Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Manager, Global Workplace Strategy

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

Job Description

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.comJob FunctionStrategy & Corporate DevelopmentJob Sub FunctionReal Estate ManagementJob CategoryPeople LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob DescriptionWe are searching for the best talent for Sr. Manager, Global Workplace Strategy to be located in New Brunswick, NJ. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):High Wycombe, UK - Requisition Number: R-042501Prague, CZ - Requisition Number: R-042502Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Strategic Project Delivery to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.The Sr. Manager, Workplace Strategy is accountable for the regional strategy to support optimized design of J&J Facilities and support projects across J&J’s portfolio of businesses & sites within the region of its own responsibility.This role is responsible for assisting in the development of strategies for innovative, user-centric workplace environments, through partnerships with teams around the globe to deploy these strategies. Delivering on below responsibilities will require defining the business case influencing senior leaders to gain consensus to drive workplace efficiency and effectiveness.A suitable candidate for this role will have deep knowledge of workplace strategies in office environments, program development & deployment, project management and business acumen.Key relationships include Strategic Space Planning, Project Delivery (E&D), E&PS Global Functions, E&PS Regional Leads, EHS, GHS, IT, Security, and other related J&J Functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will communicate with E&PS Leadership Teams, J&J senior business leadership in a region, J&J finance across multiple sectors, Real Estate & FM leaders, HR & IT leadership in a region, and Workplace Experience team.You Will Be Responsible ForStrategic Planning & DevelopmentUse regional experience, internal data and external information to build programs that best satisfy the diverse needs of J&JLeverage regional data and insights to inform and align the workplace design and operation strategies to best support the businessesPartner with Regional Strategic Space Planning to uncover opportunities to optimize the portfolio and support regional business strategiesSupport the Workplace & Facilities Survey and generate insights to shape programs and strategies across all functions related to office work (Workplace, FM, IT, HR, Inclusivity, Wellness, etc.)Policy, Standards & Guideline ManagementCommunicate and train Policies, Standards & Guidelines – Standardize workplace practices & solutionsSupport actively the maintenance of workplace playbookSupport program metrics based on external and internal benchmarks and researchBusiness owner for all regional workplace data analytics and dashboardsManagement of Program and Program InnovationSupport innovation pilots for developing new conceptsRefine, scale and deploy successful pilots appropriately across the enterpriseEvolve the workplace change management program to meet evolving needs and partner with FM to support sustaining high performing workplacesSupport approval process of change management vendors and scope for workplace projectsDevelops and maintain the organisational change tools and expertise to support and sustain deployments (with both internal and external partners)Use external and internal insights to drive continuous improvement of existing workplace programs and participate in the development of new workplace programsLeadership & Stakeholder RelationsProvide material presentations & briefings – prepare high level strategy reports and updatesSite specific stakeholder engagement – as needed manage relationship with regional/local site leaders & functions to support workplace successApply regional governance criteria to successfully deploy programs in partnership with regional teamsSupport regional talent (both external and internal) to promote and execute Workplace Experience strategy. This includes training and coaching.Program DeliveryPromote understanding of JNJ Workplace Programs to enable the E&PS organizations to support business strategies and needsProvide the tools and resources to successfully plan global workplace projectsRepresents Workplace Strategy in Project Execution Planning (PEP) session for workplace projectsProject DeliverySupport regional teams to provide visioning, option analysis, scope development and test fit design capability for large office projects globally.Coordinate the design of workplaces with the appropriate change management and operations of the workplace to best serve the business needsApproves change management vendors and scope for workplace projectsEducationQualifications / Requirements:A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, architecture, design, engineering or related fields is required. A master’s degree is preferred.RequiredExperience, Skills & KnowledgeMinimum of 8 years of related experience in a Workplace Strategies environmentDeep knowledge of workplace strategies in office environmentsExcellent judgment, analytical, decision making, design and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of MS. Office SuiteExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven organization, coordination, and action tracking skillsAbility to function effectively and multitask when presented with tight deadlinesOut of the box thinking, innovation mentalityFinancial analysis, business case preparation and strategic business planningDemonstrated ability to partner, lead diverse teams through change and deliver results in a matrix environmentDemonstrated ability to identify & adopt emerging approaches and industry innovations for J&JKnowledge of industry trends and leading practices with respect to workplace strategy and innovationAbility to facilitate workplace visioning with senior management and translate business needs into workplace solutionsAbility to communicate at the FM LT level while integrating and communicating with the FM regional organizationsAbility to adapt emerging standard methodologies and industry innovationsPreferredExperience in design/architecture, change management, project management and facility managementGlobal/Regional experience preferably across multiple geographiesOtherThis position may require up to 30% of domestic and/or international travel.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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.Required SkillsPreferred Skills:Alliance Formation, Budget Management, Business Savvy, Contract Management, Contract Monitoring, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Investment Management, Leadership, Negotiation, Project Reporting, Real Estate Management, Regulatory Environment, Risk Management, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Team ManagementThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :$122,000 to $212,750Additional Description For Pay TransparencySubject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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. 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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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