Product Manager, Advanced

Zebra Technologies • Lincolnshire, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zebra is seeking an experienced, strategic, and execution-oriented Advanced Product Manager to lead the vision, development, and commercial success of next-generation solutions. The role owns the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned products, from market discovery and business case development through technical execution and global launch. The Product Manager applies expertise in customer needs, competitive dynamics, and distribution channels to shape product strategy and portfolio profitability, operating with significant autonomy and leading cross-functional teams through Zebra’s New Product Introduction framework.

The position is based in Zebra’s Lincolnshire, Illinois office and requires onsite work at least three days per week. Travel may be up to 15%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 8 years of experience.
• Full life-cycle program management experience.
• Experience with hardware and software engineering solutions and program management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft business applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• P&L knowledge.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Understanding of the AI development lifecycle from development and go-to-market perspectives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across global locations and time zones.
• Strategic leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and quality, and strong process adherence.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills.
• Good judgment and ability to apply knowledge and experience to decisions.
• Strong business acumen.
• Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate market and customer requirements for assigned products using knowledge of markets, competitors, customers, distribution channels, and Zebra offerings.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to develop and align business objectives.
• Research, develop, present, and deliver product business cases to internal and external audiences, including senior management.
• Monitor and report business metrics against plans, and recommend metrics for assessing business performance.
• Develop product and market requirements documentation and provide inputs to integrated business plans.
• Manage the lifecycle of moderately to highly complex product lines, including tactical execution, custom requirements, end-of-life plans, and inventory objectives.
• Define complete product offers and coordinate teams through Zebra’s New Product Introduction process.
• Coordinate post-launch activities, including sales support, bid and quote support, and customer presentations.
• Set pricing strategy and product prices to maximize sales and profitability; recommend promotional strategies in collaboration with Product Marketing.
• Recommend distribution strategies that address market needs and support launches by communicating product value propositions.
• Deliver product training to sales, sales engineers, technical support, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with development teams and stakeholders to oversee new product development and validate that development is on specification.
• Identify beta-site targets and draft and implement beta plans.
• Monitor product-line financial performance and recommend pricing actions to meet revenue and margin objectives.
• Set target costs for new products and evaluate cost-reduction initiatives with sustaining engineering, finance, and other partners.

Benefits

• Performance-based annual cash incentive with a target equal to 12% of base pay.
• Healthcare and wellness offerings.
• Inclusion networks and continued learning and development offerings.
• Community service days.
• Insurance, parental leave, employee assistance program, and paid time off, depending on country.
• Hybrid work and adaptable hours.
• Summer Flex Fridays and Focus Fridays.
• Annual companywide well-being day.
• Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior