Jobs in Irvine, CA

About the role

We are searching for the best talent to join our Vision team as a Manager R&D PMO located in Irvine, CA. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech The Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end leadership and delivery of global new product development programs. This role serves as the execution owner and integrator, guiding highly matrixed, cross‑functional teams to ensure projects are strategically aligned, delivered on schedule and within budget, and meet rigorous quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements. This role operates within a highly regulated, innovation‑driven healthcare environment and requires a technically strong project manager who can translate strategy into disciplined execution. The Project Manager partners closely with Technical Leads, Functional Managers, and Business Leaders to identify, assess, and resolve technical, program, and organizational risks while maintaining focus on outcomes that benefit patients, customers, and the enterprise. In alignment with Johnson & Johnson’s leadership expectations, this role demonstrates strong business judgment, fosters collaboration, upholds compliance and quality standards, and leads with a Credo‑based, patient‑centric mindset.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science‑related field required
• 8+ years of professional experience in project or program management in a regulated environment
• 5+ years of meaningful engineering and/or operational experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional technical teams through influence rather than direct authority
• Experience managing procurement, contracting, or external partners is required
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, design controls, and regulatory expectations
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to operate effectively across a global, matrixed organization
• Proven ability to balance speed, quality, compliance, and cost
• Track record of consistent performance, problem solving, and tangible project results
• Demonstrates sound judgment, resilience, and a continuous‑improvement mindset
• Advanced degree and/or Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred

Benefits