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Zimmer Biomet · 1 week ago

Transformation Associate Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$145K/yr - $180K/yr

15+ years exp

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader committed to enhancing patient mobility. The Transformation Associate Director will lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, partnering with executives to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence across the organization.

Health CareManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, translating business vision into transformative initiatives that deliver measurable enterprise value and long-term competitive advantage

Architect and oversee complex, multi-year transformation programs—from ideation through execution—ensuring strategic alignment, cross-functional integration, and sustainable outcomes

Influence and shape enterprise priorities by developing board-ready business cases, integrating financial modeling, scenario planning, risk analysis, and ROI-based investment decisions

Partner with functional and regional leaders to drive executive alignment, ensure cross-functional collaboration, and embed transformation as a core organizational capability

Provide executive oversight into program delivery, performance measurement, and risk mitigation across a portfolio of strategic initiatives

Foster enterprise-wide change management strategies to accelerate adoption, enable mindset shifts, and embed lasting behavioral change across diverse stakeholder groups

Elevate organizational agility by championing modern delivery methodologies (Agile, OKRs, Lean Portfolio Management) and integrating innovation, digitalization, and future-forward thinking into transformation efforts

Represent the transformation agenda in executive forums, including board meetings, investor discussions, and strategic planning offsites

Continuously scan external trends, benchmarks, and emerging technologies to position the organization ahead of disruption and drive continuous innovation

Qualification

Transformation frameworksAgile delivery modelsFinancial modelingStrategic portfolio governanceChange management strategiesAnalytical skillsStakeholder engagementProject ManagementCultural agilityClient-service mindsetCommunication skills

Required

Completed bachelor's degree, ideally with a focus on Business Administration, Project Management, or related field – MBA or equivalent advanced degree is desirable

15+ years of professional experience in transformation, management consulting, strategic project management, or a related function

Proven experience in portfolio management, strategy, management consulting, or a related field

Strong analytical skills and proficiency with portfolio management tools and frameworks

Preferred

PM and OCM certifications are advantageous

Experience in Consulting Business, Mergers & Acquisition initiatives and Post-Mergers exercises is desirable

Demonstrated success influencing C-level stakeholders and Boards of Directors, with the executive presence to navigate high-stakes, high-visibility environments

Proven track record of owning and delivering transformation programs with enterprise-wide scope and multimillion-dollar impact

Deep strategic thinking paired with operational rigor—comfortable moving between the 'big picture' and execution detail

Strong financial and business acumen, including experience building and defending complex business cases, capital investment proposals, and value realization models

Expertise in transformation frameworks, agile delivery models, organizational design, operating model optimization, and strategic portfolio governance

Consulting skill set with a structured problem-solving approach, client-service mindset, and the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, actionable insights

Exceptional communication skills, with a persuasive and influential style suited for executive audiences, global town halls, and external stakeholder engagements

Culturally agile with a global mindset and deep experience leading cross-functional and geographically distributed teams