Senior Program Manager

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

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

R&D Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Yokneam, Haifa District, Israel

Job Description:

About Cardiovascular

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 the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for Senior Program Manager to be in Yokneam.

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading end‑to‑end program delivery across a portfolio of products within the PMO organization. This role owns the integrated program plan, budget, risk framework, and governance model to ensure cohesive, value‑driven outcomes.

The Senior Program Manager aligns and oversees multiple interrelated projects, leading cross‑functional, matrixed teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory/Compliance. The role ensures adherence to PMO standards, drives RAID management, KPIs, and stage‑gate compliance, and supports decision‑making to enable timely delivery in a governance‑ and regulation‑driven (MedTech‑like) environment.

In addition, the role leads change management and adoption efforts, provides clear and concise program reporting to senior leadership, and balances execution rigor with flexibility to sustain delivery momentum and maximize business value.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the end‑to‑end Program Lead for assigned product delivery areas, establishing clear governance, success metrics, and decision rights
Own RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and ensure alignment with PMO standards and defined KPIs
Develop, own, and maintain the integrated program plan, including scope, schedule, cost, resources, milestones, and baselines
Implement and manage change control, escalations, and baseline management in support of stage‑gate and regulatory expectations
Ensure multiple related projects align to deliver one cohesive, value‑driven program outcome
Define and track benefits realization metrics, translating program outcomes into measurable business value
Own and manage the program budget, forecasts, and resource planning; partner closely with Finance to ensure fiscal health and cost control
Lead program‑level risk management, including mitigation planning, issue resolution, and contingency strategies
Manage cross‑project dependencies and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues
Lead and engage cross‑functional core teams (Product, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory/Compliance), fostering collaboration, accountability, and clear communication
Drive stakeholder alignment and influence across functional and organizational boundaries
Own program reporting, delivering executive‑level dashboards and governance updates highlighting risks, decisions, and impacts
Establish and monitor program KPIs in accordance with PMO standards
Ensure all deliverables meet stage‑gate, quality, and regulatory requirements prior to progression
Lead change management and adoption, including readiness planning, training, and sustainment strategies
Ensure alignment with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, maintaining audit readiness
Promote best practices, continuous improvement, and consistency with PMO methodologies
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, performance, and third‑party delivery risks
Utilize enterprise tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Clarity) to support planning, tracking, and transparent reporting
Demonstrate strong business acumen by translating technical execution into strategic business outcomes

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline — required
MBA or equivalent advanced degree — preferred

Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in project or program management roles
Proven track record delivering large, multi‑project programs with cross‑functional teams
Experience working in PMO‑driven or governance‑heavy environments
Demonstrated experience leading matrixed or virtual teams

Core Skills & Competencies

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Results‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance rigor and practicality
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing capabilities
Strong decision‑making skills, including escalation and trade‑off management
Proactive and collaborative leadership style that promotes accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Certifications & Technical Skills

PMP, PgMP, or MSP certification — preferred
Agile / Scrum or Lean Six Sigma certification — a plus
Knowledge of MedTech environments, medical device regulations, and external compliance standards
Advanced computer and project management tool proficiency
Ability to multitask and operate independently with minimal oversight

Additional Requirements

Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally up to 25%, including overnight travel

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Collaborating, Continuous Improvement, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Process Control, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Technical Credibility