Manager, Corporate Strategy
US-IL-Lincolnshire
Zebra Technologies
Req #: 109690
Type: Employee|Employee|Regular Full-time
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Overview: The Manager, Corporate Strategy will be responsible for driving corporate strategy initiatives within Zebra and supporting development of the corporate strategy. Working with the VP and Director Corporate Strategy, this role will drive project teams for corporate strategic initiatives, creating project plans, researching and evaluating options, and making recommendations. The individual in this role will also work with leaders across Zebra's businesses to operationalize the current strategic plan and develop the updated plan for the following year. Role has significant interactions with leaders across Zebra's business units and functions and makes recommendations with substantial corporate impact. Responsibilities: * Manages corporate strategic initiatives, which can be unique and are complex in nature * Works with VP and Director to project manage assigned programs * Leads project teams comprised of stakeholders from different parts of our organization, including junior members of the corporate strategy team, and drives day-to-day execution of projects * Owns planning and preparation for project related activities such as meetings, workshops, surveys * Ensures participants meet deadlines for assigned activities through regular communications and follow up * Tracks success metrics for all outstanding projects * Provides updates to stakeholders and team members on a regular basis to ensure ongoing alignment * Supports the development and execution of the annual strategic plan * Works with the Corporate Strategy to collect data, conducts research and publishes results in preparation for initiative planning * Helps manage the planning, preparation and execution of all annual strategy events * Tracks execution against current strategy plan metrics and provides recommended solutions and action plans * Tactically drives strategy communications needs - internal and external events - as requested * Mentorship and Skill Building * Guides the day-to-day work of junior members of the corporate strategy team assigned to your projects * Mentors junior members to build skills on projects, e.g., project management, stakeholder management, synthesis, communication, page making, etc. Must be able to work hybrid from Lincolnshire, IL. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: * BA/BS degree required * 12+ years of professional experience (ideally to include top tier consulting firm experience including McKinsey, BCG and Bain) Equivalencies: * Individuals with 6+ years of related experience, including an MBA degree and 2+ years' experience with a top tier consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG & Bain) will be considered Preferred Skills and Competencies: * Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and large drive initiatives from start to finish * Fast learner with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills * Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong presentation skills * Proven success in creating strong working relationships with business leaders on various levels and experience while working in a matrix environment * Self-starter, collaborative team player with a hands- on, get-it-done attitude and strong work ethic Experience with data analytics systems * Strong communication skills, oral and written; ability to create and deliver impactful presentations * Strategic thinker, able to break complex problems into addressable elements and a logical approach * Deep analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Come Join the Herd! Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, 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 workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Conozca sus Derechos: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.
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