Project Portfolio Leader, VCM

Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Project Portfolio LeaderJohnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (SC) Project Portfolio Leader in the Value Chain Management team.This position will be located (onsite/hybrid) at an SC hub location including Titusville, New Jersey, Horsham, Pennsylvania; Zug, Switzerland; Schaffhausen, Switzerland; Cork, Ireland; Latina, Italy; Leiden, Netherlands or Beerse, Belgium.Are you interested in joining a team that is passionate about groundbreaking operations that improve the lives of patients? Do you want to work for an employer with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement? Apply today for this exciting opportunityThe J&JIM Supply Chain PPL reports to the Director of VCM Project Management and works in close partnership with peer PPLs and project sponsors. The PPL plays a critical role within the VCM Project Management Organization (PMO) and is responsible for driving teams through the successful execution of complex, cross-functional projects that support lifecycle management and strategic portfolio initiatives.This role will:Lead a diverse team of J&J Project Managers and Contract Project Managers in the delivery of a portfolio of projects, including product transfers, risk mitigation, supplier qualifications, and portfolio optimization.Mature Project execution capabilities through business process ownershipCollaborate closely across cross-functional teams and senior leadership to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely delivery of project objectives.Apply advanced project management methodologies (FPX preferred) to guide execution and continuous improvement.Analyze project data and metrics to drive decision-making & outcomes.Influence across the organization & communicate effectively across all levels.Key Responsibilities:Effectively lead, coach and provide feedback & professional development to a team of contracted and internal project managers; Maintain agency relationships to efficiently recruit, contract manage, and onboard staff.Provide effective resource management for external and/or internal reports.Own KPIs for project portfolio.Support VCM organization in planning, delivering, and prioritizing projects and programs.Demonstrate role agility from leading direct team to leading projects/programs.Effectively and efficiently lead/facilitate highly visible and strategic issue management while defining and holding boundaries and driving accountability.Drive on time/on budget/on scope delivery of projects & programs across the portfolio.Collaborate with peer PPL's to maintain a standard approach to tools, systems, metrics and communication across the entire VCM PMO portfolio.Build strong cross-functional partnerships and trust across IMSC, Commercial and the DPDS (R&D) Organizations.Continuously identify improvements, challenge status-quo, & drive innovation.Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree (or University equivalent).A minimum of 8 years related experience and a consistent track record leading outcomes for complex projects across the drug product lifecycle.Strong leadership and people management skills.Expertise in project and program management principles.Demonstrated ability to analyze data, improve business processes, and communicate with senior leaders.Highly self-directed, with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time and within scope.Experience/exposure to one or several of the following areas is required: launch management, tech transfer, manufacturing, planning, operations, or procurementExperience in leading/mentoring peopleStrong Business and Financial AcumenCapability of leading/supervising multiple projects at the same timeExperience with process ownership and business system deploymentStrong track record of communication, stakeholder management, negotiating solutions, and change management at all levels in the organizationPreferred:Certification in Project ManagementMultiple supply chain pillar experienceA degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, operations or project managementFPX CertificationRequired Skills: Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Management