Senior Director, AI-Driven PMO for Connected Frontline

Zebra-Technologies; Holtsville (NY); On-site; USD 203,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Zebra Technologies seeks a Connected Frontline Senior Director of Technical Program Management to lead portfolio execution across hardware, software, and cloud offerings, partnering with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to align strategy with delivery.

This role builds talent, drives operational excellence, and drives measurable value through speed to market, quality, and customer outcomes, while advancing AI-enabled delivery and cross-functional transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 20+ years of product development experience, including NPI and lifecycle management.
• 7+ years leading global PMO organizations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes the strategic direction of the Connected Frontline Program Management organization in alignment with company objectives.
• Defines execution standards, operating mechanisms, governance models, metrics, and portfolio management practices that improve visibility, consistency, and predictability across PMO teams.
• Partners with Product, Solutions, Engineering, Finance, and Business Unit leadership to translate portfolio strategy into executable roadmaps and integrated delivery plans.
• Drives cross-functional alignment and operational readiness for complex programs and initiatives.
• Drives execution of integrated solutions spanning software, cloud services, AI capabilities, mobile devices, and customer-facing solution offerings.
• Leads governance for solution lifecycle management and release readiness while ensuring initiatives deliver measurable value through improved speed to market, quality, operational efficiency, risk reduction, and customer outcomes.
• Leads adoption of AI-enabled delivery practices, automation frameworks, and data-driven execution capabilities across the PMO organization.

Skills

PMO leadership

Portfolio management

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Agile SAFe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Zebra Technologies seeks a Connected Frontline Senior Director of Technical Program Management to lead portfolio execution across hardware, software, and cloud offerings, partnering with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to align strategy with delivery.

This role builds talent, drives operational excellence, and drives measurable value through speed to market, quality, and customer outcomes, while advancing AI-enabled delivery and cross-functional transformation.