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Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimagining the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.
Let’s create tomorrow together.
The EMEA Professional Services Business Unit is a rapidly growing function within the Zebra organization and is critical to the provision of an excellent customer experience through successful project delivery. The Project Management team is looking for a Project Manager to provide project support services as we deliver key customer-facing projects across the EMEA region. This is an exciting role, working in a dynamic team which provides continuous improvement in the way we deliver new technology projects to customers.
We offer a rewarding and inclusive environment where you will get to maximize your skills and experience in a fast-paced organization, and you will be responsible for managing multiple projects with some of our largest customers.
Responsibilities:
* Working closely with and managing 3rd party software development teams across Europe.
* Being the main point of contact for Zebra with the customer, building and managing key relationships and delivering within agreed timescales/SLA’s.
* Effectively manages projects of small to moderate scope leading the project team to execute against timeline and budget metrics.
* Creates a clear project Scope statement and builds a supporting plan which effectively factors in resource availability, task durations and dependencies, budgets and costs. Includes simple Risk Management plans. Understands the makeup of the project/team and directs supervision to the areas of greatest need.
* Checks progress regularly against the plan and adjusts to optimize execution. Documents progress against the project plan throughout the project.
* Formulates status reports and presents to the team and immediate manager. Status reports are expected to be concise summaries, tailored to the audience - from VP’s down to individual contributors. Personally, knowledgeable on most aspects of the program, down to a reasonable level of detail according to criticality.
* Has the ability to see cross-functional impacts of decisions and project plans and execution. Balances scope, schedule and budget considerations to adjust the project with minimal impact to the business.
* Independently engages additional resources as needed to address obstacles or delays. Adjusts the plan per management guidelines as delays or obstacles are experienced.
* May lead multiple moderate sized projects with cross-functional teams in numerous locations and time zones.
* Demonstrates working knowledge of Project Management techniques and approaches.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a Project Manager with some commercial experience (ideally 2 - 5 years+) and you will be involved in a fast-paced environment and you will need:
* Intermediate communication and facilitation skills.
* Intermediate presentation skills. Demonstrated comfort in presenting to peer level or one level up cross-functional audiences.
* Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamentals with project management approaches, tools and methodologies. PMP certification preferred or in progress.
* Intermediate skills in PC based documentation tools including MS Office and MS Project.
* Intermediate skills in delegation and follow up.
* Demonstrated working knowledge/experience of technical business unit assigned to (Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.).
Why Zebra? We offer competitive fixed salary and performance linked bonus as well as a range of corporate benefits which support the lifestyle, professional development, health and learning of our people.UK benefits:
* 25 days holiday + public holidays.
* Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice.
* Reward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend online.
* Pension Scheme with a matched contribution up to 7%.
* Private medical cover.
* Access to an innovative online learning platform.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program.
Zebra’s culture is encouraging and collaborative where employees are encouraged to learn and grow together. This is a phenomenal time to join us – we are excited to hear from you!Equal Opportunities: We are committed to offering equal opportunities, and we encourage applications from all sections of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr