Project Specialist

*This is a Hybrid position, with responsibilities of being partially onsite, in the Downers Grove, IL office. Employee must live within this geography.

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.

What You Can Expect

Under general supervision, the Project Specialist leads and directs one or more project teams engaged in the design, implementation, and modification of projects that span across functional organizations. They ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet technical and scope requirements of the assignment.

How You'll Create Impact

• Gathers and compiles project information

• Coordinates activities of one or more project teams, work streams, or functional areas

• Identifies appropriate resources needed for projects

• Develops schedules to ensure timely completion of projects

• Provides technical guidance to project team

• Interfaces with stakeholders to ensure requirements are met

• Helps establish objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets

• Gathers, analyzes, and shares data with project leaders for decision making

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity

• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

• General knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards

• General application of concepts and principles

• Strong customer orientation and drive for results

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of experience managing and successfully delivering projects OR

• Master's Degree with 2-4 years of experience managing and successfully delivering projects

• Experience with Linux highly preferred

Travel Expectations

• Up to 10%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability