Senior Program Manger -Manufacturing transfer

				Overview:

This role oversees complex transfer programs to ensure alignment with business goals, budget adherence, and quality standards. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers, focusing on planning, execution, timeline/resource management, risk mitigation, and reporting program status and performance metrics.

This role is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. Your work location can be either México City or Monterrey. Zebra reserves the right to modify your work location based on business need.

Responsibilities:

* Develop detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for program/product launches.

* Define program scope, technical requirements, and metrics to measure success.

* Responsible for the execution of multiple large-scale programs, from new product introduction to the lifecycle optimization of existing programs.

* Implement program plans while ensuring expenses remain within budget and funds are not allocated to unrelated items.

* Analyze and interpret data to identify process improvement and automation opportunities, applying continuous improvement principles (e.g., Lean).

* 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 key suppliers in the supply chain 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.

* 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.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in a related field. (MS preferred)

* 8+ years of professional experience in program management or a related operational role.

* Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional project teams (leadership by influence, not direct management).

* Fluent level of English (written and verbal) as well as local language as applicable

Core Competencies:

* Proven, hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, with strong knowledge of demand planning, product processes, quality standards, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

* Specific experience in project and program management for large-scale program transfers.

* Strong ability to measure process effectiveness and drive data-driven decisions using metrics.

Preferred Qualifications: 

* Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions effectively with both peers and senior leadership.

* Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.

Licenses/Certifications:

* PMP certification is highly preferred.

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