Key Accountabilities

Innovation roadmap, as a separate unit from Central Group governance

• Create innovation strategy; 5YP and immediate 1Y outlook
• Holds master timeline and output to Innovation roadmap

 Business Development & Partnerships

• Scout and network with start-ups/solutions providers to build a portfolio innovative Product/Solution 
• Develop a framework to fulfill an innovation pipeline and develop businesses

 Special projects

• Prioritize Innovation projects pipeline, ensuring the biggest impact and value to the company
• Ensure projects outputs (product, solution, pilot, etc.) are scalable, delivered timely and to the required quality
• Work closely with Central group Tech support units  and/or third-party solutions provider

Key Skills required

• Creativity, problem-solving, financial, business acumen
• Product & project management
• Strong communications (written & verbal) and management skills
• Understanding of Retail technology solutions
• Good Understanding of Food Retail operations