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Capgemini Invent · 1 week ago

Capgemini Invent - Sr. Product Innovation & Strategy Manager

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$136K/yr - $266K/yr

7+ years exp

Capgemini Invent is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world. They are seeking a Sr. Product Innovation & Strategy Manager to guide clients through the early stages of product development, focusing on identifying new product and service opportunities across AI and physical technologies, while collaborating with various teams to refine concepts and support their transition into prototyping and product development.

AdviceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentConsultingCyber SecurityDatabase

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead client engagements focused on identifying new product and service opportunities across AI and physical technologies

Conduct market research, trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking to uncover strategic opportunity areas

Lead client interviews to identify business goals, pain points, and unmet user needs

Facilitate ideation workshops to co-create innovative product and service concepts

Develop and downselect product concepts using our desirability-feasibility-sustainability-viability framework

Visualize and communicate ideas using customer journey maps, service blueprints, and value proposition canvases

Develop GTM strategies and monetization models aligned with market and business dynamics

Collaborate with UX, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Sustainability to refine and de-risk concepts

Design and lead early-stage validation sprints, including assumption mapping, customer testing, and feedback loops to shape MVP direction

Work with project managers to create actionable plans for transition into prototyping and product development

Develop roadmaps for future products and features

Provide strategic support throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to market

Support new client pitches and proposals and contribute to thought leadership to grow our reputation and brand awareness in this space

Support development of our commercial growth strategies to connect with new clients in need of this capability

Qualification

Product ManagementMarket ResearchGTM StrategyInnovation ToolsAnalytical SkillsDesign ThinkingAgile FrameworksSustainable DesignFacilitation SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Design, or a related field

7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, product management, product marketing, design research, or a related field

Proven experience leading ideation and innovation processes with a track record of identifying successful new opportunities

Excellent facilitation and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders from C-suite to technical teams

Demonstrated experience in market research, competitive analysis, and GTM strategy

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategies and product concepts

Proficiency in innovation tools and methodologies, such as design thinking, Lean Startup, and agile frameworks

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strategy, design, and engineering teams in a fast-paced environment

A passion for technology and innovation in the AI-powered physical product space

Travel is required per 50-75% dependent on client need

Preferred

Masters degree (MBA, Master's in Design Strategy) is a plus

Experience with sustainable product design is a plus

To better understand your thinking and approach, we ask that candidates share a portfolio of past work as part of the interview process

Benefits

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Company

Capgemini Invent

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Capgemini Invent offers strategy and transformation consulting services to businesses.

Founded in 1990

Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL

10001+ employees

http://www.capgemini.com/invent

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