Senior Innovation Product Manager
Senior Innovation Product Manager
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Job Description
Comfort starts with our 10000 team members across the globe who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives in our homes work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family where everyone can be themselves.
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset and innovation propels us into the future youre ready to take your seat at LaZBoy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT
Job Summary:
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):
- Drives the planning and alignment of innovation in product lines through the innovation contribution to product roadmaps maximizing brand relevance sales and profitability.
- Build and deliver results with the innovation capability at LaZBoy
- Build and execute the vision and strategies for innovation while translating brand and product strategy into innovation territories and development platforms
- Build and manage the development of a pipeline of transformational innovation fueled by a crossfunctional team of Product Development R&D and Consumer Insights in collaboration with Marketing Merchandising Sourcing and R&D partners.
- Implement best practices to streamline innovative workflows improving efficiency and execution speed.
- Drive the development of advanced upholstery and motion furniture solutions with a strong emphasis on reclining functionality and consumer experience.
- Stay on top of industry & competitive trends emerging technologies and partner with the Consumer Insights team on new insights to validate consumer wants and needs.
- Establish track and analyze performance metrics related to product innovation launch efficiency consumer adoption and market impact.
- Communicate innovation ideas vision and strategies to internal partners to build the innovation roadmap and recommend appropriate resources.
- Build a network of external partners and suppliers to support innovative strategies including the development of materials and components that enhance innovation product offerings.
- Collaborate on product prototyping with externa partners Sourcing and R&D partners through validation processes.
- Partner with leadership to align on product target price points and volume estimates. Ensure design targets quality requirements and financial objectives are met as projects move from advanced development to commercialization.
- Responsible for developing and managing the companys Licensing Program leveraging external partnerships to explore and test new product ideas expand brand reach and organizational revenue.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
Scope includes driving Innovation across the LaZBoy brand portfolio. Innovation will drive growth and relevance for the LaZBoy brand playing a key role in achieving our Brand and Product Strategies.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in Product Development Engineering Marketing or related field with 10 years of relevant experience across product development innovation or equivalent.
- 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience.
- 5 years of experience working in early innovation or advanced development.
- Comfortable with collaborating across crossfunctional teams
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and bring on board those resistant to change.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Project Word Excel PowerPoint Visio and Outlook).
- Up to 30% travel
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- MBA or master in a related field.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 12 direct reports
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Operates in a professional office environment as well as a manufacturing environment subject to inside environmental conditions noise hazards atmospheric conditions and oils. Often required to sit use repetitive hand motion hear listen talk stand walk and balance. Seldom required to bend stoop climb ladders kneel squat reach overhead pull push and lift up to 50 pounds. Seldom required to crouch crawl or shovel.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Benefits for employees in the US:
Benefit offerings to employee and their families include: Medical Vision Dental and Basic Life Insurance available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 911 paid holidays each year two weeks prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (nonexempt only) or state mandated sick time. More information can be found via: Benefits Guide for US Employees
At LaZBoy Incorporated were an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees diverse backgrounds experiences perspectives and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service quality products and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued included and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at or by calling.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
