Senior Manager Technical Program Management for SaaS Solutions (Kennesaw, GA) - Zebra Technologies Corporation

Remote Work: HybridOverview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better
United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected
Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose
Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally
We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world
Let’s create tomorrow together.The Senior Manager Technical Program Management is a functional leader who develops a team of program managers that operate across all levels of the company and who will drive strategic initiatives, including SaaS product development in realizing our company’s vision.You will be responsible for leading Agile programs and a cross-functional team of Systems and SW Engineers, Test Engineers, etc
from initial concept to deployment
Additionally, you will meet complex program goals for product performance, quality goals, regulatory compliance requirements, cost, schedule and development budget.The Senior Manager Technical Program Management will partner with Product Management, Marketing, and our Experience Designers to define the product, solidify the business case, and author the product and experience specifications
Given our multitude of design and development partners will participate in negotiations involving Business Development and Legal.Must be able to work hybrid schedule out of Kennesaw, GA office3 days in the office, 2 days remote.Come join us!Responsibilities:Functional leadership of program management teams with possible direct supervision of several senior PM’s and managers
Independently drives team growth and development plans and supports individual’s execution of development activities such as training, mentorships, and guiding growth opportunities for high potentials.Team leadership for scaled Agile cross-functional innovation teams
Contribute to and promote the development of agile skillset and capabilities within Zebra
Drive execution of solutions inclusive of concept definition, requirements validation, architecture specification, and governance compliance to our Application Lifecycle Management framework.Demonstrates the ability to see cross-functional impacts of decisions and project plans and execution
Balances scope, schedule and budget considerations to adjust the project with minimal impact to the business
Understands the business objectives of the program and assumes personal accountability for success of the program against those objectives.Establishes standards of performance across programs that are typically complex in nature with cross-functional teams in numerous locations and time zones
Drives continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, increase efficiency and accelerate time to market.Ability to translate customer problems into solution requirements
Works independently with business in defining proof of value and customer’s return on investment.Leads system integration planning, release management, and planning for demonstrations, proof of concepts and pilots.Leads creating cross functional workstreams and driving execution for sales enablement, development and deployment.Independently building relationships and working across all relevant areas of the solution business including Sales, Services, IT, Finance, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Support.Organizes and presents business, technical and program reviews/status to Senior Leadership using digital media, dashboards and JIRA agile project management tools.Recognized as an "expert" in the business function and processes in which the program is operatingMotivate a project team to ensure solutions are reliable and of quality, in a highly collaborative fashionIndependently coordinates deliverables and project assets to assist the project team
Personally anticipates and addresses obstacles or issues that are moderate to significant in severity and escalates complex issues to management for assistance
Independently engages additional resources as needed to address obstacles or delays
Adjusts the plan per management guidelines as delays or obstacles are experienced.Demonstrates advanced understanding of development processes and product launch scope and activitiesStrength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams.Deep understanding of human resources, employee performance improvement plans, and corrective action policiesNo supervision by management is expected in this position for complex or novel problems.May coach or act as escalation point for Managers of Program Management or grades belowExplore and understand competitive landscape in both product and business terms
Define strategic initiatives to align the business to agile product development
Work closely with Portfolio Management to ensure strategic goals align and are represented in the innovation feature roadmap
Lead development of business plans, strategies and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities.Lead strategic partnerships with technology companies (including startups) that are developing adjacent new cutting-edge solution elements
Partner with Zebra Ventures to identify entities that are added-value to your business and solutions.Develop and protect intellectual property; be well versed with IP fundamentals.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Computer Science degree, or related technical bachelor’s degree required12+ years Engineering/Program management experience for products in fast paced environment including minimum 2 years as team supervisor or managerExperienced team builder, great at collaboration and managing resources; proven interpersonal skillsExperience leading large cross-functional teams and SaaS programsAbility to drive definition and creation of solutions from skeleton use casesAdvanced program management experience with Cloud development and Software/Services development integration, as well as mobile application development for Android or iOSAdvanced expertise with software development best practices including Scaled Agile, general Agile program management experience, TDD and Continuous Integration; a track record of applying these methodologiesAdvanced expertise working independently and as part of a team to solve difficult technical, quality, cost, and schedule challenges, expert in risk management practicesSelf-motivated, results driven, manages risks, and thrives in an environment of uncertainty and continuous innovation
Strong strategic leadership and analytical skillsDemonstrated ability to influence othersExceptional verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking and questioning skillsPreferred Qualifications:MBA or Master’s degree preferredStrong SaaS and Cloud software solutions experience highly preferred AI experience preferredAble to identify and resolve process, procedure, and tool gaps to improve overall program successExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to address complex problems considering various technological and business factorsOutstanding proactive communication skills: written, verbal, and presentationsHigh ownership with a strong bias for actionDrive a culture of using data insights to help drive decision-makingAbility to lead, organize, and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneouslyProven ability to build, track, and execute programs from start to finish independently under fast-changing prioritiesCritical time management skills for all owned tasks, often delivering under tight deadlines and managing project timelines and deliverablesExcellent verbal and written communication skills with strong personal ownership and the ability to align partnerships and collaborationsInnovative and solution-oriented problem solver who can respond to changing priorities, rapidly adapt, and overcome challenges collaborativelyDemonstrated ability to stay calm under pressure and be comfortable with ambiguitySkills to influence stakeholders at all levels, with the ability to get buy-in and hold people accountableAbility to simplify complex technical information in verbal and written form and drive informed decisions across multiple departmentsExceptional cross-team collaboration focused on execution, follow-through, and accountability; results-drivenZebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law
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Please contact us to request accommodation.Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace
As a result, all U.S
based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent
We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings
We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.Salary: USD 150400.00 - USD 225600.00 YearlySalary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs
For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement
In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together
Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.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
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