Remote Work: Hybrid <div>Overview:</div><div> 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. </div><div> </div><div> 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. </div><div> </div><div> Youll 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.</div><div> </div><div> Come make an impact every day at Zebra.</div><div> </div><div>The Program Manager, Advisor, oversees complex global manufacturing site to site transfer programs to ensure alignment with business goals, budget adherence, and quality standards. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers, focusing on planning, execution, timeline/resource management, risk mitigation, and reporting program status and performance metrics.This role is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. Your work location will be Linoclnshire, IL. Zebra reserves the right to modify your work location based on business need. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for program/product transfers.</li><li>Define program scope, technical requirements, and metrics to measure success.</li><li>Responsible for the execution of multiple large-scale transfer programs/products.</li><li>Implement program plans while ensuring expenses remain within budget and funds are not allocated to unrelated items. Adhere to the purchase order (PO) process, ensuring POs are created and approved before placing orders.</li><li>Analyze and interpret data to identify process improvement and automation opportunities within the network execution organization, such as improving processes, templates, and systems.</li><li>Use continuous improvement methodologies like Lean Six Sigma to improve Network Execution processes.</li><li>Lead the day-to-day execution of network programs, coordinating activities across various technical and business teams.</li><li>Manage project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure timely completion.</li><li>Monitor program performance, track progress against goals, and implement corrective actions when necessary.</li><li>Interface with internal and external stakeholders to develop executable program plans from ambiguous requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business partners, and vendors to ensure alignment and support.</li><li>Clearly communicate program status, risks, and issues to management and relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure program success.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues during program execution, removing barriers for the project team.</li><li>Ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout program implementation.</li><li>Assume accountability (both self and for the indirect project team) for program success against objectives. Gather status updates from the project team and consolidate inputs into a unified status report. Provide regular updates to senior management as required. Ensure milestone alignment with key leaders before advancing the program.</li><li>Provide functional leadership for Program Management teams, including mentoring and advising junior Program Managers.</li><li>Prepare and persuasively present status updates and other deliverables to senior-level audiences.</li><li>Independently engage additional resources as needed to address obstacles or delays. Proactively recommend solutions for issue resolution.</li></ul> Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field, MS preferred with 8+ years’ experience, plus experience leading teams</li><li>Proven experience in project and program management, including managing large-scale Manufacturing transfer programs/products.</li><li>Proven experience in manufacturing operations, with a strong knowledge of demand planning, product processes, quality and Lean Six Sigma as well as the ability to measure process effectiveness using metrics.</li><li>Experience working with JDM’s. </li><li>PMP certification is highly desired. </li></ul> Key Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Effective in presenting and communicating (both verbal and written) and facilitating discussions with peers and senior-level audiences.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office or similar tools.</li></ul>Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, 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 <a href="mailto:workplace.accommodations@zebra.com" target="_blank">workplace.accommodations@zebra.com</a>. 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. Know Your Rights:<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf</a>Conozca sus Derechos:<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf</a>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. 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 120400.00 - USD 180600.00 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. <div>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 <a href="https://www.zebra.com/ap/en.html">@zebra.com</a> email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.</div></div>

Zebra Technologies

Program Manager - Advisor

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