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Pwc

Quality Engineer (ERP Automation) Manager

Milwaukee, WI

$99K - $232K/yr

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Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Product Innovation Management Level Manager & Summary At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software ...

Pwc

Senior Manager, Solution Architect

Milwaukee, WI

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Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Product Innovation Management Level Senior Manager & Summary At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software ...

Directsupply

Vice President, Engineering

Milwaukee, WI

$177K - $228K/yr

Lead the enterprise-wide Engineering function, setting the vision and operating model to drive AI-first product development and platform innovation. * Manage, mentor, and develop a team of ...

Oterra

Project Manager

Sturtevant, WI

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Lead end-to-end project management for strategic customer and Innovation projects globally * Establish scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and success criteria for each project * Build project ...

Oterra

Project Manager

Mount Pleasant, WI · On-site

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Lead end-to-end project management for strategic customer and Innovation projects globally * Establish scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and success criteria for each project * Build project ...

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How much do innovation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for innovation manager in Racine, WI is $91,502.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,100.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Innovation Manager vs Product Manager?

AspectInnovation ManagerProduct Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; often MBA or related certificationsBachelor's degree; often MBA or related certifications
Work EnvironmentFocus on developing new ideas, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationFocus on product lifecycle, market research, customer needs, and product delivery
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries to foster innovation and growthCommon in tech, retail, and manufacturing sectors for product development

While both roles require strategic thinking and collaboration, Innovation Managers focus on creating and implementing new ideas and strategies, whereas Product Managers oversee the development and lifecycle of specific products. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and candidates for each role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an innovation manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Innovation Manager, you need a strong background in business strategy, project management, and creative problem-solving, often supported by a relevant degree and experience driving innovation initiatives. Familiarity with innovation management platforms, design thinking methodologies, and data analysis tools is highly valuable. Exceptional communication, leadership, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for influencing stakeholders and fostering a culture of innovation. These skills enable Innovation Managers to effectively identify opportunities, implement new ideas, and drive organizational growth in a competitive market.

What does an innovation manager do?

Innovation managers design processes or help implement new technologies that improve operations at a company or aids development of new products or services. Specific job duties vary, depending on the company and industry. But all innovation managers must have several years of experience in their particular industry and have a history of cultivating ideas from inception through production or implementation. Innovation managers usually research market trends and facilitate brainstorming sessions within their company. They can recognize good opportunities and turn them into profitable products or creative solutions for their company.

How does an innovation manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new initiatives?

Innovation Managers often work closely with departments such as R&D, marketing, operations, and IT to identify opportunities and implement creative solutions. They facilitate brainstorming sessions, coordinate pilot projects, and ensure alignment between different teams to move ideas from concept to execution. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for building consensus and tracking progress, making the role highly interactive and collaborative. This cross-functional teamwork not only fosters diverse perspectives but also accelerates the adoption of innovative practices across the organization.
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Staff Industrial Designer-Front End Innovation

Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Staff Industrial Designer

Job Description:

Come help define the future of our products with our Front End Innovation team!

The Front End Innovation Designer invests in the future of Milwaukee using a user-centered approach to solve the toughest challenges. This role works collaboratively with teams and strategic leaders throughout the company as they dig into problems and research, ideate, bring definition, prototype concepts and new solutions.

Are you a...

  • DRIVER who thrives in ambiguous scenarios in which the correct direction is not yet obvious. Great at gleaning meaning from whatever data is available and acting with limited information or direction? Ready to apply a BTU mindset to evaluate opportunities for their, viability, feasibility and desirability?
  • PASSIONATE INNOVATOR with an irresistible drive to invent new solutions to old problems?
  • STRATEGIC DESIGN THINKER who is familiar with different methods, processes, tools, & execution?
  • CURIOUS OBSERVER practiced in recognizing patterns and opportunities in research and data always looking for the big why?
  • MECHANICALLY MINDED DESIGNER familiar with manufacturing understanding to ground ideas but also have a finger on the pulse of industry, material, and process trends?
  • FLEXIBLE DESIGN NINJA willing and able to change course on designs as new information is presented?
  • TRUE TEAM PLAYER who can work alongside Engineering, Product Management & Design Research. Do you understand the strengths, value, and know how to correctly utilize each member of the team most effectively?

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Lead Design efforts on front-end projects: You will be a key member on collaborative, cross-disciplinary team looking at everything from discovery of new white space for exploration of new ideas to solving specific problems.
  • Teach and coach others on human-centered design methods
  • Discover the, "Why" behind problems through field research using ethnographic methods and find pertinent insights to identify opportunity areas for designing new solutions
  • Translate research and design insights into visual models and frameworks
  • Lead and / or design concept workshops utilize various brainstorming methodologies to pull creative product solutions out of the team
  • Envision new ideas across a wide range of experience types: digital and physical tools, and business strategies.
  • Help to develop presentations to communicate project progress, and design intent.
  • Create concept communication tools such as storyboards, user experience journeys, and system maps for use in research, synthesis, workshops and prototype testing
  • Create prototype stimulus to gather feedback on design concepts from a wide range of audiences
  • Collaborate in a team-based environment with leads from multi-disciplinary units such as machine learning, advanced development, technology, and marketing
  • Identify the dependencies and impacts of projects to the greater organization

Experience/Requirements

  • Experience: 2+ years of consultancy or corporate experience working in Design or Innovation teams. Experience with Design Thinking methods, processes, tools, & execution a plus.
  • BS or BFA in Industrial Design, Visual, Experience or Service designs required.

Intermediate knowledge of User Centered Design and Innovation mindsets, tools and techniques such as:

Behavioral research practices

Strategic thinking, problem solving and connecting disparate dots

Using 2D and 3D Design Tools to create concepts

Communication practices and crafting compelling stories

Translate user research into design principles and product criteria

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders from recent grads to Senior Leaders.

Bring ideas to life through model making / rapid prototyping

Use Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite Education

Familiar with generative Ai visualization software

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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