Description

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

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

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about-locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:
A Product Manager at Zebra Technologies plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's product offerings, ensuring products meet market demands, and enhancing customer satisfaction. This role focuses on developing expertise in product lifecycle management, competitive market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to innovation and business growth. This is an opportunity to influence product vision, solve complex problems, and create value for customers worldwide.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop a deep understanding of Zebra's products, competitive landscape, distribution channels, and customer needs.
• Advocate for the voice of the customer, integrating their feedback into product development processes.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.

• Knowledge and understanding of SW applications relevant to the use of the products for the markets and use cases enabled by the products

• Define and execute demand generation initiatives in and effort to drive realization of produc revenue plans, in collaboration with regional product and marketing.
• Works autonomously to develop and present business cases by completing supportive research, and delivering presentations to internal and external audiences, routinely including senior management.

• Owns product lifecycle management for assigned product lines including tactical execution, managing customer requirements, developing and driving end of life plans and execution of inventory objectives.

• Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and market impact.
• Define and manage product offerings, following the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Lead go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, pricing, and promotional initiatives.

• Provides recommendations to influence distribution strategy to meet market needs. Supports product launch by providing a comprehensive understanding of the value proposition.

• Deliver product training to sales, sales engineers, technical support and other internal and external stakeholders.

Job Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree

• 5-8 years work experience

Key Skills and Competencies:
• Experience with AI-driven tools, such as machine learning-based diagnostic systems, virtual assistants, or predictive maintenance solutions, to improve customer support operations.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Scrum and SAFe frameworks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong business acumen and customer orientation, with a proven ability to balance customer needs with business goals.
• Intermediate knowledge of market dynamics and competitive landscapes in relevant categories.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

Job Posting Statement:

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.

AI Technology Statement:

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.