Software Licensing Product Manager

Remote Work: Hybrid

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 a 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 a 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.

We're seeking a Product Manager to manage our future software licensing products, from developing data-driven business cases and financial models to defining the complete product offer and pricing strategy. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development, marketing, and sales teams to launch new products, drive adoption through comprehensive training, and ultimately maximize profitability and customer value.

Through comprehensive knowledge of the software licensing market, competitive
landscape, SMB (Small and Medium Business) and Enterprise customer requirements,
distribution channels and Zebra offerings, anticipates market and customer requirements
for assigned software product(s).

This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week on-site in any of the below Zebra locations (2 days remote):

• 
  Holtsville, NY (preferred)
• Mississagua, Ontario CANADA
• Chicago, IL
• Lincolnshire, IL
• Kennesaw, GA
• Austin,TX
• Bentonville, AK
• Kenosha, WI

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Zebra Technologies.

Responsibilities:

• 
  Responsible for complete product offer definitions, technical and operational

requirement identification and documentation, rallies teams to create the product offer
following Zebra’s New Product Introduction (NPI) process, coordinates post launch
activities such as sales support, bid and quote support and customer presentations.

• Monitors financial performance of software licensing product lines and makes

recommendations for pricing action against revenue and margin objectives.

• Works autonomously to develop and present business cases by completing supportive

research, financial modeling (including Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and Customer
Lifetime Value (LTV)) and authoring slides and delivering presentations to internal and
external audiences, routinely including senior management.

• Monitors and reports business metrics against plan. Recommends metrics to assess business performance.
• Develops documentation of product and market requirements.
• Owns product lifecycle management for assigned software licensing product lines

including tactical execution, managing custom requirements, developing and driving end
of life plans.

• Sets the pricing strategy, including defining subscription tiers, usage-based models, and promotional offers to maximize customer acquisition and profitability.
• Recommends promotion strategy by working in collaboration with Product Marketing

department.

• Provides recommendations to influence SMB & Enterprise strategy to meet market

needs. Supports product launch by providing a comprehensive understanding of the
value proposition.

• Delivers product training to sales, sales engineers, technical support and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Works closely with development teams to oversee new product development validating

development is on spec.

• Identifies beta site targets, drafts and implements plans.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree REQUIRED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience REQUIRED
• Software Licensing experience REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's with a STEM or related degree strongly preferred
• Advanced software licensing market knowledge
• Demonstrates full knowledge of a development process, understanding the unique
  relationship between scanner hardware and its firmware and software.
• Intermediate P&L knowledge
• Demonstrates strong customer service
• Strong attention to detail / quality
• Strong interpersonal skillset
• Strong business acumen
• Demonstrates good judgment in decision making; applies knowledge and experience to guide decisions
• Strong communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and grammar)
• Strong professional work behaviors (attendance, teamwork, time management, follow through)
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Strong level skills in Microsoft business applications including Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook
• Advanced degree 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 [email protected]. 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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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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

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: USD 96800.00 - USD 145200.00 Yearly

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.

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