VP Engineering

Zebra Technologies•Lincolnshire, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Engineering for Print & Encode is responsible for the overall vision, execution, and long-term success of the Print & Encode engineering organization. The leader directs product development for the business unit, delivering innovative products that meet or exceed quality, reliability, dependability, durability, schedule, and budget expectations. The role champions customer-centric innovation, evolves the portfolio from standalone products to connected, data-driven ecosystems, and executes growth strategies aligned with the broader Asset Visibility Solutions business unit. The remit covers the portfolio lifecycle, from technology incubation and development through go-to-market collaboration, while pursuing new revenue streams and strategic partnerships. The VP provides strategic and technical leadership for a global engineering organization and its product development teams. This includes setting investment priorities, leading the development of vertical solutions spanning hardware, firmware, and software, and overseeing product strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle management. The role also drives operational performance and budget and schedule accountability, develops engineering talent and culture, and collaborates with Product Management, customer-facing teams, AVS leaders, customers, channel partners, and industry stakeholders. The ideal candidate is commercially astute, technically credible, and an inspirational leader with experience scaling global engineering teams, developing talent, and fostering accountability, innovation, and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
20 years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
15 or more years of experience in engineering leadership.
10 or more years of experience leading an engineering team.
Experience working across multidisciplinary teams.
Experience managing teams across a global footprint.
Experience managing multi-million-dollar-plus budgets and engineering business or operational plans, including ROI-driven planning and cost-benefit analysis.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
18 years of experience with a master's degree.

Responsibilities

Shape and communicate the technical vision and long-term strategic direction for the Print & Encode engineering organization.
Set investment priorities to maintain competitive advantage while balancing core business needs and new growth opportunities.
Lead the strategic shift from horizontal products to purpose-built vertical solutions across hardware, firmware, and software.
Drive connected ecosystems integrating printers, scanners, smart supplies, and unifying software for customers in manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, and retail.
Contribute to end-to-end product strategy, including roadmap definition, technology development, and full lifecycle management.
Develop innovative solutions using the organization's technical capabilities, customer relationships, and strategic JDM/ODM partnerships.
Provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational guidance to the global product development team.
Lead, motivate, and inspire engineering teams to deliver high-quality hardware, software, and solutions, with accountability for performance, budget, and schedule.
Recruit, retain, and develop talent with hardware-centric and digital or solution-led profiles.
Cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and agile culture that empowers creative thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and strong results.
Collaborate with Product Management, customer-facing teams, and AVS leaders to understand trends and customer requirements.
Serve as a primary technical evangelist for the business, engaging with key customers, channel partners, and industry stakeholders.