Project Lead Strategic Projects
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Johnson & Johnson scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Job Function:
Project/Program Management GroupJob Sub Function:
Project/Program ManagementJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Jacksonville, Florida, United States of AmericaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Project Leader, Strategic Projects to join its dynamic Surgical Vision team located in Jacksonville, FL!
About Vision
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs - from the pediatric to aging eye - in a patient’s lifetime.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
Pupose:
Organizes and controls projects relating to NPI readiness in Supply Chain for Product Management. Participates in the cross-functional team and coordinates the development, roll-out, and implementation of all aspects of the new product introduction into Operations including ancillary Supply Chain initiatives, ex. packaging, kits. Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including Project Objectives as they relate to Operations. Assist in facilitating and developing cross functional project plans, timelines, and resource requirements to ensure successful transfer and commercialization with all necessary organizations. (Engineering, Operations, Planning, Sourcing, etc.)
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including FPOs as they relate to Operations.
- Designs systems to analyze, monitor, and track cost-spend data, assess risk-benefit ratios, and provide insight on business impact.
- Assists in establishing and implementing the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates, and work plan schedules for assigned projects.
- Constructs program plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure the achievement of organizational objectives.
- Drafts Request for Proposals for complex projects, evaluates and appraises incoming supplier bids, and presents results to senior level management.
- Establishes open communication channels with internal and external suppliers to ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner.
- Applies advanced knowledge of market trends and forecasting methods to develop process improvements for the organization's program management plans and strategies.
- Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
- Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree - Technical/Business related field.
- Minimum of 5 years Operations, Engineering, or other relevant Supply Chain experience.
- 3 years of project management related experience. Project Management certification preferred (ex. FPX, PMP, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of Vision Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain
- Good negotiation and communication skills
- Proven Leadership skills
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Coaching, Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Persistence and Tenacity, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW)