Program Manager

• Job title Program Manager
• Function Project/Program Management Group
• Sub function Project/Program Management
• Category Manager, Project/Program Management (P7)
• Location Ringaskiddy / Ireland
• Date posted Jun 09 2026
• Requisition number R-079401
• Work pattern Fully Onsite

Description

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.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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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.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

JOB SUMMARY

Working with the relevant IRL/UK Engineering Delivery Lead, Joints Reconstruction Platform, the Program Delivery Manager is responsible for leading and directing a portfolio of projects in relation to the relevant Value Stream (VS) at the Cork site. This includes, but not exclusive to, New Product Introduction (NPI) (Internal and External), Technology Introduction, Strategic Capacity and Risk Reduction in line with the Value Stream Product Strategy Roadmaps (PSR) and Long-Range Production Plan (LRPP).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

Project Delivery

• Management of a subset of the project portfolio within the overall VS Project Portfolio with a key NPI focus for both the Leeds and Cork sites, including of all operations activities for the deployment of these projects.
• Ensure that projects are run cost efficiently and deliver manufacturability and reliable products that meet original project scope.
• Effectively lead resource deployment across multiple priorities, working closely with the Plant Management & global VS team, and rigorously following business portfolio processes.
• Provide timely and accurate central reporting on project activities to the project sponsors and senior management.
• Identify, budget and report all capital spend and budget requirements & ensure appropriate financial governance in place to track and report to senior stakeholders.
• Work with relevant IRL/UK Engineering Delivery Lead & all appropriate functions to analyze rationale, investment requirements, development timing, market potential, and return on investment for new product developments and VS project pipeline.
• Improve site development capabilities to support future growth & project delivery to business commits.
• Implement required technologies and optimized process steps in a consistent and reliable manner to ensure stable Product Delivery.
• Build and execute a pipeline of the relevant VS Technical Projects to meet or exceed business targets in Quality, Service, Growth and Value, in line with PSR.
• Ensure that all new products & processes are designed and optimized for manufacture, that process validations are fully complete and that all related process documentation is in place prior to manufacturing startup and/or product launch.

Organisational & Talent Development

• Build and develop the Project Delivery team through the selection, recruitment and development of exceptional engineering talent, and the development of core technical skills and knowledge and a focus on Excellence in Execution.
• Develop compelling career progression paths & development plans for each team member.
• Develop both team and individual goals and objectives and measure actual performance, to ensure delivery of exceptional performance to internal and external customers.
• Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Leadership

• Shows example setting leadership in supporting solving of difficult problems and investigations. Brings structure, logic, clarity, control, and technical excellence to complex and urgent situations.
• Strong influencing skills - Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent financial acumen and understanding to support developing and managing functional budgets for both capital and expense costs.
• Decision Making – Required to make decisions on technical and management issues.
• Excellent Planning & Organizing Skills.
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical engineering with a postgraduate Master’s in Engineering or Business. 8 years postgraduate experience in a healthcare/aerospace environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

Required:

• Project management certification.
• Previous project management & people management expertise with proven track record of delivery of projects/programs.
• Confirmed experience in the development and implementation of strategy for Engineering or related function.

Preferred:

• Previous R&D management experience in the medical device sector.
• Six sigma certification.
• Good validation knowledge.

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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.

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In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.