Zebra Technologies · Bengaluru
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Overview:
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.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supervisor to lead our Project Support team in our Bangalore office. The ideal candidate is a proactive and meticulous professional who will play a pivotal role in empowering our global Program Management teams throughout the entire lifecycle of Zebra’s innovative product design and development. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Project Support team members, ensuring the precise execution of key program activities, and fostering the professional growth of team members. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will serve as a key partner to Program Managers, driving data integrity, financial accuracy, and process excellence across the portfolio.eam Leadership & Development
Lead Project Support team members, including training and performance management.
Establish clear goals and objectives for the team, ensuring workload is effectively prioritized and aligned with departmental and organizational goals.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the team.
Project Coordination & Execution
Oversee critical project support functions, including the meticulous management of resource records within the Planisware database, ensuring high data integrity in close collaboration with other leads and supervisors.
Partner with Project Managers to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, distribute project plan updates, and manage SharePoint collaboration sites.
Proactively manage stakeholder communication and follow-up to ensure alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
Financial & Data Analysis
Drive the Bangalore team’s financial activities, including budget tracking, supporting the monthly financial close process, and resolving accounts payable issues.
Collect and analyze data from diverse sources to prepare insightful reports and presentations for PMO leadership, highlighting key trends and performance metrics.
Work with Bangalore Business Analyst to ensure compliance with Zebra Contractor and Agency Worker (Time & Material) end-to-end processes.
Utilize a deep understanding of Program Management processes to provide guidance, training, and support to Program Managers and the broader project teams.
Process Improvement
Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization within the Program Management support function.
Lead initiatives to design, implement, and document improved workflows that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Report weekly status updates on team activities and process improvement initiatives to senior management.
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.
Experience: 5–8 years of relevant experience in project coordination, project management, or a related support function, with demonstrated experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Key Skills and Competencies
Leadership: Proven ability to lead, delegate, and motivate a team, with a strong aptitude for training, coaching, and knowledge transfer.
Project Management Acumen: Fundamental knowledge of project management disciplines, methodologies, and tools.
Advanced Excel Proficiency: Expertise in using advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, multiple nested functions, cleaning, transforming, and joining datasets. Experience with creating and maintaining macros/scripts, including utilizing AI tools to write and optimize those scripts.
Systems Integration: Understanding and hands-on experience integrating various tools and enterprise systems to improve data flow, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Confluence.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and report effectively to senior management.
Organizational Skills: Superior organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with a keen attention to detail.
Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to navigate change, solve problems proactively, and adopt new technologies and skills quickly.
Preferred Systems Knowledge: Experience with Planisware and data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus.
Benefits:
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.
Job Posting Statement:
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