Director, Program Management - PMO (Irvine, CA) Johnson and Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology

Role Summary

Director, Program Management - PMO, Irvine, CA. Lead end-to-end program delivery across the product portfolio within the PMO, owning the integrated plan, budget, risk framework, and governance to ensure cohesive, value-driven outcomes in MedTech Electrophysiology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the End-to-End Program Head for the product delivery area, leading multiple projects simultaneously; establishing and enforcing governance, success criteria, and decision rights.
• Own RAID management and ensure alignment with PMO standards and defined KPIs.
• Develop, own, and maintain the integrated program plan (scope, schedule, cost, resources, deliverables, milestones, timelines) with baseline management.
• Implement and monitor change control, baselines, and escalation paths; ensure documentation supports stage-gate requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure multiple related projects align to deliver one cohesive, value-driven outcome; optimize interdependencies and sequencing to maximize program value and strategic impact.
• Define and track benefits realization metrics; translate program outcomes into measurable business value.
• Develop, own, and monitor the overall program budget; provide guidance for resource allocation and forecasts; collaborate with finance for fiscal health and cost controls.
• Own program-level risk management framework; maintain the program risk register; drive proactive mitigation, issue resolution, and contingency planning.
• Manage dependencies and assumptions across projects; ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Lead cross-functional engagements and manage program core-teams; cultivate collaboration, accountability, and clear decision rights.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder influence and alignment across functional boundaries.
• Own the program reporting process and status updates; deliver executive dashboards and concise governance packs highlighting risks, decisions, and impacts.
• Establish and monitor KPIs aligned with PMO standards; provide actionable insights to sponsors and leadership.
• Drive program deliverables to meet stage-gate criteria; validate quality gates, acceptance criteria, and regulatory or governance standards prior to progression.
• Ensure documentation and processes meet regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Facilitate prioritization among initiatives within the program; support leadership in assessing trade-offs among scope, schedule, cost, and business value.
• Lead change management activities to drive adoption of new processes or systems; plan user readiness, training, and sustainment strategies.
• Align program activities with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards; ensure audit readiness and evidence of compliance.
• Promote best practices, standards, and continuous improvement; maintain alignment with PMO methodologies and governance to drive maturity and consistency.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, performance, and influencer risk to support program objectives.
• Leverage organizational tools for planning, tracking, and reporting; ensure tool usage supports transparency and governance.
• Demonstrate business acumen with an understanding of strategy, financials, and value realization; translate technical delivery into business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years in the role of project/program manager in a related field.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-project initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in governance-driven environments (PMO, portfolio management).
• Results-oriented, organized, and analytical; balances rigor with practical ability.
• Strong communicator and influencer; fosters collaboration and transparency in delivery.
• Comfortable with operational trade-offs, escalation management, and timely decision making.
• Demonstrated experience leading matrixed or virtual teams.
• Proactive, collaborative leader who promotes a culture of openness, accountability, and continuous learning.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Certifications/Licenses

• PMP, PgMP, or MSP certification required.
• Agile/Scrum or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of MedTech industry, medical device regulations, and external standards.
• Must successfully complete Company training programs.
• Advanced computer skills, and the ability to multitask without direct oversight of manager.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing and able to periodically travel overnight locally, regionally, and nationally up to 25%.

Location

• Irvine, CA
• Travel: 25% expected travel for domestic, international, or both.