Chief Innovation Strategist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Miller Leith Full time
About SPC

SPC is a renowned Australian food manufacturer with a strong commitment to producing high-quality, locally sourced products. With a diverse portfolio of iconic brands and innovative offerings, SPC has established itself as a trusted and consumer-aligned brand in the FMCG industry.

The company's robust portfolio spans canned fruits, vegetables, tomatoes, and frozen meals, featuring notable brands such as SPC, Goulburn Valley, and Ardmona. SPC's culture is rooted in trust, collaboration, and innovation, fostering a stable and growth-oriented environment.

This foundation supports SPC's market position as it explores new opportunities for product innovation and market expansion. In pursuit of its ambition to deliver consistent product launches and enhance brand presence across key channels, SPC seeks an experienced Head of Innovation Delivery.

About the Role

The Head of Innovation Delivery will play a pivotal role in driving SPC's growth through product innovation and market expansion. This strategic position is integral to SPC's goal of maintaining a strong market position while delivering significant innovation rates.

The successful candidate will lead and optimise the innovation pipeline, focusing on accessible market opportunities that reinforce SPC's positioning in the FMCG sector. The role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, including consumer insights, product development, and commercialisation, to ensure each launch meets consumer demands and strengthens SPC's portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a standardised framework for innovation governance, comprising relevant processes, policies, and tools. Key objectives include refining the stage-gate process, ensuring efficient innovation delivery, and enhancing overall commercialisation strategies.

In this role, you will oversee the entire innovation process, from ideation to market, ensuring the pipeline remains strong, relevant, and financially viable. You will also refine and manage the Stage & Gate process, develop systematic ideation from consumer insights, drive new product development (NPD) processes, and apply the stage-gate model to streamline project timelines, costs, and product quality.

About You

We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record of success in FMCG product, category, and governance innovation. Essential attributes include:



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