Hiring: Director, Technical Product Management, Portfolio & Platforms Company: Zebra Technologies Location: Lincolnshire, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:15:10 Target Skills & Keywords : API Design, AWS, Android, Azure, GCP, GraphQL, MLOps, REST About the job Experience: •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. Required Skills: •Define and drive the overarching technical product strategy and holistic roadmap for ZDNA Cloud, Device Guardian, and Identity Guardian, fostering a unified, scalable, and secure product ecosystem. •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. This includes leading an initial audit and rationalization of existing technical debt. •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. •Strategically drive technical Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for the AI SDK, developing compelling technical messaging, competitive analysis, and advanced enablement content for sales, partners, and customers. •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. Qualifications: •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. •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!