IMSC Global Strategic Programs Lead

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Global Strategic Program (GSP).

The Director, GSP is responsible to lead delivery of Strategic Supply Chain Programs and related outcomes through effective & efficient Program Leadership. The role will drive business outcomes through disciplined execution, strong partner engagement, and effective governance! The GSP leads cross-functional teams to deliver program commitments, manage financial performance, resources, and translate strategy into actionable plans. Success in the role requires influencing across all levels, building alignment, and developing high-performing teams to achieve sustainable results.

The role is jointly responsible to mature the Global Strategic Program Capability maintaining business ownership and documentation.

Key Resposibilites:

Value Creation

• Design & deploy execution & value tracking for assigned Programs.
• Seamlessly integrate Programs into Sustainable Operations as required.

Stakeholder Management

• Proactively lead problem definition and solutions including options & tradeoff analysis to drive effective decision making.
• Provide transparent Program communications driving timely decisions to enable achievement of Program milestones & outcomes. Manage escalations as needed.
• Provide effective feedback team to IMSC leadership to drive accountability and remove barriers to outcomes.
• Build strong interdependent partnerships and manage communication effectively with IMSC and partners/stakeholders.

Shaping Delivery

• Guide cross-IMSC teams to clearly and effectively scope Programs. Lead interdependency management across enabling projects to ensure timeline and outcome delivery.
• Define implementation plans and milestones to operationalize strategy.
• Lead continuous assessment of risks and dependencies to de-risk plans and enable commitments.

Team & Governance

• Define program structure needs across IMSC and J&J; secure sponsorship/resources/funding etc. to establish effective governance & ongoing oversight of Program.
• Deliver spend & resource monitoring & management.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching & development to Program team.

Leadership

• Articulate a clear vision and status to develop a roadmap to achieve success; execute through a global cross-functional team.
• Provide visibility, align IMSC and team on common goals and ways of working, drive actions, mitigate risks & develop effective and trusted partnerships with leaders.
• Lead through ambiguity & complexity and manage ongoing issues effectively.

Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required, preferably in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

Required:

• 10 years of experience in supply chain and/or program management with broad business insights and strong supply chain knowledge.
• Prior people leadership experience and strong talent development skills, mobilization & management of global teams within a complex and ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated strategy shaping & program definition across critical E2E Supply Chain and business variables to optimize opportunities.
• Experience in operationalizing strategy across the business, articulating a case for change and leading the team and the org through change-management required for sustained benefits.

Preferred:

• Consistent record of influencing at all levels of leadership.
• Strong communication; Demonstrated negotiation skills, influence & decision making capability.
• Prior program management experience.

Preferred Skills:

Alliance Formation, Business Communications, Business Planning, Business Savvy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Regulatory Environment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

Hybrid work