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At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. **Job Function:** Strategy & Corporate Development **Job Sub** **Function:** Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures **Job Category:** Professional **All Job Posting Locations:** New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America **Job Description:** We are seeking the best talent for a **Manager, Tools, Platforms, and Innovation** to be onsite in New Brunswick, NJ at least once per week. The Manager, Tools, Platforms, and Innovation will support the strategic and operational enablement of Johnson & Johnson Technology’s (JJT) Acquisitions & Divestitures (A&D) Service Line. This role focuses on IT architecture execution, tools and platform management, and driving innovation to ensure seamless execution of A&D transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, operational focus, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders. **Major Duties & Responsibilities** Architecture Execution + Support the execution of application and architectural strategies aligned with A&D objectives, including integration and separation plans. + Maintain comprehensive application inventories using tools such as CMDB, Smartsheet, and Fusion. + Implement architecture tools, frameworks, and governance models to streamline decision-making and ensure compliance. + Execute application lifecycle processes, including migration, decommissioning, and archival, ensuring data integrity and alignment with business goals. Innovation and Continuous Improvement + Identify emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance A&D processes and outcomes. + Implement strategies to improve transparency, data accuracy, and efficiency across the end-to-end A&D lifecycle. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create standardized templates, examples, and insights that support consistent execution. + Actively utilize Gen AI in AnD processes to help increase efficiencies. **Other Duties & Responsibilities** Tools and Platforms Management + Assist in the selection, implementation, and optimization of tools and platforms that support A&D processes, including inventory management, reporting dashboards, and collaboration tools. + Train stakeholders on the effective use of ADSL tools, ensuring accessibility and alignment across workstreams. + Monitor and report progress using PMO dashboards, ensuring accurate tracking of application relationships, compliance analysis, and disposition plans. + Collaborate with Technical Services, ISRM, and other workstreams to ensure seamless integration of tools and platforms into broader IT ecosystems Stakeholder Collaboration + Partner with Deal Leads, PMOs, and functional teams to align tools and processes with deal objectives. + Provide visibility to program status to IT and business leadership; deliver updates to partners as appropriate. + Support the implementation of lessons learned from previous deals to refine tools, templates, and methodologies Risk and Compliance Management + Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and governance frameworks during all phases of A&D transactions. + Identify and mitigate risks related to tools, platforms, and data management activities. **Qualifications** **Required:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. + Minimum of 6 years of related IT experience. + Experience in IT application management and migration, particularly within the context of business integration, acquisition, or divestiture programs. + Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, including assessment, remediation, migration, and decommissioning. + Familiarity with infrastructure and hosting models (on-premises, cloud, hybrid) and their impact on application migration planning. + Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (infrastructure, security, compliance, business owners) to ensure successful application transition. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to explain technical concepts to business leaders and business requirements to technical teams. **Preferred:** + Master's degree or equivalent experience or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP, CISM, CISSP) + Experience with process automation through the use of current GenAI tool capabilities + Experience with application portfolio analysis and rationalization tools. + Knowledge of application dependency mapping, integration points, and interface management. + Understanding of application security, compliance, and validation requirements in regulated environments. + Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) processes, change management, and cutover planning. + Experience with application archival and decommissioning processes. + IT experience supporting business acquisitions, divestitures, and integration/separation activities Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. \#JNJTECH **Required Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Application Management, Enterprise IT Infrastructure **Preferred Skills:** **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** $102,000.00 - $177,100.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. Co-Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language: Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). Positions Represented by CBA: Please use the following language: This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language: For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits