Company DescriptionAbout Avery DennisonAvery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 26,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company reported sales from continuing operations of $6 billion in 2013. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleAvery Dennison is seeking a high-impact Innovation Manager in AMEA to drive strategic growth, by leading the end to end innovation process and outcomes in the region. The role offers an excellent opportunity to shape the innovation agenda for a high-growth region, working directly with senior leadership on strategic priorities and shaping the future growth agenda for AMEA.Key Responsibilities1.
Insight Generation & Opportunity IdentificationLead structured market discovery and insight generation across AMEALead deep-dive ecosystem interviews (brands, converters, retailers, regulators, etc.)Identify unmet and unarticulated needs across key segments and industriesTranslate qualitative and quantitative insights into explicit opportunity areas 2. Innovation Pipeline DevelopmentBuild and manage a robust innovation funnel aligned with AMEA strategic prioritiesEvaluate opportunities using structured frameworks (market attractiveness, feasibility, ROI)Drive concept development from idea to validated business casePartner with regional and global teams to align innovation priorities 3. End-to-End Project ManagementLead cross-functional innovation projects from ideation to commercializationTrack progress, manage stakeholders, and ensure timelines and outcomes are met 4. Strategic Evaluation & Thought LeadershipOwn the process of identifying whitespace o