Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time
25% Travel
Skills
PLM
Job Details
IT Director Global Quality & Engineering (PLM/Engineering Systems)
Type: Full Name
Location: Remote
- Lead the global strategy, implementation, and operations of PLM (PTC Windchill) and engineering design systems (Creo, NX, SolidWorks) across R&D.
- Act as the IT owner of product lifecycle data, ensuring traceability, regulatory compliance, and single source of truth for all product information.
- Drive innovation and process excellence in medical device development from concept to retirement.
- Manage and mentor a global team of IT managers, analysts, and partners ensuring 24/7 system support and performance.
- Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Engineering leaders to align tech solutions with business goals.
- Oversee global PLM initiatives, system upgrades, new site rollouts, and cross-functional tech deployments.
- Own vendor relationships (PTC and others) to influence roadmaps, manage licensing, and enhance platform capabilities.
- Define and execute the long-term PLM/engineering systems roadmap aligned with Zimmer s MedTech innovation strategy.
- Champion change management and user adoption through training, communication, and support.
Reports to VP of Enterprise Applications with broad decision-making authority and significant business impact.
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