Project Manager, Engineering

About DePuy Synthes

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases arePrevention, 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.

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Job Overview

The Project Manager, Engineering is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects that support manufacturing operations, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. The position plays a key role in driving operational efficiency, supporting business growth, and enabling the successful delivery of engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from initiation through completion, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports for stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify project risks and issues, implement mitigation plans, and escalate as appropriate.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.
• Manage change control processes and ensure alignment with approved project objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and engineering practices.
• Track project performance metrics and ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future projects.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically requires 5–8 years of experience in engineering project management or a related engineering role
• Proven experience managing cross‑functional projects in a manufacturing, medical device, or regulated environment
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred:

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences industries
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment implementation, or process improvements
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO)
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools

Other

• Language: English required
• Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification preferred

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