Innovation Lead

Job Description
About the role
Avery Dennison has created a Digital Center of Excellence (DICE) to achieve the digital ambitions for the company. As a DICE Innovation Lead, you will be at the forefront of our digital transformation. You will be responsible for and have the freedom to lead the identification, exploration, and development of new business and technology opportunities that add measurable value across key experience domains, including Customer, Employee, Factory, and Product experiences, as dictated by business needs. You'll be the bridge between technical brilliance and strategic vision, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to turn 'what if' into reality.
The DICE Innovation Lead will assist in developing overarching digital strategies, ideate and prioritize innovation ideas, and execute proof of concepts in collaboration with extended business stakeholders and technology development teams. Fostering open communication and active collaboration within and across IT and business units is extremely important for success. This is an individual contributor role managing matrixed teams and requires strong leadership and influencing capabilities.
This is a hybrid position based out of our Brwinów office.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the identification, exploration, and development of new business and technology opportunities across Customer, Employee, Factory, and Product experience domains.
Run exploration and "big idea" sessions with designers, architects, and business stakeholders to brainstorm and develop innovative digital solutions.
Analyze market trends, conduct business analysis, and facilitate workshops to understand key challenges and prioritize digital innovations that drive business results.
Execute proof of concepts (POCs) utilizing the DICE agile framework and Design Thinking methodologies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Manage collaborative relationships with vendors, partners, and suppliers to support emerging technology initiatives and adapt enterprise-wide digital strategies.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5-8+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3+ years working in a global, matrixed environment in a technology or innovation-focused role.
3-5+ years of experience in technology solutions analysis and implementation across domains such as Customer-facing, Employee-facing, or Industrial/Factory solutions.
Skills you need to succeed:
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex business problems, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive audiences.
Strong collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills to effectively manage matrixed teams and build strong relationships in a global organization.
Additional Information
What we offer
Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:
Robust Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy Health and Life insurance, Medical Care, Employee Capital Plans, Transportation allowance 200 PLN, Lunch Card (220 PLN), remote work allowance.
Holistic Well-being: Access MyBenefit (Multisport) 126 PLN per month, access to LYRA Wellbeing (psychological, legal, financial help), and our mental health initiatives.
Continuous Development: Benefit from individual development plans and internal trainings.
Flexible & Supportive Environment: We offer flexible work arrangements, on-site amenities (cafeterias, chill-out rooms, sports facilities), employee parking.
Why join Avery Dennison
We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG, apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. Our Brwinow location, founded in 1996, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Label and Packaging Materials Group division and employs approximately 120 talented individuals. Key functions at this site include Operations, Sales, Customer Service, various support functions, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.
Salary Range: 194670 - 311472 PLN
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Compensation: PLN 194670 - PLN 311472 - yearly