Manager Data Quality and Automation

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Manager Data Quality and Automation to be based at Raritan, NJ.

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About the Role

This role will own strategy, governance, and execution of data quality across J&J's global supply chain data ecosystem with key focus on forward-looking AI implementation and efficiency gains via automation.

The role will ensure that data powering supply chain processes is accurate, complete, and trustworthy, while championing modern, AI-enabled approaches that reduce manual effort and make high-quality data effortless to consume. This is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership role that directly enables better patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the data quality strategy for supply chain data domains (materials, suppliers, inventory, orders, logistics, and master data).
• Establish data quality standards, metrics, and KPIs, and build dashboards to monitor data health across systems.
• Implement data quality controls profiling, validation rules, cleansing, and remediation workflows across the data lifecycle.
• Partner with data governance, data engineering, and business stakeholders to identify root causes of data issues and drive sustainable fixes.
• Manage data quality issue resolution, including triage, prioritization, and tracking to closure.
• Champion a culture of data ownership and accountability, working with data stewards and domain owners across the supply chain organization.
• Support strategic initiatives and ensure alignment between operational systems and analytics platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, AI implementation, and adoption of data quality best practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data management, data quality, data governance, or analytics, with at least 4 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Proven experience defining and operationalizing data quality frameworks, metrics, and automated cleansing solutions.
• Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML or advanced automation to data quality or data management challenges.
• Strong knowledge of data quality tools (e.g., Informatica Data Quality, Collibra, Talend, SAP MDG, or similar).
• Proficiency with SQL and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Track record of driving efficiency and process improvement in a data-intensive environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, and cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Experience with AI-enabled data quality or data observability platforms.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
• Relevant certifications (CDMP, Six Sigma, or data quality/governance credentials).

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 Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Analytics, Change Management, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Privacy Standards, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Developing Others, Digital Fluency, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Process Optimization, Relationship Building, Statistical Computing, Strategic Thinking

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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)). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefitsThis 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 yearSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year