Manager, Corporate Strategy

Zebra Technologies Corporation; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Adaptable hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Focus Fridays

Well-being day

Paid time off

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Corporation seeks a Manager, Corporate Strategy to lead high-impact initiatives from framing to implementation. You will drive cross-functional teams, partner with executives, and mentor junior members while ensuring timely delivery of strategic projects.

This role is hybrid, requiring leadership in Lincolnshire, IL. Ideal candidates combine 12+ years of experience with a background in top-tier consulting or corporate strategy, plus MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives from conception to completion.
• Experience with data analytics and executive-ready presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day project planning, preparation, and execution on strategic initiatives.
• Lead project teams across functions, coordinating deliverables and timelines.
• Interface with executives and partners; act as a thought partner to Zebra leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Self-starter

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS degree

MBA

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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 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 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.

What We're Looking For

The Manager, Corporate Strategy will be responsible for leading key strategic initiatives within Zebra as a part of our internal consulting team. This role is pivotal in driving major, high-impact strategic projects throughout the year. You will own each project end to end, from framing the problem and shaping the approach to landing the recommendation with senior leadership and seeing it through to implementation. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on, fast-paced role with great learning opportunities. In addition, this role has high exposure to Zebra’s senior leaders and Executive Leadership Team, and it requires acting as a “thought partner” to those senior leaders as well as the ability to “go do.”

• Drive strategic initiatives: Drives day-to-day project planning, preparation, and execution on strategic initiatives, breaking down complex business problems into manageable action plans, conducting analyses, and determining necessary next steps independently
• Leads project teams comprised of stakeholders from different parts of our organization, including junior members of the corporate strategy team
• Routinely interfaces with and act as a thought partner to executives and partners throughout Zebra
• Coaches/mentors junior team members assigned to your projects
• Ensures all cross-functional team members and business stakeholders meet deadlines for assigned activities through clear communication and proactive coordination
• Tracks success metrics for active projects and provide regular updates to executive leadership to ensure ongoing alignment
• Supports planning, preparation, and execution for corporate strategy workshops and events as requested

Examples of what you might work on:

• determine entry point for a new market
• accelerate growth in a priority market
• redesign internal processes to drive growth

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Able to work hybrid (3 days in office/2 remote) from Lincolnshire, IL. 10% travel

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• MBA preferred 12+ years of professional experience or will consider candidates with 2+ years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm (i.e. McKinsey, Bain, or BCG) and 6+ years of related experience including an MBA

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Leadership: proven ability to lead complex initiatives from conception to completion, including managing your own deliverables and coordinating the contributions of others on a matrixed team
• Problem solving: a strategic thinker who can break down complex, ambiguous business challenges into structured, actionable plans with a clear, logical approach. Proven ability to identify and execute next steps
• Project management: exceptional organization skills, with the ability to map out complex project phases, manage timelines, and identify critical dependencies
• Stakeholder management: proven success in building strong working relationships and influencing business leaders at multiple levels across a highly matrixed organization
• Communication: outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to create and deliver clear, persuasive, and polished presentations tailored to executive audiences
• Personal Attributes: a self-starter and collaborative team player with a practical, execution-oriented attitude and a strong commitment to high performance
• Analytical skills: experience with business intelligence and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI) a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 [e-mail].

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Pay Range

$138,800.00 - $208,200.00

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 15% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards

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 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.

Benefits

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

AI Technology Statement

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.

Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what’s next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day. Learn more at zebra.com.

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