Job Description - Transcend: Senior Manager, Business Test & Validation Lead – Innovative Medicine (2406216115W) Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Transcend: Senior Manager, Business Test & Validation Lead – Innovative Medicine! This position will be (onsite/hybrid) in Titusville, New Jersey. Alternate onsite/hybrid locations may be considered in Beerse, Belgium; Latina, Italy; Cork, Ireland; Schaffhausen, Switzerland; or Zug, Switzerland.
Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one "clean" ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains. This program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from 7 to 1, standardizing processes to have a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that will enable us to support the Pharmaceutical business with agility.
As part of the Project Management Office, the Business Test & Validation Lead is responsible for and accountable to the testing & validation strategy. This includes definition and creation, facilitating all aspects of test preparation, leading test execution, and driving formal closure of all testing reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities: Build and lead formal program test strategyIntegrate and coordinate cross-program interdependencies, issues, and challenges by working across functional areas to ensure efficient end-to-end testing and controlsHandle all activities related to the preparation and readiness for testing executionEnsure test data set up is completed, and route for pre-execution review and approvalDrive standard processes, scale, leveragability, and resource optimization to ensure cross-program end-to-end testing is implemented per planDevelop and deliver test and validation progress through established metrics to senior-level IM leaders and collaboratorsEstablish and implement exit criteria for each Test CycleLead all post-execution testing requirements and approvals, including formal Traceability Matrix enablementEnthusiastically seek to promote standard methodology and continuous improvement principles across Functional system deploymentsQualifications Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is requiredCertification such as PMP / FPX, APICS, Lean/Six Sigma /Process Excellence are preferableExperience and Skills: Required: Minimum 8 years of relevant work experienceExperience in leadership roles within Operations, Supply Chain, or large transformation programs/deploymentsProgram Management experience (preferably on large, sophisticated business transformation programs)Experience leading/developing people (direct or indirect reports)Experience managing and executing business simulation testing or user acceptance testing and validation for complex, highly integrated projectsHands-on project management/delivery experience, including experience leading projects, timelines, and organizational changeSolid understanding of JIRA, HP-ALM, or equivalent tracking toolExcellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, with proven track record to influence/collaborate to get the desired resultStrong communication to create clear and concise messaging to leadership and the ability to work well in teams, cross-functionally, and with all levels of the organization, ability to manage and develop internal and external stakeholdersStrong analytical and quantitative skillsSAP or other major ERP implementation experiencePreferred: Experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or related industryFamiliarity with software test automation tools and frameworks such as Tosca or equivalentExperience with S/4 HanaExperience with Agile MethodologyOther: Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionallyRequires up to 25% domestic and international travelRequires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each weekThis job posting is anticipated to close on October 22, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!
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