Disruptive Innovation Manager

Brambles; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking a professional for venture development to drive innovation and growth. The role involves managing an end-to-end venture pipeline, scouting external opportunities, and applying expertise in venture capital. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in venture valuation and management. This role is based in Durban, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in venture valuation and development.
• Market and marketing research skills required.
• Experience in value creation from investment management.

Responsibilities

• Lead venture development within the Disruptive Innovation strategy.
• Scout and evaluate external opportunities for innovation.
• Manage the end-to-end venture pipeline from exploration to launch.

Skills

Strategic Foresight

Value Creation

Execution Focus

Customer-Centric Thinking

Negotiation & Risk Management

Change Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in strategy and innovation management

Job description

Drive Growth Through Disruptive Innovation & Venture Development

• Lead Brambles’ venture development within the Disruptive Innovation strategy, with a goal to identify, prototype, implement, and scale breakthrough platform and operating model innovations that can reshape our business and drive growth and expand the markets in which Brambles operates
• You’ll scout and evaluate external opportunities—from emerging technologies to new business models - and build a strong network of partners, startups, and research institutions to fuel innovation
• Manage the end-to-end venture pipeline, guiding ideas from exploration to launch and growth
• Apply your expertise in venture capital, valuation, and performance metrics to uncover high-impact investment opportunities that align with our Disruptive Innovation strategy

Your skillset:

• Strategic Foresight: Ability to navigate uncertainty and use scenario planning to anticipate how emerging technologies and market trends will shape future opportunities
• Value Creation: Skilled in evaluating new venture opportunities and building strong business cases that support investment and long-term growth
• Execution Focus: Committed to driving innovation projects forward with discipline, ensuring progress aligns with established processes and governance
• Customer-Centric Thinking: Passion for discovering and adopting new solutions that deliver real value to both existing and future customers
• Negotiation & Risk Management: Comfortable negotiating with third parties, and assessing/ managing the risks that come with investing in disruptive ventures
• Change Leadership: Able to overcome resistance to new ideas, inspire visionary thinking, and build cross-functional support for transformative innovation

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in strategy and innovation management related fields
• Relevant experience in venture valuation, development, preferably in a complex multinational business environment
• Market and marketing research
• Value creation from portfolio of investment management and exit strategies
• Venture valuation and deal structure and management experience