Job Description

Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about – locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

The Product Management team is responsible for determining Zebra’s product offerings and driving development, launch, and adoption of RFID Solutions to positively impact the customers’ experience and market share. The Manager of Product Management will lead and work autonomously to own product lifecycle management for assigned product lines which includes product planning and product marketing.

Location- ***Role is required to be onsite in Lincolnshire, IL office (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

• Through comprehensive knowledge of the RFID market, competitive landscape, customer requirements, distribution channels and Zebra offerings, anticipates market and customer requirements for assigned product(s).
• Responsible for complete product offer definitions, rallies teams to create the product offer following Zebra’s New Product Introduction (NPI), coordinates post launch activities such as sales support, bid and quote support, and customer presentations.
• Manages the product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities for existing products to creation of next generation products to innovation for new products and solutions
• Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by ongoing visits to customers and non-customers
• P&L Management including: tracking of revenue, units, market share details, product cost, bookings, price/margin maintenance, inventory, and configuration management
• Driving a solution set across development teams (primarily Development/Engineering, and Marketing Communications) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning
• Product Life Cycle Management
• • Work closely with operations and supply chain to properly manage: forecast, ramp plans, component obsolescence, misaligned sales orders, yield issues, and product hold issues
  • Manage transitions and discontinuations of product line
  • Manage product related communications to both internal and external associates
• Understand, document, and communicate all facets of applications to enable or develop with our partners to provide a complete application solution
• Interface with internal stakeholder groups, including senior management, marketing, engineering, chief technology office, sales, manufacturing/operations, etc. to clearly communicate market trends and requirements
• Perform competitive analysis like-minded products and solutions
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and the sales force
• Travel as needed to visit customers, partners, attend seminars, trade shows or meet area sales personnel
• Manage one or more subordinate product managers with direction on objectives, coaching, and support to ensure successful execution of the PLM management cycle

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required
• 8+ years’ of experience
• 2+ years overseeing product managers or leading cross functional teams.
• Full life cycle product management experience
• Business development and/or sales experience
• Strategy customer facing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Demonstrated success in building technology roadmaps
• Ability to assess complex market landscape and create focused, integrated product plans
• Deep understanding of financial concepts including P&L, balances sheets, and ROI models with delivery of product through defined objectives
• Attention to detail, and strong understanding of complex products and systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong ability to interact with customers
• Highly creative with ability to think strategically and develop strategic/business plans
• Demonstrates good judgement in decision making, applies knowledge and experience to guide decisions
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal and oral presentation skills as well as ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, managers, clients and customers
• Multi-task and manage complex programs
• Advanced market knowledge in assigned product vertical, category or technology or solutions
• Self-starter, adaptable, persuasive, tenacious, perceptive with ability to execute a well-developed plan
• Demonstrated success with planning and execution
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent skills in Microsoft business applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Location- ***Role is required to be onsite in Lincolnshire, IL office (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

Come join our team!

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com

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Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD 120400.00 - USD 180600.00 Yearly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

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