Head, Practice Area Programming - AI/GenAI and Enterprise Capabilities

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We are searching for the best talent for a Head, Practice Area Programming - AI/GenAI and Enterprise Capabilities for the JJ Learn organization located in New Brunswick, NJ.

This role will lead the global strategy to build enterprise-critical capabilities that transform how work gets done at J&J. AI/GenAI is a primary focus, alongside other future skills required to accelerate performance, productivity, and innovation, aligned with C.E.O. Leadership Behaviors. This global enterprise leadership role operates as a strategist, executive advisor, and change leader—translating business priorities, workforce needs, risk requirements, and technology trends into a measurable, multi-year capability portfolio. Leading a team of three direct reports and a broader partner ecosystem, the role defines the learning strategy, establishes outcomes and measurement, and drives adoption at scale. This role will ensure that capabilities are built responsibly, embedded in daily work, and deliver measurably impact. Success requires strong enterprise influence, partnering across HR, Digital and Technology, Legal/Privacy/Security, business and functional leaders as well as applicable J&J Councils (J&J AI Council, GenAI Council, Learn Councils).

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience including 5+ years as a people leader
• Deep subject matter expertise and experience launching AI/GenAI/Digital and other enterprise-wide initiatives at scale with measurable business impact.
• Strong fluency in AI and GenAI concepts and implications for work (use cases, data/privacy considerations) and the ability to translate for executives and non-technical audiences.
• Executive presence and influence: proven ability to align senior stakeholders, drive decisions, and navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Financial and operational stewardship: experience owning budgets, managing vendors, and running portfolios with disciplined measurement and reporting.
• Data-driven approach to capability building: define metrics, interpret learning/skills data, and apply insights to improve outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and change leadership skills; able to mobilize adoption at global scale.

• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS); BS required)
• Experience launching enterprise-scale programs across multiple regions.
• Familiarity with responsible AI and AI governance topics (policy enablement, model risk concepts, privacy/security collaboration) and translating guardrails into practical employee behaviors.

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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