Director ERP Technology Competency

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: Enterprise Management Job Sub Function: Technology Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson Technology Services (JJTS) is seeking a Director, SAP Application Development & Security to support enterprise ERP and planning platforms across North America. Based in Raritan, NJ, this leadership role is responsible for overseeing SAP application development (ABAP), SAP Security, and SAP BTP security services across the enterprise landscape. The Director will lead the delivery of application development and security capabilities for major transformation programs, including SAP role and persona design, security architecture, access governance, SOX/GxP compliance, and audit readiness. The role is accountable for ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant SAP solutions while enabling business transformation and operational excellence. In addition, the Director will provide leadership for vendor management, financial stewardship, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing speed, quality, cost efficiency, resilience, and customer experience. As the primary escalation point for SAP application development and security services, this leader will partner closely with global technology and business stakeholders to drive automation, standardization, innovation, and service excellence across the ERP ecosystem. This role will be needed to work with key stakeholders such Technical Product Owners (TPOs), Global Product Owners (GTOs), Enterprise Architecture team(s), Technology Service Owners, TQM and ISRM. Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. With over $90 billion in 2025 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the Innovative medicine and Medical Technology markets. There are more than 200 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing over 90,000 people and with products touching the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. If you have the passion and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion, Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. You 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. Technology has a tradition at our company in the way we use it to accelerate and drive the products and services we provide. Our goal is to continuously innovate the landscape of products we deliver while making a lasting difference in people’s lives. If you want to take on the challenge of building something amazing for a global healthcare technology company, then this is the place for you. This opportunity will reside within the ERP Technology Services organization, overseeing SAP ERP and OMP-based planning platform support and services. The role will report to the Senior Director, ERP Services, Operations, Application Development and Security. The Director will lead platform operations and application maintenance for ERP applications, with accountability for service portfolio management, vendor management, business relationship management, strategic performance management, financial management, and talent development. This leader will be responsible for the end-to-end customer experience, platform stability, service quality, operational readiness, and continuous improvement. The role will partner with Technology Product Owners, business leaders, enterprise architecture, security, infrastructure, vendors, and delivery teams to improve IT product quality, reduce reliability risks, and enable highly available, secure, scalable, and cost-effective enterprise platforms. Primary responsibilities of the role include: Own and lead SAP Application Development and Security services across the enterprise SAP landscape, including SAP S/4HANA, ECC, Central Finance, Treasury, BW/HANA, SAP BTP, GRC, and related platforms. Drive the delivery of scalable, secure, and compliant solutions by clearly articulating business value, service scope, customer requirements, operating models, and technology strategy. Provide strategic and operational leadership for SAP ABAP development, SAP Security, and SAP BTP Security, including solution design, custom development, role and authorization architecture, access governance, security controls, and compliance requirements for transformation programs and business initiatives. Lead the full application and security service lifecycle, including strategy, demand management, solution design, development, deployment, performance management, modernization, compliance, audit readiness, and retirement of services, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization across SAP development and security processes, enhancing delivery speed, quality, operational resilience, cost efficiency, and customer experience while maintaining SOX, GxP, and cybersecurity compliance. Partner with business, technology, and external vendors to deliver enterprise transformation initiatives, serving as the primary escalation point for SAP application development and security services and ensuring effective governance, service excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction. Human Capital Management - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team by setting clear goals, building succession depth, identifying upskilling opportunities, strengthening diversity and inclusion, and enabling career growth. Improve ERP Services across design, deployment, operations, automation, total cost of ownership optimization, and continuous improvement. Build strong global and regional partnerships with technology, business, and vendor teams to deliver full service and meaningful business outcomes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field is required; MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable. Relevant certifications in SAP, S/4HANA, Agile, PMP or service management are preferred. The ideal candidate will bring at least 12 to 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including deep expertise in enterprise ERP operations. Minimum of 12 to 15 years of IT experience supporting enterprise applications, with significant people leadership and program delivery responsibility. Proven leadership in SAP ABAP Development, SAP Security, and enterprise application delivery. Experience leading large-scale transformations, Agile/DevOps