Solutions Architect

Job Description

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at Description

As the Solutions Architect, you will be accountable for developing strategies and innovative solutions that connect physical and digital and have the potential to transform business models and/or build new revenue streams. In doing so, you will collaborate with business stakeholders in strategic marketing, commercial, business development, product management, and digital functions to identify, develop, and commercialize solutions and unlock new value-creation opportunities for the apparel business. As a leader with vision, you will also identify technology disruptors and challenge product line leaders to assess new solutions that may affect the future apparel business.

Main Responsibilities:

Define the most appropriate solution and outcome against a problem to solve, leveraging the existing product portfolio and informing future product evolutions

Lead the design and development of innovative solutions that connect physical and digital, align with business requirements, drive organizational growth, and create value for Avery Dennison and our key stakeholders

Develop new business models and value propositions for the new solutions

Support the development of a long-term growth strategy for new business opportunities

Deliver against goals and measure results against the plan

Drive strong C-level wiring with relevant potential new customers and partners

Develop architectural roadmaps that guide the implementation of solutions

Informs future product evolutions based on value pillars, problems to solve, and POCs success/obstacles

Analyze and optimize relevant business processes to ensure that they are streamlined and effective

Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the success of the project

Ensure that the solution is scalable, secure, and cost-effective

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends and make recommendations on how they can be leveraged to improve our solutions

Support Digital Solutions/Tech Sales in finalizing and executing the data monetization models

Partner with the Commercial team to build & deliver growth targets

Partner with the Product Management and Innovation teams to surface new ideas, products, and applications to develop solutions to answer customers’ needs

Partner with Strategic Partnerships and M&A/Ventures to progress AD's right to win in new markets/technologies

Partner with the Marketing Communications team on ‘push marketing’ activities, through events, networks, and social media

Collaborate and communicate effectively with all key internal stakeholders to support the development of new solutions

Train and mentor the Commercial team members on the transfer of newly established solutionsQualifications

Self-starter who takes initiative and has an entrepreneurial spirit that can work independently and collaboratively

Demonstrates curiosity of the industry and awareness of key trends, players and development as they emerge. Subject matter expert in area of focus

Sharp mind, curious and dynamic approach, comfortable with dealing with complexity, and looking forward to exploring new business concepts

Obsessed with winning

Ability to understand and create value; demonstrated track record developing and executing new solutions

Experience leading a business or product function within a matrix organization with annual turnover >$100 million, preferably in the Apparel industry

Prior product ownership experience in a highly customized business, including market understanding, product lifecycle management, product line strategy development and execution, and innovation roadmap development.

Experience leading agile or hybrid product/solution development and commercialization methodologies

Consistent track record of leading change

Experience operating within a complex information technology landscape that is fundamental to the customer experience. Experience in monetizing data, a plus.

Previous experience with digital workflows and variable data management is highly preferred

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of digital technologies and go-to-market models

Strong collaboration and networking skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, public speaking skills, and ability to champion projects both cross functionally and vertically within the organization

Strong business and financial acumen are needed

Strong project management skills

Avid learner, taking care of own personal development via practical and theoretical learning

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required (e.g., business, engineering)

Minimum of 10 years of experience in solution architecture or related field

Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

Frequent travel may be required

Additional Information

Full-time