What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Product Development & Innovation Americas position at UPM?
UPM is looking for Senior Manager, Product Development & Innovation, Americas to join our Innovation & New Business Development team for a permanent position located in Mills River, NC.
Greetings from your future team
Our Product Development & Innovation team is crucial for UPM Raflatac competitiveness in a rapidly evolving world. Innovation is our main motivation, enabling us to meet and exceed customer expectations and achieve efficient growth. We are excited to welcome you as a leader who is ready to make a significant impact. Join us in this exciting journey, and let’s shape the future together! - Tanja Störmer, Vice President, Product Development & Innovations
What you will do
- Define and coordinate regional product development agenda in alignment with regional business priorities
- Lead, motivate and develop regional Product Development & Innovation Team
- Partner with regional market organization to effectively translate market needs into labeling solutions
- Lead regional break-through innovation programs in closed collaboration with global Innovation Hub
- Collaborate closely with global expert network to scale UPM’s unique adhesive and coating competence
- Pro-actively contribute and support global innovation excellence programs and its regionalization
