Zebra Technologies · 1 day ago
Portfolio Manager, Senior Advisor
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $231K/yr
12+ years expZebra Technologies is a community of innovators focused on creating smart solutions for their customers. They are seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to guide the long-term direction of service offerings by analyzing market trends and developing actionable plans to enhance customer experience and market share.
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Responsibilities
Through comprehensive knowledge of market, competitive landscape, customer requirements, distribution channels and Zebra offerings, anticipates market and customer requirements for assigned product(s). Often manages the most complex or immature offers or multiple smaller portfolios. Creates and executes VOC and competitive landscape requirements. Leads cross-functional VOC activities. Monitors target markets and identifies opportunities for innovation
Works collaboratively with other functional leaders to develop, align on business objectives. Owns development and presentation of business case by completing supportive research, authoring slides and delivering presentations to internal and external audiences, routinely including senior management and occasionally including executives. Monitors and reports business metrics against plan. Recommends metrics to assess business performance. Fully accountable for integrated business plan inputs. Develops documentation of product and market requirements
Demonstrates ownership and engagement beyond immediate assignments by mentoring and collaborating with other portfolio managers
This role will require Regional Services accountability for growth across the CS&S portfolio and will require strategic engagement of key accounts on service offers. The role will also require commercial expertise in formulating custom deals within the region. The role will have accountability for the regional New Services Bookings and will be engaged in deals with customers that require financial formulation
Owns product lifecycle management for assigned Product lines/families of moderate to high complexity, including tactical execution, managing custom requirements, developing and driving end of life plans and execution of inventory objectives. Demonstrates full knowledge of development process. May delegate and oversee the work of Portfolio Manager 1 or 2 level team members in executing tactical objectives to support execution to strategy. Contributes to 3–5-year roadmap development process and makes recommendations on the long-term strategy for the entire suite of offerings
Sets pricing strategy. Establishes product price to maximize sales and profitability. Recommends promotion strategy by working in collaboration with Product Marketing department. 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
Works closely with development teams and other key stakeholders to oversee new service development validating development is on spec. Identifies beta site targets, drafts and implements plans
Monitors financial performance of product lines and makes recommendations for pricing action against revenue and margin objectives. Sets target product costs for new products. Evaluates cost reduction initiatives working in concert with Sustaining Engineering, Finance and other internal partners
Acts as a champion to innovation by generating ideas for new offerings, exposing the team to best practices in offer management and introducing methods for brainstorming and creative thinking
Demonstrates leadership in technical skill and work behaviors for the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
12+ years of relevant work experience
20% travel in the US, will include some international travel
Able to work hybrid (3 days in office/2 remote) in Lincolnshire, IL, downtown Chicago, IL or Holtsville, NY
Preferred
Strong attention to detail/quality
Strong process adherence
Fluent level of English (written and verbal) as well as local language as applicable
Advanced level skills in Microsoft business applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Advanced P & L knowledge
Advanced market knowledge in assigned category
Customer service values/orientation
Strong professional work behaviors (attendance, teamwork, time management, follow through)
Advanced analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience in managing execution of portfolio management functions
Demonstrates good judgment in decision making; applies knowledge and past experience to guide decisions
Strong business acumen/industry knowledge in one or more primary verticals
Strong Presentation Skills. Formal training strongly preferred
Strong communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and grammar)
Advanced problem-solving skills
Proven strategy skills combining visionary thinking, analytical rigor, and effective execution
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Inclusion networks
Continued learning and development offerings
Community service days
Traditional insurances
Compensation
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Paid time off offerings
Company
Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies delivers barcode printers, scanners, RFID, and mobile computing solutions for business visibility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (90)
2024 (73)
2023 (74)
2022 (124)
2021 (80)
2020 (49)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-09-14Acquired
2014-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Bill Burns
Chief Executive Officer
Jenna Stanley
Senior Vice President customer success and services
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