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It serves as a bridge between business, technology, and external partners to accelerate innovation adoption while ensuring scalability, governance, and return on investment.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:\nInnovation Strategy & Program Delivery\nSupport the development and execution of the innovation roadmap aligned with customer experience, retail growth, and digital transformation priorities.\nIdentify, assess, and prioritize emerging technologies including AI, automation, robotics, and digital platforms relevant to retail and mobility.\nTranslate innovation opportunities into structured initiatives with clear objectives, milestones, and success measures.\nLead pilot programs and proofs of concept, ensuring timely execution and evidence-based evaluation of outcomes.\nSupport scaling of successful innovations into operationally viable and commercially sustainable solutions.\nAI & Digital Enablement\nDrive the deployment of AI enabled use cases that enhance customer engagement, 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