DS Manager Global Payroll Product

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Job Function: Finance Job Sub Function: Accounting Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia, Manila, National Capital, Philippines Job Description: D S Manager , Global Payroll Product Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are essential to continue building our history of pioneering and innovation. Regardless of your race, belief, sexual orientation, religion, or any other trait, you are welcome. We believe in nurturing your potential to the fullest and support your growth without limitations. Role Profile The DS Manager, Global Payroll Product leads global payroll product strategy, process standardization, technology enablement, data migration, integrations, and operational readiness for Payroll and Time & Attendance. The role serves as a business product owner for payroll-enabling platforms and partners across Payroll, HR, Compliance, IT, Contact Center, vendors, and regional teams to deliver compliant, scalable, and employee-centered payroll solutions. This leader will guide transformation from country-based processes to global standards while ensuring business continuity during separation, implementation, go-live, and steady state. Key Responsibilities Payroll Product Strategy & Ownership Define and execute the global payroll product roadmap, including ServiceNow, Genesys, Veeva, payroll platforms, integrations, and other GS solutions. Serve as Business Product Owner across design, build, testing, deployment, enhancement prioritization, and global design approvals. Ensure product decisions align with global standards, statutory requirements, controls, and the future-state payroll operating model. Transformation Delivery & Change Leadership Lead global payroll separation and transformation initiatives from concept through implementation, go-live, hypercare , and steady state. Develop transition plans covering process design, parallel payroll, data validation, testing, readiness, training, communications, and adoption. Drive continuous improvement, automation, standardization, and operational efficiency across global and regional payroll teams. Data, Integration & Technology Enablement Define data migration, integration, reconciliation, archival, and lifecycle management practices for Payroll and Time & Attendance products. Partner with data, product, automation, HR, vendor, and technical teams to ensure accurate , secure, and compliant data movement. Design and manage payroll integrations, controls, error handling, testing scenarios, and payroll-to-GL posting strategies aligned with ERP ecosystems. Governance, Compliance & Operational Excellence Ensure payroll processes meet statutory, SOX, audit, user access, privacy, data protection, and operational control requirements. Govern knowledge, case management, SOPs, work instructions, and change intake processes to support global consistency and quality. Identify risks, dependencies, and process gaps; lead mitigation plans that protect compliance, service quality, cycle time, and cost efficiency. Stakeholder, Program & Team Leadership Lead global, regional, country, vendor, and functional stakeholders through complex payroll process and technology decisions. Facilitate governance forums, requirements workshops, issue resolution, escalation management, and cross-functional alignment. Provide direct