Project Manager, Digital Solutions

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employed more than 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

The RFID Project Manager is responsible for leading cross functional teams towards the implementation of Avery Dennison Digital solutions.  The RFID Project Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders such as Commercial director, Solution architect, Global delivery team, Product team and Market Development, Supply Chain and Sales and will also have external contact with customers.  Primary responsibilities include project planning and documentation, meeting facilitation, follow up and communication. The RFID Project Manager is accountable for the overall delivery of the project plan and will work with various levels of the organization to ensure timelines are met, risks are mitigated and the overall success and customer satisfaction of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects for Avery Dennison’s Solutions business.

• Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement RFID systems, ensuring they meet project requirements and industry standards.

• Work along with a Delivery manager to translate strategic objectives into executable projects, and to develop plans for achieving stated objectives. Provide executives with project risk assessments and summary level project status reports.

• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with RFID technology vendors and suppliers.

• Strategize with the project team to forecast problems, assess potential risks and solutions, and plan alternatives. 

• Develop budget for project(s) and keep within budget.

• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, forecasts, and status reports. 

• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. 

• Manages System integrators team for executing and implementing the project within time

• Create detailed project plans that explicitly align the efforts of multiple functional specialties (e.g. Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, product and IT)

• Manages technical and functional delivery of the Project and ensures the objective of the overall solution implementation is achieved.

• Leverage methods & tools to: accelerate project timelines, encourage cross-functional collaboration, and build quality into projects from the outset.

• Identify & resolve issues proactively and balancing schedule, scope, and cost constraints creatively.

• Manage interpersonal dynamics within global project teams (e.g., building consensus among sub-project owners, negotiating any changes to the project plan, and holding team members accountable for delivery on commitments made).

• Ensure teams meet or exceed anticipated project benefits on-time, within budget, and with the desired level of quality.

• Transfer capability by: serving as role models on the projects they lead, delivering focused training as necessary.

• Work effectively with internal and external clients, third party vendors, Avery global offices, and senior management in accomplishing project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or related. 

• 8-10+ years project management or related experience. Experience in leading others and managing RFID/Digital trigger based cross functional  projects.

• Should have managed delivery of at least 2 Big size RFID/IOT end to end Projects.

• Good facilitation, customer service, relationship building and communication skills.

• Good project management skills with knowledge of Excel or Project Management tracking software (e.g. Smartsheets/MS Projects).

• Detail oriented; strong analytical skills & organizational skills.

• Problem management skills.

• Comfort and confidence in interacting with / presenting to all levels in an organization

• Good business acumen.

• Ability to influence effectively without authority.

• Propensity for identifying issues proactively, making decisions with incomplete information, and acting expediently

• 30-40% Travel

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK:
We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, imbedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer: 

• Workplace Flexibility 
• Structured learning and development
• Mentoring program 
• Competitive total rewards

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

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