Zimmer BiometRemote
Principal Analyst/ Project Manager
United States of America
Full Time
2 days ago
$113,000 - $142,000 USD
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Key skills
SAP Ariba Direct modulesSAP Ariba Indirect modulesProcurement ProcessesProcurement ComplianceProcurement SystemsProcurement Best PracticesAnalytics ToolsCollaboration PlatformsDigital TransformationMS ProjectOrganizational Change ManagementTraining DeliveryStakeholder ManagementCost Savings AnalysisCross-functional Project ManagementPMP CertificationProject ManagementGlobal Project ManagementAnalyticsSAPLeadershipChange ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration
About this role
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader committed to innovation and enhancing patient mobility. They are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to drive strategic projects across procurement and analytics, focusing on cost savings and best practices in procurement processes.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of initiatives within the Procurement CoE
- Ensure alignment of project objectives with business priorities and stakeholder expectations
- Drive projects that deliver cost savings through improved SAP Ariba workflows and global implementation of standardized procurement best practices
- Partner with regional and global teams to ensure consistent adoptions and scalability of solutions
- Lead initiatives related to the enablement and continuous improvement of SAP Ariba Direct and Indirect modules
- Coordinate enhancements to internally developed analytics and collaboration tools supporting Procurement and cross-functional teams
- Drive opportunities for automation and digital transformation within procurement systems
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, and other functions to ensure successful deployment and adoption of tools and processes
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Lead the Organisational change management and training activities related to the project CoE team is engaged in
- Partner with Procurement leadership - drive OCM initiatives to increase stakeholder engagement with other functions enabling saving execution and savings pipeline fulfilment
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred
- 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, or IT systems implementation
- Strong understanding of SAP ARIBA modules and procurement processes
- Experience managing cross-functional projects in a global organization
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project or similar) and collaboration platforms
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Must possess the ability to travel on a regular basis with overnight stays up to 20%. Occasional global travel may be required