Sr. Manager, Information Governance & Stewardship Locations: Raynham, MA (USA), Ringaskiddy, Ireland, Zuchwil, Switzerland, Raritan, NJ (USA)
This global leadership role within Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O) Systems is responsible for shaping and advancing the governance, stewardship, and control framework for critical supply chain data across DePuy Synthes.
Key Responsibilities Define and execute the global information governance and data stewardship for SC&O systems, aligning priorities, controls, and operating models with enterprise standards, business objectives, and regulatory expectations.
Establish and sustain clear data ownership, stewardship, decision rights, and accountability across critical supply chain data domains, supported by effective governance forums, escalation paths, and performance expectations.
Partner with Supply Chain, IT, Quality, Regulatory, Compliance, Security, and Data & Analytics to standardize business definitions, strengthen master and transactional data integrity, and improve end-to-end data lifecycle management.
Lead governance requirements for system implementations, process redesign, and platform integrations, ensuring data quality, traceability, compliance, and controls are embedded by design across digital supply chain initiatives.
Advance AI- and automation-enabled governance capabilities, including intelligent monitoring, exception-based workflows, data quality rule automation, and advanced analytics to improve speed, scale, and risk visibility.
Define, monitor, and communicate governance, data quality, and compliance KPIs to senior leadership, using insights to prioritize remediation, measure maturity, and accelerate continuous improvement.
Build and develop a high-performing information governance and stewardship team while influencing cross-functional stakeholders and fostering a culture of data ownership, discipline, and operational excellence.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
8–10+ years of progressive experience in information governance, data governance, master data, supply chain systems, or related enterprise data and operations roles.
Demonstrated success designing and operationalizing governance frameworks, stewardship models, data quality controls, and decision rights across complex, cross-functional organizations.
Proven leadership experience in global or matrixed environments, including influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across business and technology teams.
Strong knowledge of supply chain and enterprise platforms (ERP, planning, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, quality, analytics) and data dependencies.
Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, metadata, information lifecycle management, and internal control concepts.
Ability to translate complex data, process, and system issues into clear business implications, prioritized actions, and executive-level recommendations.
Experience with enterprise data governance and catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Microsoft Purview) and data privacy/regulatory frameworks (GxP, SOX).
Preferred: experience in medical devices, life sciences, healthcare or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of global regulatory, privacy, records management, and compliance requirements relevant to supply chain data, quality systems, and controlled business processes.
Experience supporting digital transformation, data modernization, or enterprise platform initiatives with governance embedded into process and system design.
Exposure to AI, advanced analytics, automation, or intelligent workflow capabilities to improve data quality, stewardship efficiency, control effectiveness, or risk monitoring.
Experience working across global operating models, collaborating across regions, functions, and time zones.
Strong executive presence, change leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with SAP and JDE ERPs, especially S4 Hana.
Other language: English required; additional languages a plus.
Travel: up to 15–20% domestic and international.
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.
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