Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Zimmer biomet is a medical technology leaderOur team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the worldWe are offering a unique opportunity for people to join zimvie, a new, independent publicly traded company we are creating through the planned spin-off of our spine, dental and bone healing businesses in 2022Unlike many startup companies, this one has established product brands, customers and revenue, and will be led by a team of seasoned expertsWe are now building out the team that will be focused on shaping zimvie’s exciting future — we hope you’ll consider being part of it!
Job summary
The director of it applications is responsible for the successful leadership, management, and maintenance of the organization’s global it shared application portfolio center of excellence team, applications, and servicesThis it leader works closely with decision makers within the organization to recommend, implement, and support cost effective application solutions that support the business objectives of the organization.
Principal duties and responsibilities
Articulates and drives the global it strategy as it relates to applications supporting the newco organizationResponsible for all software applications and business systems used by multiple business units within newco.
Develops and manages strong relationships with business partners to develop it strategy and solutions that supports business objectives, elevating it into a strategic partner
Responsible for a team of oracle cloud, hyperion, concur, sap successfactors, etq and other corporate and shared service software resources focused on delivering and supporting capabilities needed for commercial and operational excellence.
Develops and directs third party partner relationships who provide critical support and services; determines appropriate level of internal versus external support to support our business strategy
Expected areas of competence
Global leadership skills with a strong focus on it strategy and execution
Able to communicate effectively with variety of stakeholders and gain alignment, and/or influence required action
Able to evaluate data and make or recommend informed strategic and tactical decisions
Able to balance focus on big picture while ensuring delivery at the day-to-day detail level
Depth of knowledge in sub-functions of it infrastructure and systems (lans, wans, internet, intranet, security, wireless, etc.) and impact of actions on related aspects of it infrastructure, applications, processes, requirements, governance, etc.
Able to quickly adapt to changing organizational priorities
Strong project and vendor management skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent diverse team leadership and collaboration skills/abilities
Education/experience requirements
Bachelor`s degree in computer science, business or related field with at least 10+ years of relative professional experience required; or bachelor and master`s degree and 9+ years of related experience
A minimum of 5 years’ experience facilitating the development and implementation of successful business initiatives through it deliverables and projects
Experience directing the implementation and support of software as a service solution (“saas”)
Experience negotiating with third parties and developing statements of work or contracts for services
It system architecture experience
Travel requirements
Up to 25%
Additional information
As a zimmer biomet “zimvie” team member, we want you to feel included, respected, empowered, and celebratedThis is why we offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as employee recognition and career enrichment opportunities.
Eoe/m/f/vet/disability
172800 - 190300
