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About the Role

Lead the governance and delivery of Tip Top's innovation project portfolio and drive continuous improvement of innovation processes, systems and ways of working. At Tip Top, innovation is at the heart of how we grow, evolve and delight consumers. We're looking for an experienced Innovation Excellence Lead to manage our innovation operating framework and help bring new products and ideas to market. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you'll play a pivotal role in managing Tip Top's innovation portfolio, ensuring projects are effectively governed, prioritised and delivered. Working across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial teams, you'll be the driving force behind bringing innovation to life and continuously improving the way we work.

Responsibilities

Own and continuously improve Tip Top's innovation operating framework and governance processes
Lead the management of the innovation portfolio, ensuring projects progress effectively through the NPD lifecycle
Facilitate key innovation forums, including Stage Gate reviews, IBP processes and portfolio governance meetings
Provide leadership reporting, portfolio insights and recommendations to support business decision-making
Drive innovation process adoption and project management capability building across the business
Partner with site leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify and remove barriers impacting innovation delivery
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery, collaboration and commercial outcomes
Manage innovation-related compliance activities, reporting requirements and budget oversight

Requirements

Experience leading innovation, commercialisation, NPD, PMO or project portfolios within FMCG, manufacturing or related industries
Strong project management and governance capability, including exposure to Stage Gate or similar frameworks
Proven experience influencing and collaborating across multiple business functions
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive outcomes without direct authority
Experience identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve ways of working
Excellent communication, presentation and reporting skills
A natural problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment

Skills

Project Management
Governance
Stage Gate
Influencing
Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Process Improvement
Communication
Presentation
Reporting
Problem Solving

Location

North Ryde

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Experienced

Benefits

12 weeks of paid parental leave
Additional paid time off to ease back to work
Ongoing superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leave
Recognition and award programs
Access to our online rewards platform
Health and wellbeing programs
Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
On-site physiotherapy services
Flexible working options
Access to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programs
Financial support for approved study pathways
Traineeship and apprenticeship programs
Two paid volunteer days per year
Novated Leasing Options

About the Company

At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks.
Our purpose of ‘Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make.
We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries.
We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us.
Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity.
Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.

Equal Opportunity

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.