Director, RE Delivery - Americas

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development Job Sub Function: Real Estate Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, RE Delivery - Americas; this Hybrid position will be in New Brunswick, NJ (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Raynham, MA, (USA), Raritan, NJ (USA), or West Chester, PA (USA). Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Position Summary: The Director, Real Estate Delivery – Americas is accountable for the end‑to‑end execution of real estate transactions, projects, and portfolio initiatives across the Americas region. This role leads regional delivery teams and partners to execute DPS’s global real estate strategy with speed, discipline, and financial rigor, while ensuring compliance with governance, standards, and approval frameworks. Operating as the primary execution owner for the Americas, this role translates global strategy and standards into on‑the‑ground delivery, balancing business urgency, cost discipline, and risk management across a diverse portfolio of office, R&D, manufacturing, and residential assets. The role partners closely with business, operations, finance, and EHSS leaders to support business continuity, workplace effectiveness, and long‑term infrastructure strategy, including growth, transformation, and portfolio optimization initiatives. Scope of Role: Regional portfolio: Americas portion of ~63 DPS properties Functional scope: Transaction management, project execution, regional portfolio delivery, lease administration, compliance Geographic reach: North America and Latin America Authority: Regional delivery ownership and execution accountability within global governance, standards, and approval frameworks Key Responsibilities: Regional Real Estate Delivery Leadership: Own and lead real estate delivery across the Americas, ensuring transactions and projects are executed on time, on budget, and to standard. Serve as the single point of accountability for regional execution performance. Lead and develop regional RE delivery teams and matrixed partners. Drive standardization, governance, and best‑practice sharing across RE delivery teams to improve speed, quality, and controls. Transaction & Portfolio Execution: Execute real estate transactions including leases, renewals, expansions, exits, dispositions, and residential housing arrangements. Partner with Governance & Strategy on business cases, approvals, and prioritization, ensuring alignment to global strategy. Manage lease administration activities and ensure accurate documentation and compliance. Project Execution & Performance Management: Oversee project execution across the region, ensuring adherence to scope, cost, schedule, and quality expectations. Apply best practices, standardized delivery models, and performance management disciplines across projects. Identify and proactively manage execution risks and issues. Strategic Space & Site Delivery: Deliver strategic space planning and site initiatives aligned to workplace standards and portfolio strategy. Partner with Property Services and FM to ensure seamless handoff from project delivery to operations. Support site changes, consolidations, expansions, and relocations. Compliance & Governance Adherence: Ensure all regional activities comply with global RE governance, approval thresholds, and controls. Act as the regional escalation point for compliance, execution risk, and delivery challenges. Maintain audit‑ready documentation and adherence to internal controls. Deliver projects and services in compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards; partner with EHSS to embed safe execution. Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Partner closely with: Global RE Governance & Strategy Property Services Strategic Supplier Management Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Business Leaders Drive accountability from third‑party providers delivering regional RE services. Influence and align senior stakeholders through clear executive communication, decision support, and change leadership. Core Capabilities: Regional real estate delivery leadership Transaction and lease execution Project delivery and performance management Portfolio execution and site delivery Financial and business case discipline Risk identification and mitigation Stakeholder and vendor management Competencies & Skills: Execution Leadership Strong bias toward delivery, accountability, and results. Ability to manage multiple, concurrent initiatives across a large region. Commercial & Financial Acumen Solid understanding of real estate economics, lease structures, and project financials. Experience managing cost, schedule, and scope trade‑offs. Influence & Collaboration Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed global organization. Strong communication skills with business, functional, and executive stakeholders. Judgment & Problem Solving Sound decision‑making under time pressure and ambiguity. Ability to anticipate risks and drive practical solutions. Experience & Education 12+ years of experience in corporate real estate delivery, transactions, or project management Experience leading regional portfolios in a global enterprise Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred Proven ability to lead through influence in a global, matrixed organization and manage multiple concurrent initiatives across diverse geographies and time zones. Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent). Experience leading regional portfolios in a global enterprise. Background in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries. Experience with workplace strategy, site consolidation, or portfolio optimization initiatives. Familiarity with sustainability, energy efficiency, or green building standards. Executive‑level presentation, negotiation, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities. Certifications such as PMP, or similar pro