Apparel Product Activation Manager at Avery Dennison

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Operations, Program Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, KPI Management, Global Launch Management, Organizational Change, Communication Skills, Data-Driven Insights, Risk Mitigation, Team Enablement, Process Management, Roadmap Planning, Stakeholder Management, Post-Launch Review, Training Development

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are: 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 Job Description The Product Activation Manager is the central operational driver for Apparel product innovation roadmapping and global product activation (release cycles). This role is responsible for operationalizing product strategy by managing all necessary tools, processes, and metrics for product teams to effectively build and maintain their roadmaps. You will ensure a cohesive vision is communicated to cross-functional teams and leadership. This role is responsible for the Global Product Activation (GPA) process for all scaling innovations, by ensuring successful, coordinated product launches worldwide, with a focus on operationalizing product strategy and driving team enablement. Finally, the role manages communication and reporting by providing clear, data-driven insights on product delivery and managing the communication of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to roadmap and GPA execution. Key Responsibilities 1. Product Roadmap Operations Establish and maintain the operational framework for product roadmap planning. Process and Tool Management: Own and manage all tools, processes, and systems required for product teams to effectively build, maintain, and access product roadmaps. Roadmap Consolidation & Cohesion: Own the consolidation of individual product roadmaps into a unified view, ensuring a cohesive product vision is represented and communicated to all stakeholders, including leadership. Cross-Functional Alignment: Ensure roadmaps and their timelines are aligned with and enabled by cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Support) required for successful development and launch. 2. Global Product Activation (GPA) Execution Enable successful, standardized, and coordinated worldwide launch of new products and innovations. GPA Process Ownership: Lead the Global Product Activation (GPA) process and execution for all scaling innovations. Coordination of Launches: Lead the coordination effort for worldwide product launches, ensuring all necessary steps, milestones, and dependencies are clearly established and managed across global teams. Team Enablement: Drive team enablement by developing and deploying standardized playbooks, training, and resources to prepare internal teams for product releases. Risk Mitigation: Monitor the activation pipeline to proactively identify potential operational bottlenecks or risks that could impact the successful and timely global launch. 3. Communication & Reporting Ensures transparency and provides data-driven insights on product delivery performance. KPI Management and Communication: Own the management and communication of key performance indicators (KPIs) specifically related to roadmap execution and Global Product Activation performance. Delivery Reporting: Provide clear, data-driven insights and reporting on the status of product delivery against planned roadmaps and activation timelines. Stakeholder Transparency: Maintain a high level of transparency for leadership and cross-functional partners regarding product activation progress, blockers, and results. Post-Launch Review: Facilitate and report on post-activation reviews to gather insights on process effectiveness and identify areas for continuous operational improvement. 4. Project manage key, large-scale product operations initiatives when necessary Qualifications Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience 5+ years of experience in Product Operations, Program Management, or similar roles Demonstrated experience defining, owning, and communicating a product roadmap and strategy. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority to drive product execution. Demonstrated ability to define, track, and report on KPIs and metrics to measure process effectiveness and product delivery health. Global launch/ release management experience: direct experience in managing, coordinating, and executing global product releases or large scale activation campaigns involving multiple functional teams and international stakeholders Experience driving organizational change, especially related to the adoption of new tools or standardized product development processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Cultural Fit The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative self-starter who is passionate about delivering results through effective and efficient processes, and is adept at managing through ambiguity and change. Additional Information 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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Reasonable Accommodations Notice If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Apparel Product Activation Manager is responsible for managing product innovation roadmapping and global product activation. This includes ensuring successful product launches worldwide and providing data-driven insights on product delivery performance.