Innovation and Strategy Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Innovation and Strategy Manager to join our team. This critical role will support various business units in launching frameworks, administering, and coordinating gate processes, and providing visibility to Vitality Index KPI. The successful candidate will collaborate with multifunctional teams such as R&D, marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure an effective and efficient process from concept to launch. This role will ensure the roll-out the Smartsheet tool for commercialization and act as the company’s super user for maintaining and updating the process and tool for continuous improvement. The role will also feed the pipeline of New Business Development by monitoring and vetting new ideas, business opportunities that emerge in the marketplace. As a member of the Growth and Strategy team, the role will also be critical when it comes to strategic projects such as analytical work, planning process and other cross-BU projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Innovation process administration and reporting:
  • Support business units in launching and managing the product development framework
  • Implement and manage the Smartsheet tool for commercialization and support roll-out for PMO
    • Act as the company’s super user for the Smartsheet tool, maintaining and updating processes for continuous improvement
    • Administer and coordinate the gate process for new product development
  • Identify and address areas of concern in the innovation process, design solution and build tools to address gaps
  • Collaborate with multifunctional teams such as R&D, marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure the process is followed
  • Provide visibility to NPI and Vitality Index KPIs. Report out on key KPIs related to new product development to the Executive Committee
  • Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to track performance and ensure a balanced innovation pipeline
  • Promote cross-pollination across the company to enhance problem-solving capabilities
• New business development and scouting:
  • Aligned with Company strategy, develop and maintain an evaluation and vetting process to monitor market trends, industry innovation (start-ups, new ideas…) by collaborating with 3rd party companies
  • Build business case for most promising ideas, recommend path forward (internal innovation, JV…) and champion projects to get traction with businesses
• Strategy and analytics
  • Frame, analyze internal and external sources of information, build and/or vet financial models, and translate that information into actionable and sound business decisions – becoming a trusted resource when it comes to urgent and ad hoc analytical needs that can covers topics as wide as sales excellence, manufacturing network optimization, profitability etc. to advance overall strategy
  • Analyze business problems and root causes, then provide strategic recommendations and document next steps
  • Work collaboratively and bring strategic alignment between cross-functional leaders to prepare their plans and strategic initiatives
  • Lead and/or vet construction of analytical models in support of both current and new strategic initiatives
  • Support preparation for periodic status and ad hoc reports for CEO, leadership team, and Board of Directors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in product development and commercialization within the building materials industry
• Proven experience in administering gate processes and frameworks for new product development. Strong understanding of NPI and Vitality Index KPIs
• Proficiency with Smartsheet or similar project management tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadline constraints
• Strong analytical and influencing skills with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities

Leadership Competencies:

• Change Management – Ability to lead change in a way that brings people along in the journey
• Project Management – Ability to manage complex projects and be a guide to NPD project managers, strong organizational & multitasking abilities with attention to detail
• Perspective – Looks towards the broadest possible view when developing solutions and dealing with challenges
• Anticipation – Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems
• Communication – Effective communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills to interface within own team and business facing leaders
• Collaboration – Listens, builds trust, and works effectively with others to achieve business outcomes; Improves team effectiveness
• Analytical and Data Minded – Uses facts, data, and empirical information to draw accurate conclusions. Able to track, analyze, and report data
• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Acts consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement)

Additional Information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The US base salary for this full-time position is $100K - $135K annually + STIP (short term incentive plan) + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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