Senior Product Manager

Zebra Technologies; Holtsville (NY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Zebra Technologies is seeking a Senior Product Manager to shape our product offerings and drive market success. This role is onsite in Holtsville, NY (preferred) or hybrid in Lincolnshire, IL, requiring at least 3 days in the office per week.

You will own the product lifecycle, perform competitive market analysis, and collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales to define strategy and go-to-market plans that create measurable business value.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of hardware development and software applications for wearable solutions in enterprise settings.
• Experience with product lifecycle management.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Zebra's products, competitive landscape, distribution channels, and customer needs.
• Advocate for the voice of the customer in product development processes.
• Bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment.
• Define and execute demand generation initiatives to drive product revenue in collaboration with regional product and marketing.
• Own product lifecycle management and end-of-life planning.
• Lead go-to-market strategies including pricing and promotions.
• Deliver product training to sales, sales engineers, and support teams.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Wearables

Hardware development

Software applications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

JIRA

Confluence

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.

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 Senior Product Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's product offerings, ensuring products meet market demands, and enhancing customer satisfaction. This role focuses on developing expertise in product lifecycle management, competitive market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to innovation and business growth. This is an opportunity to influence product vision, solve complex problems, and create value for customers worldwide.

Location- ***Role is required to be onsite in Holtsville, NY (preferred location) or Lincolnshire, IL office (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Zebra's products, competitive landscape, distribution channels, and customer needs
• Advocate for the voice of the customer, integrating their feedback into product development processes
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment
• Define and execute demand generation initiatives in an effort to drive realization of product revenue plans in collaboration with regional product and marketing
• Work autonomously to develop and present business cases by completing supportive research and delivering presentations to internal and external audiences, routinely including senior management
• Owns product lifecycle management for assigned product lines including tactical execution, managing customer requirements, developing and driving end of life plans and execution of inventory objectives
• Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and market impact
• Define and manage product offerings, following the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Lead go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, pricing, and promotional initiatives
• 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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience
• Knowledge and understanding of hardware development and software applications relevant to wearable solutions in warehouse, retail, manufacturing and healthcare markets and use cases in these customer environments
• Experience with product lifecycle management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with mobile computing solutions, including Android OS devices, data capture technologies and AI-driven tools, such as machine learning-based diagnostic systems, virtual assistants, or predictive maintenance solutions
• Intermediate proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, and Confluence
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong business acumen and customer orientation with a proven ability to balance customer needs with business goals
• Intermediate knowledge of market dynamics and competitive landscapes in enterprise mobile computing and wearable solutions

Location- ***Role is required to be onsite in Holtsville, NY (preferred location) or Lincolnshire, IL office (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

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

$96,800.00 - $145,200.00 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 10% 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.

Job Posting Statement

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 @zebra.com 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.

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.