Director Global Manufacturing Strategy

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The Director of Global Manufacturing Strategy will work closely with key senior management, business unit leaders and regional and functional leadership to identify the best ways to define, extend and accelerate Zebra manufacturing strategies using product and GTM execution, M&A, Ventures and strategic partnerships, as well as being an internal and external spokesperson for Zebra. The Global Manufacturing Strategist will also work with and support Corporate Development and Zebra Ventures through M&A and Ventures processes Retail driven opportunities.

This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week in our or Lincolnshire, IL or Holtsville, NY (Long Island) office, 2 days remote (US). Responsibilities:

• Manages the overarching strategic framework for Zebra manufacturing engagement with customers:

• Leads global strategy development, ongoing strategy evolution, and operational alignment.
• Collaborates closely with the senior leaders throughout the company to identify key manufacturing strategies that are most extensible using product development, GTM activities, partnerships, M&A and Ventures.
• For select, prioritized manufacturing growth priorities, act as the strategic development partner to the relevant business unit(s), which includes:

• Drives Zebra’s internal and external communities for all things retail.
• Acts as Zebra’s thought leader, evangelist, and company spokesperson both internally but also in the press, at conferences, and with customers directly.
• Leads by example, models Zebra’s core values, delivers results and builds strong relationships with Zebra’s Senior Management.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• Minimum 15+ years of related experience, ideally within manufacturing with 3-5 of those years in Corporate Strategy/Development or major business consulting firm experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing and/or technology (software/hardware) experience preferred
• Experience leading and guiding advisory boards
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration
• Executive level communication and presentation
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to influence at all levels, including C-level
• MBA preferred

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.

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Salary: USD 177900.00 - USD 266900.00 Yearly

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