Job Title: Transcend Plan Integration Director, MT SC Digital
Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a leader to integrate MedTech planning capabilities within our Transcend program. The role will be based in Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, or New Jersey, USA.
About J&J MedTech
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible. For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health.
Position Overview
The Transcend Plan Integration Director is responsible for ensuring that critical MedTech plan capabilities are covered by the Transcend program (S4 HANA deployment) and that the plan ecosystem remains intact while the program is executed. The director will lead the integration of MT Transcend S4 systems with multiple Plan APS systems across global, regional, and market levels, managing interdependencies with strategic programs like APS implementations and Signifi.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Shape the MedTech Plan System integrated roadmap between advanced planning systems and the new S4 system, considering highly complex interdependencies.
* Ensure alignment with BU/Regions and central functions.
* Deliver integrated solutions between MT Transcend S4 systems and multiple Plan APS systems covering several business units globally.
* Work with business SMEs, PO, JJT, OMP, S4, Plan BPO, and stakeholders to capture business requirements and enable solutions across different plan systems.
* Own the relationship with external vendors & integrators for project budgeting, planning, and resource management. Manage financial transactions with vendors, including SOWs, PO, and payments.
* Provide frequent updates to stakeholders on key decisions, progress, risks, and attention points.
* Lead SWAT exercises during solution build, validation, cutover, and hyper‑care phases.
* Plan and manage project delivery operationally, including team and schedule management.
* Ensure that all user stories & KDDs captured in JIRA for global template processes are solutioned, tested, and deployed successfully.
* Lead a team of project managers and indirect/external resources to deploy the program.
* Stay abreast of emerging planning concepts and technology partner selection.
* Establish strong alignment with J&J Technology, MT SC Digital, Commercial, Supply Chain & Regional Value Chains, and Integrated Business Management.
Qualifications & Experience
* Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations or equivalent; MBA preferred.
* Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in leadership roles within Operations, Supply Chain, or large transformation programs.
* Minimum 5 years of planning business experience.
* 3+ years of people‑management and development experience; build and maintain high‑performance teams.
* Deep knowledge of MedTech supply chain and planning systems (APO, OMP, Blue Yonder).
* FPX PL or PMP certification required; FPX SME preferred.
* APICS or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
* Experience leading complex programs with local and global scope in a distributed environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Outstanding strategic thinking, planning, communication, and influencing skills.
* Ability to work in a complex, multi‑system environment.
* Hands‑on project delivery and timeline management in a complex business environment.
* Effective stakeholder management including senior business leaders, vendors, third parties, and subcontractors.
* Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain interactions and interdependencies.
* Expert knowledge of advanced planning technologies.
* Excellent financial and business acumen to develop multi‑year investment plans.
* Global experience with multiple countries and cultural awareness; ability to work with virtual teams and matrix organizations.
* Strong analytical, quantitative, communication, and presentation skills.
* Clear understanding of external supply chain trends and emerging best practices.
* Travel requirements: 20–30% international travel.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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All Job Posting Locations
* Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
* New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
* Raritan, New Jersey, United States
* Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland
* Zug, Switzerland
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