Manager, Strat, Performance & Policies

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Job Function:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Planning

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Strat, Performance & Policies.

This position will be located in New Brunswick, NJ (USA). Alternate locations maybe considered at Raritan, NJ; West Chester, PA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Raynham, MA.

Job Overview

The Manager, Strategy, Performance & Policies plays a key role in supporting the Procurement function’s strategy execution by driving performance management, policy development, and governance activities across DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with Procurement leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes, standardized processes, and clear policy frameworks. The position offers strong exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to influence how the organization measures success, manages risk, and operates effectively as it evolves as a standalone company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of Procurement's strategic initiatives by defining performance metrics, tracking outcomes, and preparing insights for leadership decision‑making.

• Lead performance management processes, including KPI development, scorecards, dashboards, and regular business reviews.

• Develop, maintain, and govern policies, standards, and operating guidelines to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and compliance requirements.

• Partner with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and business teams to ensure policies and performance frameworks are practical, aligned, and consistently applied.

• Analyze business performance trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

• Support enterprise governance forums by preparing materials, reporting progress, and monitoring adherence to approved strategies and policies.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, enhance transparency, and improve operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Public Policy, or related field).

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in strategy, performance management, policy, operations, or related business roles.

• Experience developing and tracking performance metrics and translating data into executive‑ready insights.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies, standards, or governance frameworks.

• Strong analytical skills with experience synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations.

• Ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing leadership‑level materials.

• Proficiency in Excel, with strong advanced analytics skills to analyze insights, spend, or supplier performance evaluation.

• Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools

• Strong presentation and executive communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with and influence business partners.

• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives/projects.

Preferred:

• Experience in Procurement

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.

• Experience supporting enterprise‑level strategy, transformation, or governance initiatives.

• Familiarity with performance management tools, dashboards, or business intelligence platforms.

• Exposure to policy development in areas such as compliance, risk, operations, or corporate governance.

• Strong change management and stakeholder influence skills.

Other

• Language Requirements: English required; additional languages preferred.

• Travel: Up to approximately 15–20%, primarily domestic.

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