Innovation Lead

Avery Dennison has created a Digital Center of Excellence to achieve the digital ambitions for the company. As a Innovation Lead, you will be at the forefront of our digital transformation. You will be responsible for and have the freedom to lead the identification, exploration, and development of new business and technology opportunities that add measurable value across key experience domains, including Customer, Employee, Factory, and Product experiences, as dictated by business needs. You'll be the bridge between technical brilliance and strategic vision, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to turn 'what if' into reality. The Innovation Lead will assist in developing overarching digital strategies, ideate and prioritize innovation ideas, and execute proof of concepts in collaboration with extended business stakeholders and technology development teams. Fostering open communication and active collaboration within and across IT and business units is extremely important for success. This is an individual contributor role managing matrixed teams and requires strong leadership and influencing capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead exploration and development of new business and technology opportunities across Customer, Employee, Factory, and Product experience domains; Facilitate exploration and 'big idea' workshops with designers, architects, business stakeholders, and other relevant parties; Drive strategic impact and value creation by analyzing market trends, conducting business analysis, and facilitating workshops; Execute proof of concepts using the DICE agile framework and Design Thinking methodologies with internal and external stakeholders; Assist in developing holistic digital experience strategies for the enterprise; Collaborate with leadership teams to shape digital experience strategies; Evangelize digital innovation to internal and external audiences; Manage collaborative relationships with vendors, partners, and suppliers to support emerging technology initiatives

Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis, data science, or a related field of study, or equivalent experience; 5-8+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3+ years working in a global and matrixed environment in a technology or innovation-focused role; 3-5+ years of experience in technology solutions analysis and implementation across one or more domains (e.g., Customer-facing solutions like eCommerce and CRM, Employee-facing solutions, Factory/Industrial solutions including Industry 4.0 concepts, Product innovation technologies); Comfortable working with cutting-edge technologies and eager to expand your skill set; Possess a keen understanding of business drivers and the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable strategies leveraging data; Excel at communicating complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organization and to external audiences; Experience creating and delivering compelling presentations to executive audiences; Naturally curious, constantly seeking out new ideas and approaches to challenge the status quo; Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to complex business problems; Thrive in cross-functional teams, building strong relationships and inspiring others with your enthusiasm and expertise; Ability to understand and connect with others; Demonstrated strong collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills in a highly matrixed organization; Experience introducing new and innovative technologies or going from 'zero to one' on new innovations that enable improved business performance across a variety of functions; Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively; Remains unbiased and displays intellectual integrity; Motivated by long-term results; Highly collaborative and supportive of business and of its ideals and strategies; Travel in excess of 25% may be required

Nice to have

Prior programming and cloud development experience; Experience with Jira, GitHub, and a high standard for code quality and software development processes; Experience with data analysis, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and proficiency in SQL; Familiarity with data science principles, machine learning (ML), or artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and their practical applications in business; Consultation and project management skills

Benefits

Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment; Paid parental leave; 401K eligibility; Tuition reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate; Paid vacation and paid holidays