Transcend, Senior Analyst PMO Operations

Senior Analyst PMO Operations supporting the Transcend program at Johnson & Johnson in Zug, Switzerland. The role coordinates global ERP consolidation and governance activities in a hybrid setting.

This position provides operational support for the Transcend initiative, a global effort to standardize working methods and consolidate seven ERP systems into a single S/4 HANA platform for the Innovative Medicine division. The analyst focuses on program coordination, governance support, and cross-functional analysis across multiple regions and parallel releases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for governance forums and support PMO operations throughout various program phases.
• Maintain integrated project plans and track RAID logs, change control, and updates through diligent documentation.
• Monitor schedule and scope performance, identifying variances and escalating risks via established governance channels.
• Create recurring status reports and dashboards that deliver accurate, actionable insights into program health.
• Track deliverables, decisions, and action items to ensure accountability and smooth execution.
• Keep PMO documentation organized, accurate, and compliant with quality standards.
• Coordinate with Global Program Managers, Deployment Leads, and PMO teams to align priorities across workstreams.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings by recording key decisions, dependencies, and follow-up tasks.
• Build relationships with dispersed teams to foster collaboration, transparency, and effective communication.
• Provide analytical and operational support to resolve issues, manage escalations, and ensure governance follow-through.
• Analyze PMO data and performance trends to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain metrics and visual summaries to report on PMO performance and resource needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, or a related field.
• At least two years of proven professional experience.
• Ability to manage RAID logs, track schedules, and provide clear status updates on risks and issues.
• Experience collaborating across global, cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize data and support operational decision-making with actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management and reporting tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and tracking applications.
• Knowledge of delivery methodologies, governance frameworks, and change control principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and deliverables.

Nice to have

• Five or more years of experience in program management, PMO operations, project coordination, or business analysis, particularly supporting large-scale transformations.
• Certification in PMO, project management, or analytics.

About the company

Johnson & Johnson emphasizes responsibility toward its global workforce, fostering an inclusive environment where every employee is valued as an individual. The company respects the diversity and dignity of its staff and recognizes their merit.

• Commitment to employee responsibility and well-being across all global locations.
• Inclusive work environment that values each person as an individual.
• Respect for diversity, dignity, and merit among employees.