Director Sustainability Product and Solutions - Zebra Technologies : Job Details

Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about - locally and globally. We've only begun reimaging the future - for our people, our customers, and the world.

Let's create tomorrow together.

The Director, Product and Solutions Sustainability will provide innovative and energetic leadership to build and guide the sustainability strategy and execution of the strategy within the Product and Solutions Team. The successful candidate will bring substantial sustainability thought leadership, a track record of achievement, an inspiring leadership profile, and a strong working knowledge of complex product development approaches

Working across functions at Zebra, this leader will influence the broader sustainability culture and performance of the corporation. This may initially include leadership of a Sustainability Steering Committees, and ultimately the broader build-out of the function.

*Ideal candidate will work out of our Lincolnshire, IL office or Holtsville, NY office. We may consider Remote for right candidate- however this will include travel 2 x a Quarter*

Responsibilities:

+ Develop a sustainability strategy for Product and Solutions that is aligned with the corporate sustainability vision and global best practices.

+ Assemble and commission Sustainability Steering Committees representing key functions and geographies.

+ Establish and govern the sustainability performance scorecard for Product and Solutions to assure alignment with corporate metrics and objectives, and drive behaviors and outcomes that enable Product and Solutions to become a sustainable enterprise.

+ Support certification of the sustainability of our supply chain through upstream and downstream evaluation of third-party manufacturers, repair and distribution partners and our Zebra owned and operated footprint.

+ Drive and monitor progress of integrating responsible business practices throughout Product and Solutions and partner to identify opportunities for product innovation and revenue growth.

+ Provide actionable information and direction that assists in measuring and maximizing the impact of sustainability interventions and programs.

+ Work with cross-functional business partners to prioritize sustainability issues, trends, concerns, and stakeholder interests related to environmental and business compliance.

+ Provide sustainable business practice and policy recommendations.

+ Partner with internal teams to respond to RFPs, customer inquiries, and those from socially responsible investors.

+ Partner with our corporate stakeholders to assure environmental records are accurate and defensible when exposed to external agencies, customers, and

interested third parties.

+ Collect data from business teams and partners and perform independent analysis of results.

+ Integrate Product and Solutions scorecards into corporate metrics for review by executive committees.

+ Provide Product and Solutions teams objective feedback on strengths and opportunity areas associated with their sustainability initiatives and performance

+ Research and analyze evolving corporate social responsibility metrics, processes, and best practices, and apply relevant learning to assure the positive impact of our initiatives.

+ Engage, lead, and facilitate sustainability dialogue with executives, department leaders, and associates across our global footprint.

+ Conduct workshops and training for Product and Solutions resources in support of our sustainability objectives.

+ Partner with Legal and Corporate Communications to assure alignment of functional and corporate EH&S, sustainability, and social responsibility efforts and objectives.

+ Partner with key corporate stakeholders to evaluate, develop, and advance a corporate sustainability energy strategy that includes our product development objectives.

+ Drive Engineering and Product Development on sustainable product design and device energy efficiency.

+ Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ 15+ years professional experience working in the sustainability field. Proven skills driving sustainability in product development environments. 3 + years of product related experience.

+ Comparable experience in public agency or military continuous operations planning

+ Demonstrated leadership success in corporate sustainability with a large public organization

+ Deep understanding of current trends in ESG and sustainability

+ Adept at facilitation, documentation, and reporting

+ Collaborative professional intent on arriving at outcomes that are best for Zebra

+ Strong working knowledge of global manufacturing/distribution end-to-end supply chains in outsourced and company-run models

+ Working knowledge of global services delivery in outsourced and company-run models

+ Excellent organizational, communication, influencing, and team skills (strong interpersonal skills)

+ Project/process improvement expertise including application of Lean and 6? tools

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master's degree

+ Applicable professional certifications

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 [email protected] . 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 150400.00 - USD 225600.00 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.

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