Robotics Product Manager, Principal
Company: Zebra Technologies
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview: Calling at Changemakers!-- -Become a Fetcher-- -and
join a community of innovators and doers.Fetch, a pioneer in
on-demand automation, is now part of the Zebra herd!By combining
autonomous mobile robotics with the power of the cloud, the Fetch
Cloud Robotics Platform provides on-demand automation solutions for
material handling and inventory management, with the power to find,
track, and move almost anything in any facility. Fetch Robotics'
solutions and services are deployed in leading distribution,
fulfillment, and manufacturing centers around the world, augmenting
workforces to drive increased efficiency and productivity.Zebra's
focus on robotics automation combines workflow solutions for human
workers-- -with Fetch Robotics' solutions. The result will provide
an innovative offering that drives greater efficiencies and higher
ROI through better orchestration of technology and people.-- -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 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.Build your edge. Build
what's next.-- -Become a leader at a leading company.-- -Join
Us!The Product Management team drives the development, product
definition, and planning to optimize the company's products and
solutions. The Product Management team evaluates in-depth market
analysis and leads business case development for optimization of
existing products and solutions alternatives and/or to create the
next generation of new products. Collaborates with research and
development to create products and validate early product
definitions. This role is both strategic and technical in nature
and requires meaningful industry experience.As a Product Manager,
Principal in the Robotics Product Management team, you will be
responsible for the entire hardware development roadmap of our
Autonomous Mobile robots (AMRs). This includes supporting and
growing the business of existing products and developing new
products for the company based on your industry experience and your
contact with customers and prospects. Responsibilities: The Product
Manager Principal owns the overall portfolio of hardware products
(Autonomous Mobile robots and accessories), including value
proposition, business case, roadmap, release planning, go to
market, product growth and support/sustaining efforts.Through
comprehensive knowledge of the customers and their needs, market,
competitive landscape, distribution channels and Zebra offerings,
the Product Manager Principal defines clear, actionable and
customer-driven product requirements.Works closely with internal
stakeholders throughout the development process in negotiating
design trade-offs that may be needed, while preserving the
requirements stated in the product epics or Product Description
documents (PDD). Internal stakeholders include but not limited to
engineering, end users, channel partners, sales, support
organizations, and manufacturing.Product Life Cycle Management--
-Actively supports the Sales organization as required in select
sales presentations, competitive analysis, proposals and
opportunities.Monitors financial performance of product lines and
makes recommendations for pricing. Sets target product costs for
new products and evaluates cost reduction initiatives.The Product
Manager Principal works with the Product Marketing and Marketing
Communications in developing product promotion programs.
Qualifications: Master's Degree with BS in Engineering
Discipline.12+ years' experience, including 5+ years of technical
product management expertise.Hardware product management (concept
to launch) expertise required.Deep technical understanding of
robotics or complex hardware (mechanical, electrical, controls,
firmware) plus software.Excels in identifying and understanding
customer needs and translating them into clear and actionable
engineering requirements.Strong planning and execution skills. Able
to multi-task and manage complex programs.Excellent interpersonal
skills with strong ability to interact with customers.Strong
communication skills including written, verbal and oral
presentation skills as well as ability to effectively present
information and respond to questions from senior management,
technical leads, clients and customers.Advanced analytical, problem
solving and organizational skills.Demonstrates good judgement in
decision making, applies knowledge and experience to guide
decisions.Ability to assess complex market landscape and create
focused, integrated product plans.Deep understanding of financial
concepts including P&L, balances sheets, and ROI models with
delivery of product through defined objectives.Advanced market and
competitive knowledge in assigned product vertical, category or
technology or solutions.Strong business acumen.Excellent skills in
Microsoft business applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
Outlook).Ability to travel (20%).Zebra is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and
inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, pregnancy, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status,
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@.The EEO is the Law poster is available
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-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.
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