Johnson & Johnson Heart Recovery (ABIOMED) is looking to hire a Senior Supplier Project Manager in a hybrid role based in Danvers, MA. 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 https://www.jnj.com/. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: + Lead project management activities for external manufacturing programs + Attend product development project meetings and serve as primary liaison for all actions associated with supplier requirements as well as coordinating quality inspection + Manage and tracking of supplier related projects for capacity increase, risk mitigation, obsolescence and quality improvement + Generate and maintain supply chain program dashboards and report outs for different levels of management + Highlight supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans to achieve successful product launches + Support the transfer of product improvements into suppliers production utilizing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles. + Provide project lead for Supplier Engineering team + Manage and develop supply chain phase-in plans accounting for various medical device regulatory approval timelines + Qualify and implement dimensional and visual inspections through GR&Rs at incoming and Supplier. + Assist in the " Quality at the Source" program with the objective of increasing yields at the supplier and qualifying quality inspections at the supplier facility + Develop understanding of supplier’s manufacturing process and technology roadmap and capabilities + Drive strategic initiatives with suppliers + Qualify new suppliers and define necessary technical tests/documentation + Perform process validations and verifications of components and sub-assemblies at suppliers. + Lead analysis of defective components found in Incoming Inspection and work with vendors to resolve + Assist in technical qualification of alternatives for obsolete components **Qualifications** + BS in Electrical, Biomedical, or other related Engineering disciplines + Successful program management experience, supporting multiple programs in parallel + 3+ years of professional experience showing detailed technical exchange with vendors + Knowledge of Process Qualifications, Process Capability and data analysis using statistical tools + Good knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean and Design of Manufacturing. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a + Demonstrated critical thinking in fast paced environment + Enjoys working in a team environment while continually and constructively challenging the status quo + Basic understanding of medical device regulatory submissions + Dedicated, passionate and eager to learn + Sound MS Office knowledge + Willingness to travel, particularly to visit suppliers (up to 20%) Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $108,800 to $147,000. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. -Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. -Employees may be 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. -Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: -Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year -Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year -Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year -Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: -  https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on March 3, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.