Overview
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and execution-oriented Advanced Product Manager to drive the vision, development, and commercial success of our next-generation solutions. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned products—from market discovery and business case formulation through technical execution and global launch.
As a recognized subject matter expert, you will leverage deep insights into customer needs, competitive dynamics, and distribution channels to influence product strategy and maximize portfolio profitability. Operating with significant autonomy, you will spearhead cross-functional teams through our New Product Introduction framework.
Location: Role is required to be onsite in the Lincolnshire, IL office (Hybrid – minimum of 3 days in the office per week).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Through comprehensive knowledge of market, competitive landscape, customer requirements, distribution channels and Zebra offerings, anticipates market and customer requirements for assigned product(s).
•Works collaboratively with other functional leaders to develop and align business objectives. Owns development presentation of business case by completing supportive research, authoring slides, and delivering presentations to internal and external audiences, routinely including senior management.
•Monitors and reports business metrics against plan. Recommends metrics to assess business performance. Develops documentation of product and market requirements. Fully accountable for integrated business plan inputs.
•Owns product lifecycle management for assigned product lines of moderate to high complexity including tactical execution, managing custom requirements, developing and driving end of life plans and execution of inventory objectives.
•Demonstrates full knowledge of development process.
•Responsible for complete product offer definitions, rallies teams to create the product offer following Zebra's New Product Introduction (NPI), coordinates post launch activities such as sales support, bid and quote support, and customer presentations.
•Sets pricing strategy. Establishes product price to maximize sales and profitability.
•Recommends promotion strategy by working in collaboration with the Product Marketing department.
•Provides recommendations to influence distribution strategy to meet market needs. Supports product launch by providing a comprehensive understanding of the value proposition. Delivers 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 validating development is on spec. Identifies beta site targets, drafts, and implements plans.
•Monitors financial performance of product lines and makes recommendations for pricing action against revenue and margin objectives. Sets target product costs for new products. Evaluates cost reduction initiatives working in concert with sustaining engineering, finance, and other internal partners.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
•A bachelor's degree is required.
•8+ years of experience.
•Full life cycle program management experience.
•Experience with Hardware & Software Engineering Solutions and Program Management.
•Advanced level skills in Microsoft business applications including: Word, Excel, and Outlook – Advanced P&L knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
•Master's degree preferred.
•Understand the components of the AI development lifecycle from both a development and GTM perspective.
•Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across global locations and time zones, fostering collaboration and driving successful outcomes.
•Exceptional strategic leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
•Strong attention to detail / quality.
•Strong process adherence.
•Advanced analytical and organizational skills.
•Demonstrates good judgement in decision making, applies knowledge and experience to guide decisions.
•Strong business acumen.
•Strong communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and grammar) – Advanced problem solving skills.
Travel up to 15%.
Pay Range
$122,800.00 - $184,200.00 Annual
Incentive Compensation: In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 12% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs; some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.
Benefits
We offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day.
