Technology Director, Make EMEA

The Technology Director, Make (EMEA) is a senior IT leader responsible for shaping and delivering manufacturing technology solutions across DePuy Synthes operations in the EMEA region. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering leaders to enable safe, compliant, and efficient operations through modern, scalable digital solutions. The position plays a critical role in driving standardization, resilience, and continuous improvement across manufacturing systems while leading regional teams and influencing global strategy. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the EMEA Manufacturing (“Make”) technology strategy aligned with global Supply Chain and IT priorities. 

• Oversee delivery and lifecycle management of manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, automation interfaces, plant IT, and data integration platforms). 

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering leaders to ensure technology solutions meet operational, regulatory, and compliance requirements. 

• Direct and develop managers and senior individual contributors in a matrixed, multinational environment. 

• Drive standardization, cybersecurity, and reliability of plant IT and manufacturing technology across EMEA sites. 

• Lead regional technology investment planning, budgeting, and vendor management activities. 

• Champion continuous improvement, digital manufacturing, and data‑driven decision‑making initiatives. 

• Represent EMEA Manufacturing Technology in global governance forums and cross‑regional programs. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (required). 

• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering or Information Systems) preferred. 
   

Experience and Skills 

Required 

• 10-12 years of progressive IT experience, including leadership roles supporting manufacturing or supply chain environments. 

• Proven experience leading managers and senior technical professionals in a complex, matrix organization. 

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, plant IT, and integration with enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, data platforms). 

• Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders and translate operational needs into technology solutions. 

• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and large‑scale technology programs. 

• Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and quality/compliance expectations. 

Preferred 

• Experience supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing operations. 

• Exposure to digital manufacturing, automation, Industry 4.0, and advanced analytics initiatives. 

• Prior regional or global role with accountability across multiple manufacturing sites. 

• Experience working across EMEA with sensitivity to regional regulatory and cultural considerations. 

Other 

• Language: English required; additional European languages preferred. 

• Travel: Up to ~25% regional and international travel. 

• Certifications: ITIL, PMP, or similar certifications preferred. 

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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.

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. 

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