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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 a 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 a 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.

The Manager of Advanced Analytics & AI leads a team to implement the organization’s AI and analytics vision. This role focuses on using AI, analytics, and automation to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and create business value. It requires strategic thinking, technical skills, and leadership to build a strong team, align efforts with company goals, and promote collaboration and growth.

The key to this role is the ability to upskill existing team members, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to form a new, high-impact advanced analytics and AI team. S/he will collaborate across departments to identify, acquire, and structure the data needed to develop and refine AI models, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

This role is on-site in either our Holtsville, NY (Long Island) office,

or Mississagua, Ontario, Canada office 5-days a week.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and communicate a clear vision for the AI and advanced analytics team, aligning their goals with the organization’s overall business objectives and KPIs.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify high-impact areas where AI can drive business value and competitive advantage.

• Define AI strategies and prioritize projects based on ROI, business needs, and innovation potential.

• Proactively identify and address gaps in data and business processes to enable seamless and effective AI and advanced analytics implementations.

Team Management & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a technical team, fostering a culture of continuous learning,

collaboration, and excellence.

• Upskill / re-align current team members as part of the formation of the team.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and create

individualized development plans to grow technical and leadership skills within the team.

• Recruit, onboard, and retain top analytics and AI talent to ensure the team remains agile, innovative, and effective.

Project Oversight:

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI and advanced analytics projects, ensuring timely delivery, scalability, and alignment with business goals.

• Serve as an escalation point for technical and operational challenges, facilitating resolution while maintaining project momentum.

• Ensure cross-functional collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver cohesive solutions.

Governance & Compliance:

• Establish best practices, standards, and frameworks for AI development and deployment to ensure consistency and quality across projects.

• Monitor ethical AI guidelines, security standards, and data privacy regulations throughout the AI solution lifecycle to ensure compliance where necessary.

• Drive AI-readiness by implementing change management processes, including training and communication plans to enhance AI adoption across the organization.

Innovation & Thought Leadership:

• Stay informed of advancements in AI technologies, tools, and methodologies, and assess their applicability to organizational needs.

• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team members to explore emerging technologies and experiment with novel approaches.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s or advanced degree (Master’s/Ph.D.) in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.

+ Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced analytics, automation or AI development and implementation, with 2+ years in a leadership or management role.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and AI frameworks, with the ability to provide technical guidance to team members.

+ Familiarity with tools and platforms such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Databricks, Google BigQuery, and cloud-based AI services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

+ Proficiency in Python (required); familiarity with R, Java, or other programming languages is a plus.

+ Understanding of MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow) to ensure operational efficiency in AI pipelines. Strong knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, 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 Technologies is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are also committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity to access our services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in a similar way as other clients. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and meeting our accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario’s accessibility laws. In keeping with these commitments, for any applicant, employee or customer that needs accessibility assistance, kindly direct all inquiries to [email protected] ([email protected].) .

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 136100.00 - USD 204100.00 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.

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com (https://www.zebra.com/ap/en.html) email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.