Senior Director Program Management

Remote Work:
Hybrid

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 a 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 a 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.

Program Managers are responsible for the successful launch of Zebra's products and services to market.

* Position Location:

Holtsville, NY office Min of 3x a week
* 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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

+   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 Qualifications:

+  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…