Senior Innovation Manager
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - Michael Page International in Roma
Categoria: Industrial / Manufacturing
Luogo di lavoro: Italia
The Senior Innovation Manager - Packaging Machinery will lead the development of innovative solutions within the industrial and manufacturing sector, focusing on cutting-edge packaging machinery. This role requires technical expertise and strategic thinking to drive engineering advancements and deliver impactful results.
Define the product portfolio architecture (technical segmentation by application, functional value proposition, modular development roadmap) and the related competitive positioning for each labeling technology, in close alignment with Sales and key markets.
Own and govern the end‑to‑end Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), from concept engineering to industrialization and field deployment, ensuring consistency with margin targets, cost structure, and product mix across a highly customized equipment portfolio.
Develop robust, data‑driven business cases for new machine platforms, options, and retrofit solutions, including CAPEX/OPEX analysis, ROI, payback, and technical-industrial risk assessment,
with particular focus on installed base evolution.
Design and execute technical Go‑To‑Market strategies, translating engineering capabilities into application‑driven value propositions, supported by use cases, performance evidence, and technical documentation tailored to different industries (e.g. beverage, food, personal care).
Establish and manage a structured market & technology intelligence framework, with continuous monitoring of:
labeling technologies (self‑adhesive, hot melt glue, roll‑fed, sleeve)
vision systems and traceability solutions
regulatory developments and sustainability requirements
competitor equipment architectures, performance benchmarks, and pricing models
Define and implement engineering-based pricing models, leveraging detailed cost breakdowns (BOM, assembly, commissioning, lifecycle costs) and application complexity, ensuring margin control across product families, configu