Digital Growth & Innovation Manager

This role leads the development and validation of new digital business opportunities, combining customer insight, market analysis, and experimentation to shape scalable growth ideas. It works cross-functionally to test concepts, build business cases, and guide investment decisions on future digital ventures.

Client Details

A globally recognised, innovation-led organisation with a strong heritage in engineering and technology, focused on developing forward-thinking solutions that improve everyday life. Known for its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric innovation, the business operates at scale across international markets while continuing to invest heavily in future mobility and digital services.

Description

Lead end-to-end exploration of new digital business opportunities
Define hypotheses, roadmaps, and validation plans
Develop and test early-stage concepts
Use customer insight and data to refine solutions
Conduct market, competitor, and commercial analysis
Build business cases and investment recommendations
Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Present clear findings and strategic direction to senior leaders
Support handover of validated concepts for scaling
Continuously improve innovation frameworks and processes

Profile

Experience in digital innovation, growth, or new business creation
Strong background in customer insight and validation methodologies
Comfortable developing and testing MVPs and early-stage concepts
Commercially minded with experience building business cases
Able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
Skilled in navigating ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
Strong communication and storytelling skills
Passion for digital, technology, and future-focused innovation
Knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, IoT, Cloud)

Job Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000
10% annual performance bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare package
Company pension contribution
Based in Berkshire with a 3-day office setup
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed