Sr Dir PMO Vision R&D

Role Summary

Senior Director, Vision R&D PMO leads end-to-end execution of complex cross-functional programs within the Vision R&D organization, focusing on the Surgical Vision portfolio and building overall Project Management capabilities. Location preferences include Jacksonville, FL (preferred); Irvine, CA and Milpitas, CA are also options.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global New Product Development (NPD) PMO organization focused on Portfolio Management and Program Execution across the J&J Vision new product pipeline.
• Work closely with R&D, Global Strategic Marketing and functional leadership to create NPD portfolio strategies and an achievable execution plan.
• Lead NPD PMO programs from early-stage concepts to product launch; ensure sustaining stability program metrics are achieved post-launch.
• Ensure delivery for NPD programs is on time, within scope, and on budget per plan.
• Lead and evolve the PMO function in R&D, growing project management skills, establishing best practices & governance frameworks, and creating standardized tools to support consistent project execution.
• Act as a strategic partner to Technical Leads, Functional Managers, and Business Leaders to identify and mitigate technical and project risks.
• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration across Global R&D sites and functional groups.
• Provide clear, timely communication of project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure adequate resourcing and budget allocation across project portfolios.
• Inspire and lead a team of project managers, fostering a culture of excellence, compliance, and innovation.
• Champion a patient- and customer-centric mindset in all project execution activities.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor‚Äôs degree in life sciences, engineering, or related field.
• Required: 10+ years of progressive experience in project / program management within a medical device environment.
• Required: Proven success in leading complex, cross-functional product development programs.
• Required: Understanding of regulatory requirements, quality standards, and product development lifecycles.
• Required: Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Required: Experience managing global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.
• PMP, Six Sigma or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• Process Excellence Certifications in Design for Six Sigma, DMADV, DMAIC preferred.

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in life sciences, engineering, or related field.