Application Integration Manager Jobs in Illinois

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about-locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

Works closely with the Corporate Strategy team, Business Unit leadership team, Program Management Office and a broad cross-functional team of integration leaders to successfully integrate Zebra's acquisitions with an emphasis on structuring and executing strategic integration initiatives that are critical to delivering on the Investment Thesis and key value drivers. Leads all integration activities, including managing and supporting both functional and strategic integration activities of the newly acquired business. Takes learnings from prior integrations to develop best practices to use on future acquisitions and develop a process and regular cadence for assessing and reporting out on the performance of acquisitions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with business units and Corporate Development acquisition teams in early deal stages to identify integration issues during diligence and develop a comprehensive integration plan
• Co-own integration success with Business Lead from inception to completion
• Identify and make key integration decisions to deliver on Investment Thesis and key value drivers in partnership with the Business Integration Leader
• Drive creation and adoption of the Integration Strategy Document (ISD) in conjunction with Business Integration Leader to outline a roadmap for "operationalizing" the Investment Thesis
• Design and execute an M&A integration plan that connects and efficiently manages the full integration team
• Identify cross-functional interdependencies and ensure that these activities and decisions are executed in a well-coordinated fashion
• Establish and align resourcing plan, including use of outside contractors, if necessary, with functional integration leaders
• Drive successful day one integration activities of the acquired company with Zebra.
• Bring best practices from deal to deal to improve and institutionalize the integration process
• Own post-mortem evaluation process and track success of acquisitions; manage reporting of acquisitions to Zebra's senior management team and Board of Directors

Able to work hybrid (3 days in office/2 remote from Lincolnshire, IL25% domestic and international travel

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA preferred
• 15 years of relevant experience. Candidates with 7+ years of experience in M&A integration may be considered

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Proven project leadership; strong ability to manage large cross-functional teams
• Cross-functional domain knowledge of the key interactions between functions in a large, multi-national corporation
• Strong project management skills
• Strong business acumen for making key business decisions
• Technology, Go-to-Market, or Systems/Order-to-Cash experience strongly preferred

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Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and 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.

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Pay Range:

$177,920.00 - $266,880.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 25% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

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Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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