Head of Innovation & Product Management – Global Mining Products Manufacturer
Head of Innovation & Product Management – Global Mining Products Manufacturer
What do the next 10 years look like for you?
If you're already living your dream - that's awesome.
But if you're ready for a new challenge, one where your ideas matter and your impact is tangible - keep reading.
We're a 14-year-young Aussie success story with big ambitions and even bigger heart.
Born in a little white house on a hill (150 sqm of chaos).
Now operating across every major mining region in Australia — and penetrating globally.
From a couple of dreamers to a crew of 50+ legends.
From zero customers to servicing some of the world's biggest companies
Loved by Geologists and Field Techs everywhere for our practical, innovative gear that just works.
So, how did all this happen in just 14 years?
Simple: Our people.
No superheroes. No egos. Just passionate, and aligned humans living our Core Values.
Now, we're looking for a Full Time Head of Innovation & Product Management to build a market‑leading, global product management and R&D team.
About the role
As Head of Innovation & Product Management, you will own end-to-end product leadership across the global business.
This is a hands‑on, in‑office role based in Gympie QLD - perfect for someone who wants to make a real impact.
You will be accountable for:
Driving revenue growth and brand differentiation through market‑leading innovation and product performance
Ensuring all functions of the business are supported and coordinated across all new and existing products in our portfolio
Building and leading a world‑class product management and R&D team
We're looking for someone who
Has strong product leadership experience in B2B, industrial or engineered products (mining sector experience is particularly well regarded)
Is commercially minded and comfortable shaping go‑to‑market strategy
Has strong technical / engineering acumen – can not only grasp technical concepts and challenges, but can identify and lead the solution
Is willing to get hands‑on with day‑to‑day tasks and direct conversations with customers and other industry stakeholders
Can lead cross‑functional initiatives and bring clarity to complexity
Thrives in a fast‑moving, practical, outcomes‑focused environment
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the global product strategy and roadmap, including how we will grow global revenue and brand reputation through new and existing products
Own day‑to‑day project management and commercial outcomes for all NPD, EPD and issues resolution.
Build and lead the product management and R&D function, including structure, capability development and ways of working
Drive a customer‑led innovation mindset and capability across the business
Directly speaking with customers and industry partners to get ideas and feedback on new and existing products
Design and implement systems and processes that coordinate all functions around products (from idea launch lifecycle) and manage the portfolio
Own product information management, improving how we capture, maintain and use product data across the portfolio
Partner with Sales and Marketing to identify revenue growth opportunities and initiatives across the existing portfolio
Translate product features into clear customer value propositions and sales narratives
Ensure Sales, Marketing and other functions are equipped with product briefs, content and training for new and existing products
Lead product lifecycle decisions and quality feedback loops (launch, improve, rationalise/retire)
Coordinate IP protection, product documentation and change control
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