VP Innovation Sustainable Business Transformation - CALVIN KLEIN

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POSITION TITLE: VP, Innovation Calvin Klein

DEPT/DIVISION: Sustainable Business Transformation

POSITION REPORTS TO: SVP, Sustainable Business Transformation, Calvin Klein

LOCATION: NY City

DATE:  Mar 2021

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sustainable Business Transformation (SBT) department is responsible to transform the current business to become more sustainable, innovative, inclusive and digital through strategic planning, building partnerships, purposeful communications and supporting systems.

Within SBT team, VP, Innovation is responsible for defining and leading the Innovation strategy, and the tactical oversight on project creation, scoping, project management, execution, and delivery of the innovation funnel, from concept-to-consumer for CK brand globally.

Looking to the horizon this role drives innovation through our organization and is key to adapting our approaches and accelerating our business growth in a VUCA, ever-changing world.
Work directly with Design, Product Strategy, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Communications, Marketing and Commercial teams to drive transformational change at the global brand level. Supporting the implementation of an innovative CK Forward platform linked to PVH Fashion Forward goals and targets including climate impact, circularity and inclusion.

To become more agile to respond to ever changing business and consumer needs, innovation commitment within the organization is crucial to succeed in the future and it has to be embedded in all levels, including product creation, consumer marketing, and supply chain.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge and expertise on a broad range of Innovation subject-matter and possesses both a global mindset and a strong ability to work cross-functionally.

This role will play an important role in engaging across the CK global business to foster the innovation mindset and support to implement CK Sustainability program in close partnership with VP, Sustainability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Partner with SVP, Sustainable Business Transformation to bring CK Forward platform to life.
• Work with key business leaders, drive the co-creation of strategy development for sustainable, inclusive and digital business transformation, including product & packaging and product innovation. 
• Responsible for defining the Innovation North Stars together with key stakeholders, linking them to the broader company and brand strategies.
• Drive the development and execution of innovation roadmap for Calvin Klein globally
• Serve as key driver, champion, communicator, influencer, and central point of contact for the Calvin Klein Forward platform
• Develop the 3 different Innovation pillars: Product, Digital and Business Models, with robust processes and stage gates.
• Own communication and updates to executive brand and functional leadership within Calvin Klein and PVH
• Drive the necessary change management required to effectively meet the expectations
• Form effective partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders to assess and advise on innovation projects and best practices
• Develop financial framework for achieving innovation commitments, writing business cases as needed
• Manage relationships with external partners within the innovation ecosystem, including research facilities, fashion accelerators, startups and unviersities.
• Work with the regional Calvin Klein teams to drive progress & influence change within each selling market across the globe
• Partner closely with the Chief Merchant and EVP, Creative Director on bringing sustainable product innovation programs to life for key stakeholders including wholesale partners and end consumers.
• Build and lead the Innovation team to drive implementation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications functions

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders:

Internal:             

CK: Senior Leadership, Sustainability, Strategy, Marketing & Comms, Creative, Merch, Supply, Operations, Finance, Sales, HR, Legal

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External:            

Customers, licensees, suppliers, Accelerators, Universities, Research Facilities, VC, partnerships.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight of platform operating budget

DECISION MAKING:

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY:

Managing the strategic plan and providing strong leadership to the teams to drive execution. Responsible for futureproof the business, transformation will be always on. Seeing what comes next and help to prepare the organization to navigate through the upcoming potential trends.

ENVIRONMENT: Fast pace environment. International and domestic travel required

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:  

At least 15 years’ experience in Innovation, preferably with diversified experience in both product, digital and business models.

Extensive knowledge on product creation, development, supply chain, operations and technology.

   

Education:  

Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree

Skills: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability work across a diverse range of teams and departments, understand and account for different perspectives, and respond appropriately to varied audiences
• Demonstrated success in corporate/brand innovation
• Positive and team-oriented attitude with a proactive approach, exceptional work ethic
• Ability to work well under pressure, anticipate needs and challenges, and respond to changing demands
• Goal and execution oriented
• Strong influencing skills in all levels

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