Product Manager, Innovation

Company Description

Vestcom is the industry leader in technology-driven shelf-edge solutions for Retailers and CPGs. Our data-integrated media solutions drive sales and loyalty, engaging shoppers where it matters most – the point of decision. Our patented innovation has been trusted by top retailers for more than 30 years to drive productivity and profitable growth. For our growing team of over 1000 employees, Vestcom offers the stability of an established company with the entrepreneurial spirit and fast-paced environment of a start-up.

Vestcom’s core values are at the heart of our organization, representing our fundamental beliefs and serving as our guiding light in for how we conduct business and interact with each other.

OUR TEAMS – Our colleagues and our client define our team.

OUR INTEGRITY – Our colleagues and clients rely upon us to deliver.

OUR INGENUITY – Our colleagues and clients look to us for unique solutions.

OUR PERFORMANCE – Our colleagues and clients team with us to win.

Vestcom is a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 leader in materials science and packaging materials. Learn more at www.vestcom.com.

Job Description

The Product Manager, Innovation is a critical role that will work directly with Vestcom’s Commercial Leadership team to develop and commercialize the future revenue drivers for Vestcom. This person is expected to be an expert in leveraging industry trends, customer insights, and technical advancements to maintain Vestcom’s cutting edge. Primary responsibilities include maintaining the new product roadmap, conceptualizing new revenue opportunities, and facilitating pilots and partnerships to realize those opportunities. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

Drive innovation consistent with Vestcom’s overall strategy, priorities, and targets

Build product roadmap of next generation capabilities and solutions

Create hypothesis-driven product development plans and adapt plan to new learnings and shifts in the marketplace

Conduct build/buy/partner analyses on new revenue opportunities

Track and evaluate technical and competitive attributes of competing and tangential innovation

Collaborate cross-functionally to leverage insights from across the organization

Partner with IT to document learnings and develop working prototypes or products.

Develop testing procedures and ad hoc approaches to evaluate current solution capabilities and points of improvement with developing solutions

Ensures compliance with internal policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 Section 404.

Qualifications

BA/BS is required; Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields are preferred. 

3-5 years of experience in a technical role, preferably in positions in innovation or product management

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically the following is required: Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace, specifically the following is required:  Gmail, Doc, Sheets, Drive, Meet

An understanding of statistical analysis (e.g. hypothesis testing, experimentation, regressions)

Must be adept at accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, self-reliant when resolving issues to ensure objectives are completed and capable of determining when escalation of issues is necessary. 

Must have exceptional time management, organizational and problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

Must have strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills. 

Must be able to develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to assist in the development of strategies and project plans that meet departmental goals and ensure quality standards for service. 

Ability to embody and reflect Vestcom’s core values

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $120,000-140,000 year.

The hiring [base salary / wage rate] range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Additional Requirements

Travel to other Vestcom locations and client sites may be required up to 25%

Compliance with Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required

Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures 

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Management Disclaimer

Vestcom’s Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or Vestcom may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled