Innovation Program Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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:

The Program Manager Senior position will play an important role in advancing how Zebra manages execution of programs and key projects within our global marketing programs to maximize impact for Zebra and our channel partners.
This role will work with Program Owners and Leads to support our Channel Program evolution through our Channel Development Program.
The Marketing PMO has program management responsibilities for other programs including but not limited to our Marketing Performance Management (MPM) program, Innovation Initiatives, Product Launch (GTMp), Zebra Owned Events as well as any strategically valuable projects falling outside of these programs as assigned. Over time, the responsibilities for this position may grow to include additional programs.
Within these programs, the PMO supports a project lead and their cross-functional teams to achieve Zebra's project goals by building plans in collaboration with the project lead and their teams, holding project leads and teams accountable for on-time milestone and deliverable delivery, and collecting, interpreting, and delivering program feedback and status to key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program objectives and requirements are documented and aligned with Program Owners needs and shared and team members,
• Leverage defined PMO process best practice and toolset standards to both support achievement of program objectives and enable project teams to successfully execute projects,
• Guide project leads and teams through project scope, objective, and approach definition including ownership of tasks and timeline to complete related tasks,
• Partner with project leads and cross-functional project teams to build right-sized plans to meet defined project objectives,
• When required, embed with project teams to provide hands-on project management and change management support,
• Execute against established processes to monitor project execution, risks & issues, and support change management efforts,
• Provide tops down insights at the project and program levels on process execution to Program Owners with focus on out of bounds execution and/or performance,
• Manage a Continuous Improvement framework to align Program Owners and stakeholders on program improvement efforts, which includes collecting feedback on the program toolset and processes and executing delivery of all aspects of program enhancements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years experience working knowledge of advanced concepts with project management approaches, tools and methodologies.
• Work a hybrid schedule out of the Zebra facility in Lincolnshire
• Stakeholder management
• Program governance
• Strategic planning

Key Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate to advanced presentation skills. Demonstrated comfort in presenting to mid to senior level cross functional audiences
• Intermediate to advanced skills with project / portfolio management software (e.g., Smartsheet)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in PC based documentation tools including MS Office
• Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with functions assigned (Channels, Portfolio, etc)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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:

$108,960.00 - $163,440.00 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 12% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards:

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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