Director Business Strategy and Operations

Zebra Technologies•Lincolnshire, IL

1d•$177,920 - $266,880•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Business Strategy & Operations is a highly strategic and execution-focused leader within the Global Supply Chain Organization. This role serves as a critical partner to the CSCO responsible for driving alignment, accountability, and execution across key business initiatives. This role is a strong operator capable of translating strategy into measurable action while ensuring consistent delivery against business objectives. As a highly visible and strategic role within the Business Unit, this position directly influences the execution of the company's growth strategy. The Director ensures that strategic initiatives translate into measurable results, enabling the organization to scale effectively and compete in high-growth markets. This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week in either our Holtsville, NY or Lincolnshire, IL office, 2 days remote (US), and may be Remote (US) for the ideal candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy or business operations
Proven experience working closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced, global environment
Demonstrated success driving cross-functional initiatives with measurable business outcomes
Proven track record of managing teams and developing talent
Strategic Thinking + Execution: Ability to translate high-level strategy into disciplined execution and measurable results
Operational Rigor: Strong planning, organization, and process management skills
Data-Driven Decision Making: Deep comfort with KPIs, analytics, and performance tracking to drive business outcomes
Leadership & Influence: Ability to drive alignment across senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams without direct authority
Communication: Exceptional ability to synthesize complex topics into clear executive messaging
Ownership Mentality: High accountability for outcomes and business impact

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive the operational rhythm of the function, including Quarterly Business Reviews, strategic planning sessions, and executive reporting processes.
Ensure cross-functional alignment across internal teams to maintain focus on key priorities and execution timelines.
Serve as the primary lead for strategic initiatives to the CSCO.
Partner closely with global and regional leaders to drive adoption of key initiatives and translate strategy into actionable execution.
Monitor initiative progress and drive accountability through KPI tracking and reporting.
Define, track, and report on critical business and sales KPIs
Identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions with leadership teams.
Ensure data integrity and visibility through enterprise systems.
Lead and develop a team supporting business operations and administration.
Build a high-performing support structure that enhances executive effectiveness.
Establish clear expectations, accountability, and development plans for direct reports to foster continuous growth and operational excellence.
Partner with the CSCO identify and develop high-impact growth initiatives.
Drive the execution of initiatives tied to measurable outcomes and business impact.