RRP Product Design Manager

Objectifs du poste :
The RRP Product Design Manager creates, develops and evolves distinctive products, accessories, packaging, and Color, Material and Finish solutions across the Reduced-Risk Products portfolio. The position translates consumer needs, emerging technologies, and complex hardware architectures into intuitive, refined, and industrially credible experiences while strengthening the organization’s in-house product design capability.

Domaine de responsabilités :
As the RRP Product Design Manager, you will:
Lead the design stream of assigned cross-functional programs, translating consumer insights and business priorities into distinctive concepts and industrially credible solutions
Coordinate internal and external design resources, including colleagues, agencies, model makers, and suppliers, to create meaningful consumer value and a coherent design vision
Apply systems thinking and Jobs-to-be-Done approaches to strengthen problem framing, decision-making, and opportunity identification
Lead design activities throughout New Product Development, from early exploration and detailed design through industrialization and mass production
Identify and resolve complex design issues, anticipate downstream risks, and work with partner functions to balance quality, cost, and timing
Strengthen the in-house design culture through mentoring, design methodologies, and the sharing of knowledge and best practices
Monitor global design trends, emerging technologies, and competitor systems to contribute to future design directions and portfolio evolution

Expérience professionnelle :
At least 10 years of experience in product design, industrial design, innovation, product development, or a related discipline
Proven experience delivering consumer-facing products and experiences from concept through industrialization and mass production
Experience working in multicultural, cross-functional, and matrix organizations
Experience collaborating with research and development, commercialization, and product management functions

Diplômes et formations :
Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Design Engineering, Human-Centered Design, Engineering, Innovation, or a related discipline
Advanced degree in Design Leadership, Innovation Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent discipline is considered an asset

Compétences linguistiques et informatiques – lesquelles & niveau :
Fluent written and spoken English, with additional languages considered an asset
Strong expertise in concept generation, detailed design, prototyping, visualization, mechanical and electronic integration, ergonomics, packaging, and Color, Material and Finish

Compétences comportementales :
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate consumer insights, business priorities, and technology opportunities into clear design directions
Ability to balance consumer desirability, technical feasibility, and business viability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to guide agencies, model makers, suppliers, and other external resources through clear briefs and constructive design challenges
High attention to detail and commitment to quality, delivery timelines, and program milestones
Curiosity about emerging technologies and artificial intelligence-enabled design tools