Portfolio Manager, Senior Advisor

Remote Work: Yes

The Portfolio management team is responsible for determining Zebras service offerings and driving development, launch and adoption of services to positively impact the customers experience and market share.

• Through comprehensive knowledge of market, competitive landscape, customer requirements, distribution channels and Zebra offerings, anticipates market and customer requirements for assigned product(s). Often manages the most complex or immature offers or multiple smaller portfolios. Creates and executes VOC and competitive landscape requirements. Leads cross-functional VOC activities. Monitors target markets and identifies opportunities for innovation
• Works collaboratively with other functional leaders to develop, align on business objectives. Owns development and presentation of business case by completing supportive research, authoring slides and delivering presentations to internal and external audiences, routinely including senior management and occasionally including executives. Monitors and reports business metrics against plan. Recommends metrics to assess business performance. Fully accountable for integrated business plan inputs. Develops documentation of product and market requirements
• Demonstrates ownership and engagement beyond immediate assignments by mentoring and collaborating with other portfolio managers
• Owns product lifecycle management for assigned Product lines/families 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. May delegate and oversee the work of Portfolio Manager 1 or 2 level team members in executing tactical objectives to support execution to strategy. Contributes to 3-5 year roadmap development process and makes recommendations on the long term strategy for the entire suite of offerings
• Sets pricing strategy. Establishes product price to maximize sales and profitability. Recommends promotion strategy by working in collaboration with 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. 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 service 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
• Acts as a champion to innovation by generating ideas for new offerings, exposing the team to best practices in offer management and introducing methods for brainstorming and creative thinking
• Demonstrates leadership in technical skill and work behaviors for the team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related
• Minimum 12 years experience in Product Management/Ownership, Business Operations, or related
• Experience working with Scrum/Agile teams
• Experience with strategy and roadmap development
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft business applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Advanced P & L knowledge
• Demonstrated experience in managing execution of portfolio management functions
• Strong business acumen/industry knowledge in one or more primary verticals
• Strong Presentation Skills. Formal training strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Strong attention to detail/quality
• Strong process adherence
• Fluent level of English (written and verbal) as well as local language as applicable
• Advanced market knowledge in assigned category
• Customer service values/orientation
• Strong professional work behaviors (attendance, teamwork, time management, follow through)
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrates good judgment in decision making; applies knowledge and past experience to guide decisions
• Strong communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and grammar)
• Advanced problem solving skills

Zebra 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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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 Yearly

Salary 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.