Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.
Let’s create tomorrow together.

The Senior Manager, Program Management is responsible for the successful launch of Zebra’s products and solutions by directly and indirectly leading Program Management and cross-functional teams to achieve Zebra’s goals.

 

In this role, you will collect, interpret, and deliver feedback and status, hold the core team accountable for deliverables, and delegate assignments while staying on schedule and budget. You will also be responsible for the professional development and success of your drect team members.This role requires someone with both Agile and Waterfall methodology experience. In addition, the role requires experience in the software development process.

 

You will be working with hardware and software solutions business units and therefore must have experience in both of these areas.

Responsibilities:
Establishes best in class program management practices with the organizationProvides functional Leadership of Program management teams with direct reportsExecutes on multiple moderate to large scope complex projects with cross-functional teams in multiple locationsResponsible for all aspects of program planning and execution fully autonomouslyOrganizes cross-functional activities, ensuring program completion, i.e., product on schedule and within budgetOwns regular meeting coordination, facilitation, and documentation of progressOperates cross-functionally to identify and execute solutions to unclearly defined, complex, portfolio level challengesBalances scope, schedule, and budget considerations to ensure program and business objectives are achievedExecutes and enables strategic cross-functional improvements. Assumes self and indirect project team’s
accountability for program success against the objectivesPrepares and influentially present status updates and other deliverables to senior-level audiencesEstablishes operational objectives and delegates assignments to achieve business resultsDemonstrates advanced knowledge of all PM techniques. Utilizes PM tools & techniques in scheduling & staffing plans with an understanding of task duration and dependenciesDevelops comprehensive risk management plansDemonstrates advanced knowledge of development processes and product launch scope and activities
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in [Engineering, Computer Science, Business] or a related field12+ years’ experience, plus 3 years minimum experience in a people leader roleExperience in HW and SW program managementMust have experience of software development processes, including and deploying systems into the marketExperience with Agile/SCRUM/Waterfall methodologies requiredDemonstrated experience with leading program management teamsDemonstrated strong influencing skills at varying levels, including C-suiteGreat communication and presenting skillsExcellent in delegation and follow up

 

Benefits:

 

5 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days and 2 volunteer days paid off. Multisport card at a reduced price. Meal contribution. Monthly contribution 1000 CZK/month in the form of credits on your Benefit plus card with cafeteria system where you can choose from wide range of activities/benefits from Health, Sports, Travel, Wellness, Development, Culture up to company Language courses. Training and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departments. Annual bonuses based on financial results. Yearly salary increases according to individual performance. Employee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to Zebra. Free beverages and fruit days (coffee, tea, milk available in our kitchenette). Life & Pension insurance contribution. New modern and multifunctional workplace at Vlněna Office park in the city centre  Discount at our partners (Banks, HP, Dell, Microsoft Office). 

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