance rituals
• Visionary Leadership: Ability to articulate a compelling vision for an End-to-End capital framework that inspires and e