Program Manager, Senior

				Overview:

Program Managers are responsible for the successful launch of Zebra's products and services to market

Responsibilities:

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* Develop detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for program/product transfers.
* Define program scope, technical requirements, and metrics to measure success.
* Responsible for the execution of multiple large-scale transfer programs/products.
* Implement program plans while ensuring expenses remain within budget and funds are not allocated to unrelated items. Adhere to the purchase order (PO) process, ensuring POs are created and approved before placing orders.
* Analyze and interpret data to identify process improvement and automation opportunities within the network execution organization, such as improving processes, templates, and systems.
* Lead the day-to-day execution of network programs, coordinating activities across various technical and business teams.
* Manage project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure timely completion.
* Monitor program performance, track progress against goals, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
* Interface with internal and external stakeholders to develop executable program plans from ambiguous requirements.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business partners, and vendors to ensure alignment and support.
* Clearly communicate program status, risks, and issues to management and relevant stakeholders.
* Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure program success.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues during program execution, removing barriers for the project team.
* Ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout program implementation.
* Assume accountability (both self and for the indirect project team) for program success against objectives. Gather status updates from the project team and consolidate input into a unified status report. Provide regular updates to senior management as required. Ensure milestone alignment with key leaders before advancing the program.
* Provide functional leadership for Program Management teams, including mentoring and advising junior Program Managers.
* Prepare and persuasively present status updates and other deliverables to senior-level audiences.
* Independently engage additional resources as needed to address obstacles or delays. Proactively recommend solutions for issue resolution.
* Use continuous improvement methodologies like Lean Six Sigma to improve Network Execution processes.

Qualifications:

*  Minimum Education:
 Bachelor's degree

*  Minimum Work Experience (years):
 5-8 years

*  Key Skills and Competencies:
 Intermediate to advanced communication and facilitation skills. Formal training preferred
 Intermediate to advanced presentation skills.
 Demonstrated comfort in presenting to mid to senior level cross functional audiences.

 Demonstrated working knowledge of advanced concepts with program management approaches, tools and methodologies. PMP certification preferred
 Intermediate to advanced skills in PC based documentation tools including MS Office and MS Project

 Intermediate to advanced skills in delegation and follow up
 Demonstrated working knowledge / experience of technical business unit assigned to (Hardware, Software, Services, etc)
			

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