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About the Role

The Director of Technical Product Management, Portfolio & Platforms (DTPM-PP) is a strategic role focused on bridging product vision, architectural integrity, and engineering execution for core software offerings and platform components. This individual will own the technical product strategy for developer-facing platforms, including the AI SDK, EMDK, and DataWedge, and drive the technical roadmap for key software offerings like ZDNA Cloud, Device Guardian, and Identity Guardian. This role is the entry point and prioritization gate for next-generation technical use cases, owning the 'what, why, how, and when' for our developer platform capabilities.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the overarching technical product strategy and holistic roadmap for ZDNA Cloud, Device Guardian, and Identity Guardian.
Act as the primary technical liaison between customer-facing Product Management and Architecture/Engineering, translating market needs into precise, technically viable, and forward-looking product requirements.
Own and prioritize the technical backlog for platform-level initiatives, architectural improvements, and strategic technical debt reduction.
Take ownership of technical non-functional requirements, including instrumentation and licensing.
Lead the technical product strategy, roadmap, and detailed requirements for the AI SDK, focusing on a world-class developer experience (DX), robust integration patterns, and optimal performance.
Drive the technical Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for the AI SDK, developing compelling technical messaging, competitive analysis, and advanced enablement content.
Champion the internal and external adoption of the AI SDK, working with engineering and developer relations to foster a thriving ecosystem and implement robust feedback loops.
Define the strategic direction and roadmap for critical developer APIs (EMDK, DataWedge), with a focus on usability, consistency, security, and lifecycle management.
Establish and enforce best practices for API design, comprehensive documentation, and SDK development to ensure a world-class developer experience.
Actively engage with the developer community to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.
Lead and mentor a team of product owners and managers, including those responsible for Android Product Management, DataWedge, and Pendo.
Collaborate closely with other Product Management leaders to ensure a clear division of responsibilities, with this role focusing on the 'Developer Persona' and the underlying platform.
Serve as the primary technical product partner for engineering and architecture teams, providing deep clarity on requirements, facilitating technical decision-making, and ensuring implementations align with the strategic vision.
Work with stakeholders from other teams, treating them as customers and incorporating their requirements for APIs/SDKs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
15+ years of related experience, with 8+ years in a hands-on software development, engineering leadership, or system architecture role.
5+ years in technical product management for enterprise-level software, with a proven track record of defining and executing technical roadmaps for platform or API-first products.
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

Skills

Deep Technical Expertise: Profound understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML fundamentals and MLOps, and API design principles (REST, GraphQL).
Experience with AI SDKs and mobile device ecosystems (Android Enterprise) is highly desirable.
Strategic Product Acumen: Ability to assess a complex market landscape, link technical decisions directly to business outcomes, and create a focused, integrated product plan.
Executive Leadership: Exceptional ability to drive consensus, influence diverse stakeholders from engineering to sales, and articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical executive audiences.
Developer-Obsessed: A strong passion for creating outstanding developer experiences (DX), with experience in building and nurturing developer communities.
Proven Manager: Experience mentoring and managing a team of product managers and/or engineers to develop and evolve their capabilities.

Work Type

hybrid work
adaptable hours
Summer Flex Fridays
Focus Fridays

Experience Level

15+ years of related experience
8+ years in a hands-on software development, engineering leadership, or system architecture role
5+ years in technical product management

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred

Salary/Compensations

$0.00 - $0.00 Annual
Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 25% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Comprehensive and competitive benefits program – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings.
Community service days.
Traditional insurances.
Parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
All Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs.
Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

About the Company

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 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 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.

Equal Opportunity

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com .