Transcend Manager PMO in Madrid

€63,700.00 - €109,480.00

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location's eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Job Function: Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management

Job Category: People Leader

Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one "clean" ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains. This program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from 7 to 1, standardizing processes to have a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that will enable us to support the Pharmaceutical business with agility. Additionally, the program will remediate the end-of-life system exposure that we risk towards the end of this decade.

We are seeking a strong PMO Operations Manager to support delivery excellence for Transcend. This role will be located in Cork, Ireland. Alternate locations may be considered in Latina, Italy; Lisbon, Portugal; Leiden, Netherlands; or Madrid, Spain.

In this role, you will support day-to-day PMO operations across multiple sophisticated Commercial and Manufacturing Deploy programs, handling planning, governance coordination, risk management, reporting, and decision-support processes that enable successful execution.

You will work closely with PMO leadership, Global Program Managers, and cross-functional business and technology teams to maintain alignment, clarity, and operational rigor, while advancing critical issues and supporting timely decision-making.

• PMO Operations Coordination and Governance.
• Lead PMO operations across program phases by enabling effective governance, clear communication, and high-quality inputs for decision forums.
• Drive integrated planning across multiple sophisticated releases, handling RAID and change control processes to enable proactive issue resolution and focused execution.
• Supervise schedule management by ensuring accurate, data-driven tracking against the integrated program plan
• Handle scope governance by ensuring all changes are evaluated, documented, and aligned with program objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Deliver consistent and clear status reporting across governance levels, providing clear, actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Champion predictive delivery practices to identify risks and opportunities early, enabling timely intervention and course correction.
• Ensure PMO operations align with compliance and quality standards, embedding a strong risk management culture focused on identification, mitigation, and follow-through.
• Supervise deliverables tracking and governance across releases to maintain program integrity, visibility, and delivery confidence.
• Lead and develop a diverse PMO operations team, including Deployment Leads and offshore resources, to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Coach and mentor team members to build capability, develop accountability, and promote a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Partner with other team members and PMO leadership to align priorities, integrate delivery plans, and strengthen communication across teams.
• Build strong relationships across geographically dispersed teams to enable collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as focal point for PMO-related issues, coordinating resolution with leadership and cross-functional collaborators.
• Align deployment activities with overall program objectives by partnering with Deployment Leads to enable seamless execution and risk mitigation.
• Provide clear and timely updates on PMO performance, resource needs, risks, and improvement opportunities to support informed decision-making.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by using data and insights to enhance processes, tools, and team capabilities.
• Ensure effective PMO operations through accurate planning, focused tracking, reliable governance, and proactive risk management.

• Up to 25% domestic and international