Zebra Technologies · 19 hours ago
Senior Director Program Management
Holtsville, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$203K/yr - $304K/yr
20+ years expZebra Technologies is a community of innovators creating smart solutions for their customers. They are seeking a Senior Director of Program Management to lead the successful launch of products and services, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and overseeing program management practices across business units.
Telecom & CommunicationsBig DataSoftwareManufacturingInformation TechnologyOptical CommunicationReal TimeRFIDTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with other senior leaders to align on and set the strategic direction for Program Management organization, aligned with overall company strategic initiatives. Contributes significantly to roadmap planning for product/services lines supported. Detailed knowledge of the organization and strategic direction supports contributions beyond functional organization such as generating innovative concepts for growth and promoting new ideas. Influences policy-making. Influences medium and long-term vision and strategy for function(s), divisions, product groups or service areas
Recognized as an influential leader within Zebra
Establishes the Program Management Office for one or more Business Units, and acts to coordinate Program Management practices across Business Unit PMO's. Sets standards for all program management activities including new product development process, program management tools, templates, deliverables, checklists, presentation formats, etc. Establishes continuous improvement process for new product development
Manages the development and implementation of a company's products and services to success, primarily through providing direction and oversight to subordinate program managers. Oversees the work of subordinate Program Managers to stay informed, and ensure success of all programs under scope. Acts as escalation point for Program Managers in all aspects of managing the program including resourcing, accountability for deliverables, budget, time phasing or de-scoping of the program
Recognized as an "expert" in the business function in which programs operate and in program management discipline. Can use business/process expertise to identify potential issues, challenge assumptions and effectively participate in solutions discussions. Able to use this knowledge in status updates and presentations, and provide clarifying information where necessary. Understands the strategic business objectives of the portfolio of programs and assumes personal accountability for success of the programs against those objectives Translates strategy into deliverables. Provides clear direction to subordinate team
Collects, summarizes and leads executive reporting for programs under scope. Leverages team to provide detailed information about program status, obstacles or delays. Interprets status information to drive decisions on prioritization, resources, etc. to support program success
Coaches/develops knowledge of subordinate program managers in internal process and key work skills including knowledge/application of Program Management techniques and approaches, mastery of vocabulary, project management tools in scheduling and staffing plans, understanding of task durations and dependencies, development of exhaustive risk management plans
Typically directly supervises one or more Directors or Senior Managers
Has overall control of planning, staffing, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to business processes
Interacts internally and externally with executive level management, requiring negotiation of extremely critical matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (ideally technical degree- Comp. Science/ Mechanical Eng/ Electrical Eng./ Software Eng.)
20 or more years' experience (ideally with global team, strategic/technical exp./driving a portfolio-hardware/software/solutions team)
Minimum 7 years management experience (ideally Global Mgmt./matrix organization)
Preferred
Advanced management skills including setting direction, driving accountability in the team, selecting and developing talent
Advanced coaching skills, particularly in the areas of influence/matrix management
Advanced collaborative skills at executive level
Advanced communication and facilitation skills, including conflict management. Formal training preferred
Advanced presentation skills. Demonstrated comfort in presenting to executive level cross functional audiences
Demonstrated expert knowledge of advanced concepts with program management approaches, tools and methodologies. PMP certification preferred. Ability to coach/mentor less senior PMs in PM fundamentals
Advanced skills in PC based documentation tools including MS Office and MS Project
Advanced skills in delegation and follow up
Demonstrated expert knowledge/experience of technical business unit assigned to (Hardware, Software, Services, etc.)
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Inclusion networks
Continued learning and development offerings
Community service days
Traditional insurances
Compensation
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Paid time off offerings
Company
Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies delivers barcode printers, scanners, RFID, and mobile computing solutions for business visibility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-09-14Acquired
2014-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Bill Burns
Chief Executive Officer
Jenna Stanley
Senior Vice President customer success and services
Recent News
2026-01-20
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