Zebra Technologies

Senior Manager Product Management

Zebra Technologies Lincolnshire, IL

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Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

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

You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.

Let’s create tomorrow together.

The Product Management team drives the development of product definition and planning to optimize the company's products and solutions. The team applies broad knowledge of company's product and solutions capabilities as well as the competitive environment to identify new growth areas, new technology and emerging product opportunities. Oversees the analysis and evaluation of key market statistics and customer requirements to define product strategies and identify product opportunities to expand market share.

The Product Management team also evaluates in-depth market analysis and leads business case development for optimization of existing products and solutions alternatives and/or to create the next generation of new products. Collaborates with research and development to create products and validate early product definitions. This role is both strategic and technical in nature and requires meaningful industry experience.

As a Senior Manager, Product Management, you will be responsible for a specific product line including but not limited to supporting growth and productization of Workcloud.io platform, API catalog, centralized reporting and supporting services/processes/documentation. This includes increasing the profitability of existing products to developing new products for the company. You will build products from existing ideas and help to develop new ideas based on your industry experience and your contact with customers and prospects.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive centralized API management strategy, ensuring alignment with broader company goals.
  • Spearhead the advancement of centralized reporting and platform strategies from ideation and MVP stages to full-scale rollout, driving innovation and value creation.
  • Conduct sophisticated market research and competitive analysis to identify new growth areas and emerging product opportunities.
  • Lead the creation of detailed business cases and Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) to support strategic product initiatives and secure stakeholder buy-in.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, channel partners, and system integrators to deeply understand their needs and influence product direction.
  • Act as a liaison between external stakeholders and internal teams, ensuring that customer feedback is integrated into product development cycles.
  • Oversee the entire product lifecycle, including strategic planning, development, launch, and post-launch evaluation to ensure products meet high standards of quality and performance.
  • Continuously monitor and analyze the competitive environment to proactively adjust product
  • The Senior Manager, Product Management ensures that his/her organization works with the Product Marketing and Marketing Communications in developing product promotion programs. Product Management is responsible for insuring that positioning and factual content are correct, and that timing for release of promotional materials fits with the product launch schedule. In addition, product positioning and pricing strategies are owned and managed by the Senior Product Manager and team who coordinate the communication of this information within product marketing
  • Partner with product marketing, engineering, sales, and other internal teams to develop cohesive product positioning, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans.
  • Ensure the development and delivery of effective product training programs, demonstrations, and support materials to enhance product adoption and customer satisfaction
  • Mentor and coach product managers and team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Support the Director in strategic decision-making and lead initiatives that enhance the overall effectiveness of the product management function.
  • Actively support the Sales organization as required in select sales presentations, proposals and opportunities. Responsible for competitive analysis, as represented in developed presentation materials including detailed metrics and analysis to support business case and product development process
  • Collaborate with his/her team working closely with internal stakeholders throughout the development process in negotiating design trade-offs that may be needed, while preserving the requirements stated in the market requirements document (MRD). Internal stakeholders include
  • but not limited to product marketing, end users, channel partners, sales, engineering, support organizations, and engineering.
  • Travel as needed to visit customers, partners, attend seminars, trade shows or meet area sales personnel

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience in large software/ SaaS experience.
  • Minimum 5 + years of experience in enterprise Product Management
  • Experience in supporting growth and productization of large software/ SaaS, API catalog, centralized reporting and supporting services/processes/documentation.
  • Proven track record of managing complex product portfolios and driving successful product launches.
  • Experience with large-scale data integration and complex technology solutions is highly desirable.
  • Experience with IoT devices and Fleet Management is highly desirable.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Masters Degree

Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to assess market trends and drive product innovation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with strong ability to interact with customers
  • 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
  • Ability to assess complex market landscape and create focused, integrated product plans
  • Attention to detail, and strong understanding of complex products and systems
  • Deep understanding of financial concepts including P&L, balances sheets, and ROI models with delivery of product through defined objectives
  • Multi-task and manage complex programs
  • Advanced market knowledge in assigned product vertical, category or technology or solutions
  • Highly creative with ability to think strategically and develop strategic/business plans
  • The successful candidate will be a self-starter; this individual must be adaptable, persuasive, tenacious and perceptive and be able to execute a well-developed plan
  • Strong planning and execution skills
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft business applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to travel

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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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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

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 153900.00 - USD 230900.00 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.

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.
  • Seniority level

    Director
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Product Management and Marketing
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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