Product Manager, Advanced - Zebra Technologies

Remote Work: Hybrid



Overview:


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





As an Enterprise Mobile Computing (EMC) Wearables Business Unit Advanced Product Manager, you will be responsible for the next generation wearable scanners and mobile computers delivered as solutions running Zebra and 3rd party ISV partner software for Warehouse, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, T&L, and other verticals. Work closely with device, accessories, software and services teams to analyze next generation technologies and write requirements and business cases to develop a comprehensive offering. Grow market share within current SAM and identify new product solution opportunities to expand into new verticals and new SAM. Generate solution go-to-market collateral, present to sales, partners, and customers at webinars and other events, and be the champion for your new device solution offering.


Responsibilities:



+ Through comprehensive knowledge of market, competitive landscape, customer requirements, distribution channels and Zebra offerings, anticipates market and customer requirements for assigned product(s).


+ Works collaboratively with other functional leaders to develop and align on business objectives.


+ Owns development presentation of business case by completing supportive research, authoring slides, and delivering presentations to internal and external audiences, routinely including senior management.


+ Monitors and reports business metrics against plan. Recommends metrics to assess business performance. Develops documentation of product and market requirements. Fully accountable for integrated business plan inputs.


+ Owns product lifecycle management for assigned product lines of moderate to high complexity including tactical execution, managing custom requirements, developing and driving end of life plans and execution of inventory objectives.


+ Demonstrates full knowledge of development process.


+ 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.


+ Sets pricing strategy. Establishes product price to maximize sales and profitability.


+ Recommends promotion strategy by working in collaboration with Product Marketing department.


+ Provides recommendations to influence distribution strategy to meet market needs. Supports product launch by providing a comprehensive understanding of the value proposition. Deliver product training to sales, sales engineers, technical support and other internal and external stakeholders.


+ Works closely with development teams and other key stakeholders to oversee new product development validating development is on spec. Identifies beta site targets, drafts, and implements plans.


+ Monitors financial performance of product lines and makes recommendations for pricing action against revenue and margin objectives. Sets target product costs for new products. Evaluates cost reduction initiatives working in concert with sustaining engineering, finance, and other internal partners.



Qualifications:


Minimum Qualifications:



+ Bachelor’s degree required


+ 8+ years of relevant experience


+ Experience with both hardware and software


+ Strong attention to detail / quality


+ Strong process adherence


+ Advanced level skills in Microsoft business applications including: Word, Excel, and Outlook


+ Advanced P&L knowledge


+ Advanced market knowledge in assigned category


+ Customer services values / orientation


+ Strong professional work behaviors (attendance, teamwork, time management, follow through)


+ Advanced analytical and organizational skills


+ Demonstrates good judgement in decision making, applies knowledge and experience to guide decisions


+ Strong business acumen


+ Strong presentation skills


+ Strong communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and

grammar)


+ Advanced problem solving skills


+ Able to travel 25%



Preferred Qualifications:



+ MBA or master’s degree preferred


+ Able to work hybrid schedule out of Lincolnshire, IL, Holtsville, NY, or Mississauga, Canada



Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.





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Salary: USD 117700.00 - USD 176500.00 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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