Sr. Manager, Innovation/Materials Testing
Core
Define and oversee the end-to-end innovation testing and validation lifecycle for new card manufacturing processes, materials, constructions, and technologies.
Role type
Senior Manager, Physical Product Innovation & Testing
Builds
Physical collectibles (trading cards, memorabilia) and related paper-based products
Domain
Sports collectibles manufacturing / Materials science / Printing & finishing
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic portfolio management, cross-functional leadership, scientific method application, process improvement, data analysis, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, Spanish proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, BI), data tools
Responsibilities
Own and evolve enterprise testing methodology, manage innovation testing portfolio, serve as primary escalation point for testing decisions, drive process improvement initiatives, develop and govern testing protocols, represent innovation function in executive discussions
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership & cross-functional influence
