Director Systems Engineering

Zebra Technologies • Holtsville, NY

10d • $177,900 - $266,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 are seeking a visionary leader to direct our systems engineering function and influence the strategic growth of our business. In this role, you will hold P&L responsibility, establish operational policies, and negotiate with global partners to drive profitability. Additionally, you will interface directly with senior leadership, balancing your function's success to support our total company strategy.
This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week in our Holtsville, NY (Long Island) office, 2 days remote (US).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline preferred
• Minimum 10+ years' engineering experience Required
• Extensive expertise in product, technology, service, strategy, and business complexities required.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and supplier relationship management required

Nice To Haves

• Requires collaboration and operational execution with other businesses or external entities
• Proven track record of soft skills to lead by influence and drive decision-making with sound reasoning undergirded by quantifiable data highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing programs from concept to production and deployment.
• Knowledge of camera technologies: optics, sensors, ISPs, & image-processing chains AND/OR experience with radio frequency based sensing and detection systems, such as RFID and radar.

Responsibilities

• Directs and controls activities of the systems engineering discipline at a functional level involved in strategic growth of a business
• Influencing strategy with product and program management teams.
• Develops and establishes operational policies and practices in systems engineering.
• Accountable for and contributes significantly to profitability and/or cost containment through direct P&L responsibility
• Regularly interfaces with senior leadership, key internal/external organizations.
• Negotiates with global suppliers, strategic partners and/or internal customers
• Responsible for areas with complex or conflicting legal requirements or cultures.
• Balances Business/Function success in support of total company strategy.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director