Innovation Manager - Category Strategy & Future Insights

Fiskars

At Fiskars, innovation is more than a process-it's a mindset shaped over 375 years of design leadership. As we look ahead, we're seeking an Innovation Manager who can help define what's next: someone who blends strategic thinking, category insight, and forward-looking analysis to guide where we play, how we win, and what opportunities shape our future.

This role is ideal for a strategic, analytical, and future-oriented leader-someone who sees patterns before others do, uses data to illuminate possibilities, and provides thought leadership that shapes category direction and long-term product strategy.

If you're energized by big questions, driven by insight, and excited by the opportunity to influence the future of entire categories, this could be your next chapter.

You'll lead category-level innovation strategy, shaping how Fiskars identifies opportunities, evaluates future needs, and defines long-term growth pathways.

Specifically, you will:

• Own and drive category innovation strategy, including opportunity mapping, whitespace identification, and long-range portfolio exploration
• Provide thought leadership by scanning emerging trends, technologies, and consumer behaviors to define strategic implications for the category
• Build and articulate future scenarios and strategic frameworks that guide investment, prioritization, and competitive differentiation
• Use consumer, market, and business data to generate actionable insights that shape category direction
• Develop strategic recommendations that influence product roadmaps, concept direction, and portfolio choices
• Partner with product, design, engineering, and commercial teams to align category strategy with downstream execution
• Translate future-focused insights into clear strategic narratives that inspire decision-making across the organization
• Turn ambiguity into structured thinking, and structure into strategic direction

You're a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of insight, foresight, and innovation.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience in category strategy, innovation strategy, future foresight, or product/portfolio insights
• Strong ability to synthesize data, identify emerging patterns, and frame strategic implications
• A thought leader's mindset-able to see beyond the immediate brief and shape long-term direction
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, asking the right questions, and clarifying complex problem spaces
• Strong critical thinking and storytelling skills, connecting insight to clear strategic recommendations
• A proactive, self-directed approach-you create clarity, momentum, and alignment without being asked

Last day of application:

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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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