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**Job Function: **
Project/Program Management Group
**Job Sub Function: **
Project/Program Management
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, Operational Excellence, located in Raynham, Massachusetts.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
About DePuy Synthes
DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.
Job Overview
The Sr. Director, Operational Excellence is a senior leadership role responsible for driving enterprise‑wide continuous improvement, value creation, portfolio prioritization, and performance excellence across DePuy Synthes operations. This position plays a central role in strengthening operational capabilities and delivering performance and financial outcomes. This leader will design, orchestrate, and mature business processes and programs that position DePuy Synthes Supply Chain & Operations as a competitive advantage, connecting enterprise growth and financial strategy to operations functional strategy and guiding investment prioritization and benefits realization. The position partners closely with business unit and functional leaders across operations, finance, commercial, and R&D to embed a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as global functional owner and sponsor for key business and strategic processes and frameworks, including but not limited to Long-Range Financial planning (LRFP), Long-Range Portfolio Planning (LRPP), Project & Portfolio Management (PPM), and Margin Expansion / Value Capture Plan
- Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to define and deliver a process maturity roadmap that connects these key processes by defining critical handoffs and integration points, building an E2E process with embedded mechanisms that ensure continual alignment to strategy and maximum return on investment
- Define and deploy the DePuy Synthes Operational Excellence approach and strategy, working closely with DS leaders and J&J counterparts to adopt a fit-for-purpose, business and customer-centric operational excellence framework
- Lead the Operational Excellence strategy, roadmap / blueprint, and deployment across supply chain & operations to improve performance outcomes
- Acting operations lead for cross-functional process improvement and value creation opportunities and initiatives
- In partnership with Leadership & Learning , act as a champion for continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, problem‑solving rigor) and ensure consistent application across sites and functions.
- Partner with senior leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute high‑impact improvement and/or value creation initiatives aligned with business strategy and performance goals.
- Establish governance, metrics, and performance management systems to track operational excellence outcomes and sustain improvements.
- Build and develop a high‑performing Operational Excellence organization, including coaching, capability building, and talent development across direct and dotted-line reports.
- Drive standardization, best‑practice sharing, and scalability across sites and regions.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to support transformation initiatives, including digital enablement and process simplification.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related discipline).
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Experience and Skills
Required:
- 12-14 years of progressive experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, or operational excellence within a regulated or complex environment.
- Significant exposure to and/or direct experience in core operations functions, including but not limited to Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Project Management, and Quality Assurance
- Previous Commercial-facing roles with strong knowledge of Orthopaedics business model and product portfolio
- Demonstrated senior‑level leadership experience driving enterprise or multi‑site operational improvement, cost improvement, or strategy initiatives.
- Strong financial acumen with ability to frame performance and financial outcomes effectively for a senior leadership audience
- Proven expertise in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem solving).
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into measurable operational results.
- Experience influencing and partnering with executive‑level stakeholders across functions.
Preferred:
- Excellent communication, change leadership, and people‑development skills.
- Prior responsibility for global or regional Operational Excellence programs.
- Demonstrated success leading large‑scale transformation or turnaround initiatives.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
Other:
- Language: English (additional languages a plus).
- Travel: Up to 25%, domestic and occasional international travel.
- Certifications: Lean Six Sigma or related continuous improvement certifications preferred.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Market Savvy, Organizational Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Statement of Work (SOW)
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$178,000.00 - $307,050.00
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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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
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