Strategy Portfolio

Overview
Join Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) Business Technology as a Senior Manager, IT Strategy, Portfolio & Operations – EMEA.
Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare technology across Europe?
JJIM is seeking a dynamic
Senior Manager of IT Strategy, Portfolio & Operations
to drive operational excellence across our EMEA Commercial organization.
In this high-impact role, you'll manage the processes that guide our technology investments, resource allocation, and product portfolio.
As a key partner to the EMEA Head of Technology and Senior Leadership Team, you'll drive strategic decision-making across our IT portfolio—ensuring resources and investments are aligned to deliver maximum value to our business and patients.
This position can be located at any J&J site in Europe with a minimum 3 days/week on-site.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Management: (~50%)
Guide the selection and prioritization of IT investments across EMEA Commercial.
Lead governance processes including Business Planning, Long-Range Financial Planning, and Investment Council reviews.
Partner with Finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Continuously optimize the portfolio to reflect evolving business needs and maximize ROI.
Continuously review the latest financial thinking, recommending reallocation, re-prioritization and optimization.
Partner with finance to prepare financial presentations and ensure Bill of IT charges, budget transfers, charge-ins / charge-outs, reclasses, and actuals are accurately reflected in our Portfolio.
Product Management: (~20%)
Champion product excellence by ensuring adherence to enterprise processes and timely data collection.
Identify and resolve process/tooling gaps to empower Pharma product teams.
Measure and communicate product value against Total Cost of Ownership, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Strategy & Operations: (~30%)
Act as Chief of Staff to the EMEA Commercial IT VP, orchestrating leadership operations and strategic planning.
Track progress against the IT strategy and annual goals & objectives.
Deliver insights and updates on financials, product performance, and resource allocation.
Build strategic partnerships across Business Technology, Finance, and JJT.
Lead change management, communications, and training initiatives.
Formulate perspectives on topics pertinent to pharmaceuticals and technology, through research and analysis.
Continually strive to improve and evolve processes and develop organizational competencies in portfolio / product planning and execution, resource management and benefit realization.
What We're Looking For
A strategic thinker with a strong background in IT portfolio management, operations, finance, or business technology leadership.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
Passion for innovation and a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through technology.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in IT and/or Finance is required.
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills with the ability to reconcile budgets is required.
Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently is required.
Ability to translate data into messages appropriate for executive audiences is required.
Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels is required.
Proficiency in Office 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, CoPilot) is required.
Experience in the Pharma/Life Sciences industry is preferred.
Experience with Agile, Jira, Kanban, or UX Design is a plus.
Deep understanding of portfolio management methodologies and tools is a plus.
Ability to travel up to 6 times per year within EMEA, and once annually internationally is required.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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