Project Manager, Control Tower Implementation

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation at an assigned site within its Transportation Control Tower program. The role translates the approved implementation methodology into an integrated, executable project plan and coordinates cross-functional workstreams from site validation through design, build, testing, readiness, go-live, hypercare and transition to business-as-usual. It is a hands-on delivery role focused on planning, coordination, follow-up and accountability, reporting status, risks and decisions to Control Tower Program leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project plan, including milestones, dependencies, critical path and delivery schedule.
• Track delivery against scope and timelines, identify deviations early and coordinate recovery actions with workstream owners.
• Manage the project budget and keep budget control tools accurate and up to date.
• Maintain project documentation, action logs, decision records and governance materials.
• Apply the approved Control Tower methodology, templates and governance standards, and track phase-gate evidence and approvals.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, clarifying ownership, dependencies and commitments.
• Lead project governance: status meetings, RAID management, decision tracking, reporting and escalation.
• Coordinate site preparation, readiness assessments, go/no-go preparation, cutover and go-live, hypercare planning and project closure with BAU handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Project Management or a related field.
• At least 7 years of project management or implementation experience.
• At least 3 years leading complex, cross-functional projects in a matrixed, remote working environment.
• Demonstrated experience with integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, RAID logs and decision logs.
• Experience coordinating workstreams and functional owners, and preparing status reports, readiness assessments and executive escalations.
• Strong facilitation, follow-up, organizational and stakeholder management skills; ability to manage competing priorities and identify delivery risks.
• Professional proficiency in English is a must; Spanish is an advantage.

Preferred qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent certification.
• Experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, distribution, or Control Tower projects.
• Change management experience or certification.
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or another regulated environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Planner, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams or comparable tools.