Product Manager, Advanced

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:

The Product Manager, Advanced 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
• Define and execute demand generation initiatives in an effort to drive realization of product revenue plans in collaboration with regional product and marketing
• 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

• Define and manage product offerings following the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Drive innovation by identifying and leveraging emerging technologies to create competitive differentiation
• Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing best practices and industry knowledge
• 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
• Works closely with development teams and other key stakeholders to oversee new product development to validate development is on spec. Identifies beta site targets and drafts and implements plans

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
• Advanced proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, and Confluence
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Scrum and SAFe frameworks
• Knowledge and understanding of SW applications relevant to the use of the products for the markets and use cases enabled by the products
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of market dynamics and competitive landscapes in relevant categories Minimum Education or Equivalent:
• Bachelors Degree in related discipline. Advanced Degree also acceptable. Candidates with 6+ years of experience will be considered if they hold a Masters Degree. In lieu of a degree, candidates with 12+ years of extensive and relevant product management experience and technical expertise will be considered if they have advanced knowledge of market dynamics, a track record of mentoring junior team members, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to bridge technical and business stakeholders. Must be able to demonstrate evidence of an entrepreneurial mindset

Minimum Work Experience:

• 8+ years of experience

Work Environment: Hybrid

Safety Sensitive Role: No

Travel: Up to 25%

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): No

Must be able to see color: No

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing

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.

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