Sr. Project Manager, Network Transformation

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Job Function: Project/Program Management GroupJob Sub Function: Project/Program ManagementJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Aprilia, Latina, Italy, Imperia, Italy, Latina, Italy, Milano, Italy, Pomezia, Roma, ItalyJob Description:Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking “Network Transformation Project Manager” join our TEAM.
The role can be based in Italy but we are open for anywhere in EMEA – preferably UK and Italy. Date of Completion: Duration of transformation activities.
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 OF POSITIONAs part of the Network Transformation Team, this Sr. Project Manager role is responsible for driving the planning, coordination, and execution of network transition activities that enable the future-state Distribution & Transportation network. This is a critical component of a complex business separation and requires coordination across multiple workstreams, markets, sites, and stakeholders.
The position leads the delivery of distribution network transition initiatives, including project planning, key milestone tracking, risk and dependency management, as well as governance and communication across regions and functions. The role ensures transitional activities are executed in line with defined timelines, standards, and transformation objectives while maintaining clear alignment with respective stakeholders.
Working closely with regional and global cross-functional teams and stakeholders, the role enables operational readiness, issue resolution, and disciplined execution across defined network transformation initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES / PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Essential Functions)Lead planning, coordination, and execution of network transition projects across distribution, transportation, and supply chain functions.
Manage multiple complex, interrelated network transition sub-projects in parallel, maintaining focus on key deliverables, dependencies, and timelines.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, trackers, and governance documentation to support execution of network changes in line with FPX project methodology.
Track transition milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution where required.
Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure readiness of operational, systems, infrastructure, and partner (3PL)-related activities supporting transformation priorities.
Support execution of site transitional activities, including coordination of cutover planning, stabilization activities (hyper care), and transition governance.
Ensure transition activities remain aligned with defined standards, timelines, and future-state network objectives.
Facilitate alignment, communication, and decision visibility across cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, IT, Digital, Procurement, Partner Management, and regional teams.
Prepare reporting and updates for governance forums, including visibility into project progress, risks, mitigation actions, and key decisions.
Maintain documentation of transition activities, after action reviews and best practices to support future deployments and continuous improvement.
Support management of interdependencies between all network projects and broader transformation initiatives.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEEducation and/or additional training:A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is requiredStrong foundation in project management, including FPX; knowledge of other methologies is a plus.
Experience and functional competencies:Proven experience leading complex, high-visibility projects or programs with multiple interdependent workstreams in a regional or global matrix environment. This role requires an experienced program leader rather than an entry-level proje