What You Will Do
• Develop and lead the strategy for Lowe’s Innovation Labs’ specific product workstream, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and customer needs.
• Explore emerging technology in both hardware and software to build concepts and prototypes that support innovation strategy.
• Inspire the team to push the limitations of emerging technologies to find possible use cases for the company and create pathways to scale.
• Establish standards, OKRs, and overall operational framework for the team to ensure they deliver value back to the organization.
• Organize and prioritize the roadmap, making resource allocation decisions, and lead project ideation, selection, and progression reviews/decisions.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes to inform innovation strategies. Use data and insights to drive decision-making and ensure new solutions address customer pain points and desires.
• Oversee the development of prototypes, pilot programs and experimentation concepts, ensuring thorough testing before large scale implementation.
• Lead a team in support of achieving the company’s mission. Manage performance and fosters an inclusive environment to help associates achieve their potential.
• Structure and present impactful, highly visible executive-level presentations summarizing actionable insights and recommendations on new products, services, and business opportunities.

Required Qualifications
• 10 years of experience in software engineering, data science, product management, and/or business/entrepreneurship
• 5 years of direct team leadership experience
• 3 years of experience working on projects at all phases of the development cycle from prototype to scaled delivery
• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)

Preferred Qualifications
• 2+ years working with emerging technology; experience with augmented reality/virtual reality technologies, artificial intelligence, and 3D software tools and workflows
• 2+ years in an innovation or start-up environment
• 2 years of experience in hardware/software prototyping
• Experience partnering with and influencing senior leadership
• Master's degree in business, technology, or similar advanced degree

About Lowe’s:
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Pay Range: $169,500.00 - $322,100.00 annually

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Associate Benefits (https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team)

Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.Health, Dental and Vision insuranceLife and Disability insurancePaid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer timeFlexible spending and health savings accounts401(k) Retirement account with company matchEmployee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needsEducation support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarshipsBusiness Travel Accident insuranceMaternity and Parental leaveAdoption assistanceLowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platformOther discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.