Strategic Innovation Manager - Breakthrough
Core
Lead the development of breakthrough innovation and future growth opportunities for Thailand's Savoury portfolio, expanding beyond Potato Chips and Extruded Products into Nutritious & Functional, Meals, and Away From Home categories.
Role type
Senior IC strategic innovation manager (FMCG)
Builds
New growth platforms, business models, and scalable innovation concepts for the Savoury portfolio
Domain
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) - Food & Beverage
Required skills
Strategic portfolio planning, breakthrough innovation management, consumer insight analysis, business model development, investment allocation, stakeholder partnership, strategic narrative creation
Preferred skills
Experience in Sales, Foodservice, and Away From Home channels
Technologies
Consumer analytics tools, market research platforms
Responsibilities
Develop innovation and portfolio strategy for new platforms; Identify and prioritize breakthrough growth opportunities; Unlock the Street Food opportunity; Optimize investment allocation across core and transformational opportunities; Lead breakthrough innovation from exploration through incubation; Build external innovation ecosystems; Translate opportunities into strategic recommendations for senior leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC