Location: Raritan,NJ, USA
Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Director, Business Lead Warehouse Management System located in Memphis TN, Raritan NJ, and remote within the continental U.S. Relocation maybe consider within United States on a case-by-case basis if approved by the company
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This position will lead a flawless brand-new Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation, on time, on cost and on scope for the MedTech Memphis Logistics Center (MLC) and our Satellite Distribution Center (SDC) network attached to strategic MAKE sites. The replacement of the WMS is a key strategic Initiative within the Ethicon and CSS Business Units that will upgrade aging infrastructure platforms to secure our business today and become the cornerstone for future transformation of our distribution capabilities for the customer. This project will lay the groundwork for the development and deployment of key capabilities (People, Process, Automation, and Technology) to improve efficiency and effectiveness, whilst keeping our customer's needs central to what we do. This project will lay the foundation for the Tier 1 Distribution Centers Global Template.
Responsibilities:
Deliver the Program across all workstreams per the Business Case and CAR
* Govern performance monitoring of all resources as appropriate throughout the program lifecycle
* Lead the Senior level and business partner program governance process to ensure decisions are made in a timely manner and that all risks and issues are escalated effectively and took care of in a controlled and compliant manner
* Ensure effective program communication of program delivery updates with key partners/customers
* Lead Cutover planning and alignment across strategic projects and functions.
* Ensures strong resource plan throughout the entire program.
* Ensure program documentation aligns with Documentation Management requirements
* Drive strong alignment with the Transcend (ERP) Program, including synchronization of timelines, requirements, resourcing, and business partner communication.
* Build and lead alignment of timelines, risks and issues and overall go-live readiness
* Ensure all elements of program management are in place, (product delivery, communication, change management, training, testing, cutover, BCP planning, go live), managed and incorporated into appropriate workstream
* Direct the Deployment Project Mgr, Core Team, Technology lead in the development and communication of program performance and metrics
* Manage and control scope
* Lead overall governance and approval of work streams
* Work with the business partners (i.e commercial, planning, manufacturing) throughout the program lifecycle with a particular focus on program delivery; risk, BCP planning and issue escalation; and program governance.
* Embed leading methodologies in the program that will enable robust and agile touchpoints throughout the deployment lifecycle