Collaboration Product Owner, Senior Advisor

Zebra Technologies•Lincolnshire, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Collaboration Product Owner, Senior Advisor to lead backlog ownership across two software engineering teams. You will translate product strategy into refined, sprint-ready backlogs for both teams and act as the primary point of accountability for delivery scope across them. Ideal candidate will be an experienced PO who has shown the ability to balance competing priorities across teams, operate on ambiguous cross-cutting work, propose creative alternatives when the default path won't work, and raise the refinement bar for the broader PO group. This role is based in Lincolnshire, IL; 3 days on-site and 2 days remote (US). Enabling collaboration technologies and processes from idea to operations. Engaging stakeholders across multiple business units and understanding business needs. Exercises independent judgement to prioritize the product backlog and maximize value delivered Make frequent and dynamic prioritization decisions. Providing vision and leadership for Agile team(s) working on the backlog. Drive the definition of collaboration user personas by working style and identifying what capabilities are needed so the user can collaborate effectively Developing the strategy for collaboration champions and communities of practice and implementing across the organization to drive adoption and knowledge sharing for varying business users and functions Deploying collaboration solutions to meet the requirements and expectations of the business Independently drive the continuous refresh of the Zebra collaboration strategy, roadmap and blueprint to envision the evolving needs of the business for delivering Enterprise Asset Intelligence Measuring the effectiveness of the collaboration strategy through Key Performance Indicators and metrics and showcasing to senior leadership Establishing relationships with key business and technology stakeholders at varying leadership levels across the organization. Soliciting stakeholder feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or computer science required or demonstrated commensurate experience.
Minimum 12+ years of successfully delivering innovative and forward-thinking solutions.
Experience in product management or as a product owner is REQUIRED.

Nice To Haves

Curious about AI
SAFE experience
Experience working with multiple business units
Advanced Degree is a plus.
At least 3 years’ experience working with Agile methodology
Demonstrated experience in product management discipline and working in Agile delivery teams.
Seeking candidates with entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking, and servant leadership
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in at least one major collaboration tool provider, such as Microsoft, Zoom, Slack, Google
Experience working with globally distributed teams
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Substantial track record of delivering technology solutions to meet the strategic needs of business operations.
Technical experience with defining and delivering collaborations strategies, architectures and operating models.
Demonstrated capability in categorizing end user types and working styles and translating that into technical requirements for proven solutions.
Knowledge of leading and implementing change management and continuous learning programs with end user communities.
Experience with Product Management/Ownership; defining and maintaining product architecture blueprints and roadmaps.
Comfortable with rapid pace and ambiguity.
Energy and vision for pushing new ideas and change within organizations.
Strong consensus building and conflict management skills.
Ability to work independently and with a cross functional team and at all levels of the organization.
Strong leadership skills and desire to take on additional responsibility in the future.
Strong Communication and presentation skills.
Experience with people management.

Responsibilities

Lead backlog ownership across two software engineering teams.
Translate product strategy into refined, sprint-ready backlogs for both teams.
Act as the primary point of accountability for delivery scope across them.
Enable collaboration technologies and processes from idea to operations.
Engage stakeholders across multiple business units and understand business needs.
Prioritize the product backlog and maximize value delivered.
Make frequent and dynamic prioritization decisions.
Provide vision and leadership for Agile team(s) working on the backlog.
Drive the definition of collaboration user personas by working style and identifying what capabilities are needed so the user can collaborate effectively.
Develop the strategy for collaboration champions and communities of practice and implement across the organization to drive adoption and knowledge sharing for varying business users and functions.
Deploy collaboration solutions to meet the requirements and expectations of the business.
Independently drive the continuous refresh of the Zebra collaboration strategy, roadmap and blueprint to envision the evolving needs of the business for delivering Enterprise Asset Intelligence.
Measure the effectiveness of the collaboration strategy through Key Performance Indicators and metrics and showcase to senior leadership.
Establish relationships with key business and technology stakeholders at varying leadership levels across the organization.
Solicit stakeholder feedback.