Director, Product Innovation

The Director, Product Innovation will lead Deluxe’s efforts to achieve a consistent, best in class Product Management capability across Deluxe, while leading select innovation design projects to stronger product outcomes and role model the customer centered product capability we’re building. This leader will work cross functionally with product managers throughout the organization as well as with product development and other groups across the company.
Establish consistent and best in class product management capabilities across Deluxe, including Product Strategy/Roadmap, Process, Portfolio and Metrics, and Tools
Lead a small multi-disciplinary innovation “pod” to lead/co-lead innovation design projects, in close partnership with Business Units, to accelerate BU priorities using a human centered design process to refine product strategies and invent/reinvent products and experiences
Lead and facilitate the development of a holisitic Deluxe-wide product strategy and roadmap, by working in close collaboration with product managers and leaders across the Business Units
Basic Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Business, Marketing or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience in Business, Marketing or related field
5+ years of financial services industry experience in product management, innovation, new product development or related field
5+ years People Management experience
Proven experience in product management and innovation methodologies, especially Design Thinking
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Business Administration
10+ years of experience in Product Management, Innovation or related field
Excellent facilitative leadership skills to work collaboratively cross functionality to lead and influence employees that are indirect superiors, peers, or junior to his role
Experience managing a high performing team and cultivating a collaborative environment.
Outstanding collaborator across team boundaries
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working within an innovation team or enterprise product team for a larger company
Experience with primary customer research, time “in the field”, market research, and translation of insights uncovered into ideas, concepts, and products.
Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.
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Department: Product
Time Type: Full time
Company Name
Deluxe CorporationCompany Info
Deluxe, a Trusted Payments and Data Company, champions business so communities thrive. Our solutions help businesses pay, get paid, and grow. For more than 100 years, Deluxe customers have relied on our solutions and platforms at all stages of their lifecycle, from start-up to maturity. Our powerful scale supports millions of small businesses, thousands of vital financial institutions and hundreds of the world’s largest consumer brands, while processing approximately $3 trillion in annual payment volume. Our reach, scale and distribution channels position Deluxe to be our customers’ most trusted business partner. To learn how we can help your business, visit us at www.deluxe.com.
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paul miller
