Innovation Manager, Building Solutions & Growth

CSR Springboard; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Parental leave program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CSR is seeking a Solutions Innovation Manager to drive the identification, adaptation, and integration of innovative products into CSR's building portfolio. You will lead cross-functional teams to convert market opportunities into commercially viable building solutions, accelerating growth across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Innovation & Product Development Manager, you will manage multiple initiatives, ensuring compliance with local and international standards while delivering

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Engineering (Chemical), Materials Science, Product Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in building products, building systems, innovation, product management, portfolio development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success delivering commercially viable product or system development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of building products, Australian testing requirements, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Proven project management capability with experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and integration of innovative building products and systems into the CSR portfolio.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, technical, and category teams to identify customer needs, market opportunities, and portfolio gaps.
• Manage a pipeline of product and system integration projects through a structured stage-gate process.
• Work closely with local and international technical and compliance teams to ensure products meet local and international standards.
• Develop compelling value propositions that communicate product performance, sustainability, compliance, and customer benefits.
• Analyse market trends, customer requirements, and competitor offerings to drive strategic product decisions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, industry experts, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to business cases, budgets, and investment proposals that support profitable growth initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Translating technical information

Education

Engineering (Chemical) / Materials Science / Product Management degree

Job description

CSR is seeking a Solutions Innovation Manager to drive the identification, adaptation, and integration of innovative products into CSR's building portfolio. You will lead cross-functional teams to convert market opportunities into commercially viable building solutions, accelerating growth across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Innovation & Product Development Manager, you will manage multiple initiatives, ensuring compliance with local and international standards while delivering