Senior Manager Change Management-Duration Based Role

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:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Change Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recruiting for a Duration based Senior Manager, Change Management located in New Brunswick, NJ, Raritan, NJ or Johannesburg, RSA!

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified.

However, all applications will be considered. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company for candidates located within the United States or the Republic of South Africa.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

[United States of America] - Requisition Number: [ R-080134 ]

[Republic of South Africa] - Requisition Number: [ R-081809 ]

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

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

In this role, you will lead enterprise-wide change efforts that enable teams to adopt new processes, tools, and ways of working. You will partner closely with program leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver clear communications, strengthen engagement, and sustain long-term behavioral change.

This is a highly visible opportunity to influence transformation outcomes and help teams navigate change with confidence and clarity.

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Key Responsibilities:

Lead Change Strategy and Planning

• Define and execute a comprehensive change management strategy aligned to transformation goals and milestones
• Develop integrated change plans that include stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption approaches
• Assess change impacts, risks, and readiness across functions and recommend practical mitigation strategies

Drive Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Design and deliver engagement strategies for senior leaders, program sponsors, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Create clear, consistent messaging and leadership communications, including updates, presentations, and FAQs
• Build strong relationships across a matrixed organization to foster alignment, sponsorship, and participation

Enable Adoption and Measure Impact

• Support adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working across workstreams
• Define and track meaningful adoption and behavior-change metrics
• Identify barriers to adoption and implement targeted actions to sustain change over time

Develop Content and Enable Leaders

• Create scalable, multi-format content (presentations, playbooks, toolkits, and training materials)
• Equip leaders and managers with tools and guidance to effectively communicate and reinforce change
• Continuously improve content and engagement approaches based on feedback and outcomes

Collaborate and Support Governance

• Partner with PMO, Finance, Operations, and Analytics teams to align change initiatives with program priorities
• Contribute to governance forums by highlighting risks, readiness, and mitigation plans
• Support readiness assessments and post-implementation reviews to ensure sustained results

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 7+ years of experience in change management, organizational development, or transformation initiatives
• Experience leading change management in large-scale transformation programs, ideally within supply chain, operations, or healthcare environments
• Proven ability to design and deliver engagement strategies that drive alignment and adoption
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all organizational levels
• Experience developing structured change plans, communications, training materials, and adoption frameworks
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively in complex, matrixed environments
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred:

• Formal change management certification (e.g., Prosci) or equivalent experience
• Experience measuring adoption, readiness, and stakeholder sentiment
• Familiarity with collaboration and communication tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) and content development platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus

Other:

• English Fluency is required
• PROSCI is highly preferred

• Eligibility for severance.

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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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Alliance Formation, Business Case Modeling, Business Model Innovation, Change Management, Communications Measurement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Financial Competence, Impact Reporting, Mentorship, Organizational Change Management, Organizing, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Training People

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

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Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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