Senior Manager - Product Planning and Innovation

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At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.
Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role:

Join our team as a Product Planning and Innovation Senior Manager, where your passion for innovation will drive the success of our product portfolio. In this dynamic role, you will take the lead in developing and executing comprehensive product plans that align with our company's vision and meet market demands.

Your responsibilities will include spearheading innovation initiatives, staying abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies. Bring fresh and creative ideas to enhance our product offerings, ensuring we maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, and Sales. Your ability to foster collaboration will be instrumental in achieving overall business goals.

As the Product Planning and Innovation Senior Manager, you will oversee the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualization to launch and beyond. Implement effective strategies to maximize product success and profitability.

What you'll do:

• Own Food Preservation consumer experience road map.

• Set consumer insight research priorities for Food Preservation and ensure that learnings are incorporated into global technologies and product road maps.

• Cultivate and drive Consumer Experience-led innovation pipeline through to implementation.

• Influence global technology priorities advocating for the needs of the North American consumer.

• Integrate global technologies into North American consumer experience and product road maps.

• Drive product claim strategy for product features, innovations, and technology modules.

• Develop and align cross product groups on overlapping feature strategies.

• Subject matter expert on competitors' innovation offerings and strategies.

• Drive meaningful digital experience user stories and develop Food Preservation's connected strategy.

Qualifications required:

• A four-year college degree, or equivalent experience, is required. MBA Preferred.

• Minimum 7 years' experience in Product Management/Marketing, Merchandising, Innovation Management, Brand Management.

• Relevant experience in durable consumer goods.

• Strong Project Management and communication skills.

Where you'll be:

This position will be based at our Corporate Office in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Benefits highlights:

• Hybrid work model

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance from day one.

• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program

• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.

• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.