Manager, Risk & Requirements Management

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management Job Sub Function: Technical Product Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n)   Manager, Risk & Requirements Management in Raritan, NJ, West Chester, PA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Raynham, MA, Warsaw, IN. This role serves as a   technology product owner and risk leader   within R&D Technology, accountable for translating business and scientific needs into clear, prioritized technology requirements while proactively   identifying , assessing, and mitigating risk. The Manager partners closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and IT teams to ensure technology solutions are compliant, scalable, and aligned to DePuy Synthes’ product development and innovation roadmap. This role has a meaningful impact on   speed  to  market , quality, and compliance   across R&D digital capabilities   and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization .

Own and manage the   end ‑ to ‑ end product   backlog   for assigned R&D technology platforms, ensuring alignment to business priorities and regulatory requirements.   Lead   requirements   elicitation, analysis, and documentation , partnering with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and IT stakeholders to translate needs into functional and technical requirements.   Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize R&D platforms, accelerating product development, improving scientific and engineering insights, and strengthening end to end decision making while enabling scalable, compliant, and efficient R&D operations from discovery through lifecycle management.   Establish and   maintain   risk management frameworks , including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and monitoring of technology and delivery risks.   Drive   prioritization decisions   by balancing value, risk, cost, and delivery timelines across multiple initiatives.   Ensure adherence to   SDLC, quality standards, validation practices, privacy, and security requirements   relevant to R&D systems.   Partner with delivery teams using   Agile and hybrid methodologies   to ensure   timely , high ‑ quality solution delivery.   Provide   clear communication and reporting   on roadmap progress, risks, and dependencies to senior stakeholders.   Mentor and guide analysts and product team members, fostering strong product ownership and risk ‑ aware decision making.

Education   Bachelor’s degree   required   (Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field)   Master’s degree or MBA preferred   Experience and Skills   Required:   6 -8   years of experience in   technology product ownership, business analysis, or IT project/program management , including R&D or regulated