Portfolio Leader, Value Streams

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Data science techniques, Leadership Skill, Lean Six Sigma, Operations, Supply Chain Management

Job Description

About this role:

DePuy Synthes (DPS) is recruiting for a Portfolio Leader within the Joints Platform-Strategy, Innovation and Deployment (SI&D) team. This role will be located in Raynham, MA; Warsaw, IN; Cork, Ireland; Suzhou, China; Blackpool/ Leeds, UK. Additional locations within commutable distance of a US Johnson and Johnson DePuy-Synthes (DPS) facility may be considered.

DePuy Synthes, the Orthopaedics Company of Johnson & Johnson provides one of the most comprehensive orthopedics portfolios in the world. DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com .

This Portfolio leader will own the portfolio management process for the Hips, Knees & Shoulder Value Streams within the Joints Reconstruction Platform ensuring alignment with Platform, Functional and Enterprise priorities, and will set the standards for execution of strategic projects. They will be responsible for leading the strategic planning cycle and setting the framework for the E2E (end to end) Value Stream portfolio management process.

Strong leadership skill with significant business experience are necessities for this highly visible and influential role. Comprehensive knowledge of process and operational improvement best practices are necessary skills along with ability to engage talent, strong change management skills, sound judgment, and a unique ability to solve problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Hips, Knees & Shoulders Value Stream, part of the Joints Reconstruction Platform Portfolio Management process and business cycle, in alignment with J&J MedTech (JJMT) and DPS Supply Chain (DPS SC) priorities, along with Commercial, and functional objectives. Lead effective alignment process across E2E Platforms and Functions, and strengthen partnerships across DPS SC.
• Lead the VS Value Capture Plan (VCP) and Cost Actions. Oversee VCP and cost action governance structure to drive value through cost reduction, cost avoidance and optimization in DPS SC, setting and achieving year over year efficiency across all DPS platforms.
• Represent VS in DPS Supply Chain, JJMT and Enterprise strategy, and management of the “book of work.”
• Leads all VS metrics E2E & related governance processes including reporting visualization. Partners with all functions to ensure timely delivery of metrics.
• Enhance and establish execution standards, portfolio management and processes for Strategic Project development, intake and execution.
• Provide Leadership oversight of business case developments in partnership with Finance, ensure alignment to SC Strategies, Strategic Planning and priorities.
• Own the Portfolio management tracking and reporting process, enabling data mining and report generation.
• Oversee teams of managers and project managers in the development and execution of business cases, project planning and execution.
• Manage competing demands relevant to scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality, and differing stakeholder requirements and expectations to satisfy outcomes.
• Sets the standard for timeliness, work ethic, and personal integrity.

Qualifications

Experience, skills & proficiencies required:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Data Science or related field highly preferred; Advanced degree such as a M.S. or MBA preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of related experience required
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to lead and influence across a global organization required
• Ability to develop individuals within an organization required
• Project management experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in bridging technical and business disciplines, evaluating, and determining appropriate risks required
• Lean manufacturing and six-sigma methodology experience preferred
• Product cost management and budget management preferred
• Data Analytical capability preferred
• Up to 10% of travel both domestically and internationally is required

What type of mark will YOU make?

By joining Johnson & Johnson you will find boundless opportunities to craft your path & amplify your impact inside & outside our walls. And with our commitment to be the world’s healthiest workforce you can strengthen your body as well and your mind. When you work with us you can touch over a Billion lives worldwide every day. And when you apply your talent to our collective purpose there’s no end to the lasting impact we can make together. And that changes everything.

What’s in it for YOU?

It’s vital to us that you feel you can bring your whole self to work; at J&J we provide an environment for you to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. You will receive a competitive wage and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life. Examples of this include: online Digital GP, private healthcare, Retail Vouchers, Discounted & Subsidised Gym memberships and you can get to support community projects as part of our global Corporate Social Responsibility programme.

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.