Johnson & Johnson - New Brunswick, NJ

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Manager
New Brunswick, NJ
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an experienced Manager, Technical Product Owner A2R / Test to support product management within the Corporate Business Technology (CBT) organization. This role is pivotal in providing thought leadership and technical domain expertise in SAP S/4 HANA and related technologies. The position will transition to Technical Product Owner Account to Report for SAP Central Finance / S/4Hana after the go-live phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for finance technology products, particularly focusing on testing and cutover during the initial phase of implementation. In the later phase, the role will involve working at the intersection of business and technology to define strategies that align with business objectives and challenges, extending these into development execution, value realization, and ongoing product management. This position is based in New Brunswick, NJ, or Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, and is eligible for participation in J&J's Hybrid Flex Work program, which allows for a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. This is a duration-based role with a target end date of December 31, 2027. The candidate will be expected to develop and execute test and cutover plans for SAP Finance S/4, Data Hub, and Reporting implementation projects, coordinating and leading cross-functional teams to ensure smooth testing and cutover phases. The role also involves managing the identification and resolution of issues during testing and cutover, maintaining testing schedules, and ensuring adherence to industry best practices and quality standards. The candidate will champion quality assurance and develop reusable processes for multiple SAP deployments, providing leadership and guidance to team members while collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to communicate progress and issues. Conducting post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement will also be a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute test and cutover plans for SAP Finance S/4, Data Hub, and Reporting implementation projects.
  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to ensure smooth testing and cutover phases.
  • Manage the identification and resolution of issues during testing and cutover.
  • Develop and maintain testing schedules, including test cases and scripts.
  • Ensure all testing activities adhere to industry best practices and quality standards.
  • Be a champion for quality assurance and develop a set of processes that can be reused for multiple SAP deployments.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to testing and cutover team members.
  • Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to communicate progress and issues.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
  • Translate business problems faced by the finance function into value cases and comprehensive sets of solutions.
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders, nurturing partnerships to ensure the product is delivered on time and within budget.
  • Own the finance A2R roadmap, understand the latest product trends, and provide thought leadership to complex business problems.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in managing technical and/or finance teams; strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; effective manager of people and strong team-building skills.
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
  • Technical expertise in FICO, S/4 HANA, SAP Central Finance, SAP Reporting, Testing, Cutover, Data Strategy, and Finance Business processes is required.
  • Proficiency in test planning, execution, and defect tracking tools such as JIRA/X-Ray.
  • Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, PowerPoint, and similar software.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate while navigating diverse perspectives.
  • Experience working with off-shore and on-shore development teams and fostering collaboration across time zones and regions.
  • Financial accounting knowledge is essential.

Nice-to-haves

  • Hands-on SAP finance/reporting experience is preferred.
  • Experience structuring and facilitating workshops with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Pension plan
  • Disability plan
  • Vacation pay
  • Sick time
  • Holiday pay
  • Work, personal, and family time off
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility
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