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.
The Finance Project Manager will own project launch, planning, control, and delivery against timeline and budget metrics for assignments within their area of responsibility. The Finance Project Manager will be responsible for managing and leading complex & cross functional projects (i.e., Execute Digital Road-map Initiatives, Process transformation, Transitions, M&A integrations, etc.) within the Zebra Finance organization. This role will gain valuable exposure to a wide breadth of areas and functions across Zebra. Although they will be directing team members on their project teams, this is an individual contributor role with no direct managerial responsibilities and there is potential for job rotation and growth, this position is viewed as an integral member of the Finance Transformation Office.
Responsibilities:
Effectively manages projects of significant, 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.
Checks progress regularly against the plan and makes adjustments to optimize execution. Recommends alternative opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
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 Directors down to individual contributors. Personally knowledgeable on most aspects of the program, down to a reasonable level of detail.
Has the ability to see cross-functional impacts of decisions and project plans and execution. Shares those impacts along with associated risks with leadership. 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.
Leads multiple limited to moderate scope projects simultaneously or manage part of a larger program with moderate guidance from management. May manage simpler, multi-team projects with similar resources and budgets.
Demonstrates solid knowledge of PMI PMBOK and basic Project Management techniques and approaches including familiarity with vocabulary and can determine the level of Project Management process to apply in most projects. Adept at using project management tools in applications including scheduling and staffing plans. Some knowledge of advanced Project Management techniques.
Must work hybrid (3 days in office/2 remote) from Lincolnshire, IL
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
8+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
Experience with financial project management
Intermediate to advanced communication and facilitation skills.
Formal training preferred
Intermediate to advanced presentation skills
Demonstrated comfort in presenting to mid to senior level cross functional audiences
Demonstrated working knowledge of advanced concepts with project management approaches, tools, and methodologies. PMP certification preferred
Intermediate to advanced skills in PC based documentation tools including MS Office and MS Project
Intermediate to advanced skills in delegation and follow up
Demonstrated working knowledge / experience of technical business unit assigned to (Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.)
Ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of the organization
Solid organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills
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Salary: USD 109000.00 - USD 163400.00 Yearly
Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
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