Commercial Innovation Platform Manager, Graphics

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive healthcare

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Avery Dennison Graphics North America seeks a Commercial Innovation Platform Manager to lead development and commercialization of new product innovations, including solvent-free and PVC-free materials. You will guide agile teams, conduct market research, and build compelling business cases for strategic opportunities.

Based in Mentor, OH, this hybrid role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, R&D, and external suppliers to deliver impactful, sustainable solutions and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Technology.
• 7+ years of project management experience delivering technical/innovation projects.
• PMP certification or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Strong financial/business acumen with expertise in project tracking software and business case development.
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building with stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and commercialization handoff for innovations meeting market needs.
• Develop and manage project plans, resourcing, and budgets for innovation platforms including solvent-free and PVC-free materials.
• Articulate CTQ requirements, align unmet market needs, and maintain visibility of schedules, risks, and costs through dashboards.
• Drive prioritization, roadmapping, and execution improvements with robust business cases and project tools.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and suppliers to forecast risks and manage scope.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

PMP certification

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheets

Job description

Commercial Innovation Platform Manager, Graphics

• Full-time

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

Inclusive Healthcare Support: Access to our large network of medical and behavioral health professionals.

401(k) Retirement Plan: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.

Paid Parental Leave: Your salary is 100% paid during your approved parental leave of absence as a biological, adoptive, and/or foster parent.

Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

About the role

Avery Dennison Graphics North America is committed to advancing innovation through proprietary, disruptive, and sustainable technologies. As the Commercial Innovation Platform Manager, you will lead the development and commercialization of new product innovations, including solvent-free and PVC-free materials. In this role, you will operate as an entrepreneurial-minded operational leader on an agile innovation team, leveraging market research, driving business cases, overseeing project execution, and establishing cross-functional alignment across Marketing, technical teams, R&D, and Front-End Innovation.

Key Responsibilities

This position is based hybrid/on-site in Mentor, Ohio.

Lead the development and commercialization handoff for innovations that meet current and future market needs, while managing execution activities with a direct team of collaborators.

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, resourcing, and budgets for strategic innovation platforms including solvent-free adhesives and PVC-free materials.

Articulate Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements, align unmet market needs, and maintain visibility of project schedules, risks, and costs through regular dashboard reporting.

Drive process improvements for innovation prioritization, roadmapping, and execution accuracy while establishing robust business cases and project management tools.

Strategize across cross-functional teams and external suppliers to forecast potential risks, manage project scope, and systematically capture institutional lessons learned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Business or Technology-related field.

7+ years of relevant project management experience, including leading technical and innovation-related projects.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Strong financial and business acumen with expertise in project tracking software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheets) and business case development.

Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with proven experience presenting to all organizational levels and collaborating with key stakeholders and suppliers.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $119,700 - $178,000 / year.

The hiring base salary 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.

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Pre-employment Screening Notice

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.