Project Lead

Transformation PMO Lead - Facilities Management Services - Operational Excellence

Location: Fully remote, however must be open to international travel when necessary.

Duration: 12 months (Initially)

Hours: 37

We are only accepting applications from the UK at this time.

Imagine your next project working in the position of a PMO lead, reporting to VP FM Services Operational Excellence who are accountable for establishing and maintaining the PMO function which includes program management standards, processes, and governance. The role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of the Facility Management global transformation program. A key role in the success of the program, accountable for driving program governance, enabling decision making and delivering value realisation to the business.

roles and responsibilities

• Define and implement program management methodologies for use by a transformation team that clearly structure the program implementation plan and roadmap.

• Develop and maintain a clear and reliable tracking dashboard to oversee all transformation activities.

• Establish/maintain program management standards, processes, and governance. 

• Initiate regular communications with key segment stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency across all workstreams.

• Incorporate data and insights to support teams in achieving the overall delivery plan.

• Identify and mitigate risks and issues, providing support for critical decision-making at the leadership level.

• Manage resource forecasting and address clash detection issues for deployments and mobilizations.

• Facilitate the reporting of program statuses to improve deployment processes and decision-making.

• Establish key success metrics and develop a clear measurement and evaluation plan. Rigorously analyse performance data to track ongoing performance and develop actionable learnings.

• Track and maintain dependencies across project teams.

how to succeed

We're currently seeking highly experienced PMO professionals with backgrounds in global supply chain manufacturing environments or similar industries.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrable experience of managing strategic programs, likely through a previous role within a Program Management Office (PMO)

• An understanding of Agile project management principles and ability to adapt them to new business contexts.

• Excellent planning and project management skills, ability to multitask, plan and prioritise. 

• Curious mind-set and ability to view the wider business strategies.

• Previous experience in being involved in transformation projects; change programs, process improvement.

• People oriented with strong interpersonal and communications skills, comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence-based approach

• Ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.

• Understand the big picture, anticipate gaps and questions to be asked, providing proactive approaches to close them.

• Working, navigating, and operating in a large, matrixed organisation

• Excellent verbal and written skills, able to translate results into a clear presentation of status and opportunity.

• Strong process management skills, with the ability to contribute to building new processes and systems.

• Excellent time management skills, ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract is scheduled to last 12 months with a strong chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson 

Caring for the world, one person at a time, inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. We have more than 275 operating companies in more than 60 countries, with more than 128,700 employees. Our worldwide headquarters is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

J&J’s Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) organisation provides end to end leadership and management of J&J’s global building footprint, with a significant influence across the J&J Enterprise. The people of E&PS share the ability and responsibility to plan, design, build, and run a future footprint with one common goal: enable growth for Innovative Medicine and Med Tech. E&PS provides innovative workplaces where employees can collaborate and grow by delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our customers, patients, and the global community. We are enabling Johnson and Johnson by literally building the future

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE & Umbrella options are available. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.