Project Manager, II

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job Description
Remote Work: Yes

Overview:
At Zebra, we extend the edge of possibility by shaping the future of work on the front line—reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward.

We are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence—delivering better experiences for workers and those they serve.

Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a fulfilling career. Here, you’ll have opportunities to learn and lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and globally.

Together, we’ve only begun to define the edge of what’s possible—for our people, our customers, and the world.

Project Managers own project launch, planning, control, and delivery against timeline and budget metrics for assignments within their area of responsibility.

This is a Remote position.

Responsibilities:

  • Effectively manages projects of 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
  • Checks progress regularly against the plan and makes adjustments 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
  • Acts independently to address minor issues and risks, and works these until resolved. On major issues/risks with resources and/or budget, provides recommendations for mitigation plan for review by management. Adjusts the plan per management guidelines as delays or obstacles are experienced
  • May lead multiple limited-scope/small derivative projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrates knowledge of PMI PMBOK and basic Project Management techniques and approaches including familiarity with vocabulary. Able to effectively use project management tools in basic applications including simple scheduling and staffing plans

Qualifications:
Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2+ years experience
  • 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
  • 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.)

Preferred:

  • PMP certification preferred or in progress

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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. 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 65500.00 – USD 98300.00 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.

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. You can always verify the validity of a job posting or recruiter interaction by contacting us at HRServiceCenter@zebra.com If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.