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Salary- Employment Type: Full time continuing role as Cloud Product Manager
- Starting Salary $138,171 plus generous superannuation
- Location: Kensington (Hybrid Flexible Working)
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It's the reason we're one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.
About UNSW IT and the role:
UNSW IT is part of the Operations Division at UNSW. The IT team at UNSW plays a critical role in enabling the University's teaching, research, and industry engagement. Would you be keen to make a difference and work in higher education ?
Our priorities are to drive innovative technology architectures and be a trusted advisor and service partner to the University. Join our team at UNSW and help us build out our service and engineering teams to enrich the wider UNSW community. As we transition to cloud platforms, we are seeking expertise to help us navigate this change across the operating environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of how we use these technologies and make a meaningful impact on the community.
The Cloud Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the product development lifecycle, driving the execution of the product vision and strategy and managing the product backlog. They will work closely with stakeholders and service customers to understand their needs, translate them into product requirements, and communicate the requirements to the Cloud Engineering team who will then create a product to meet the client needs. The Cloud Product Manager plays a key role in guiding the development and evolution of the suite of products designed to meet the needs of in-house developers and aligns with the strategic objectives set by the Cloud Business Office Lead.
The role reports to the Head of Cloud Business Office and has no direct reports.
Who You Are:
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology (or equivalent), supplemented with demonstrated success in an IT environment and managing multiple complex projects in a large and diverse organisation and subsequent relevant experience.
- Advanced understanding of cloud computing concepts and architectures, with handson experience in major cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience in product management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Lean, to drive product development and deliver value to clients.
- Strong understanding of Cloud infrastructure and platform services to effectively guide the development of Cloud-based products.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills to work with crossfunctional teams and ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining product roadmaps, backlogs, and customer stories, prioritising features and improvements based on client needs and business impact.
- Analytical and data-driven mindset to make informed decisions using metrics, client feedback, and market research.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and obstacles that may arise during product development.
- Familiarity with product management tools (e.g. Jira, Trello) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Confluence, Slack) to effectively manage product development activities.
- Ability to create and present product demonstrations, presentations, and other materials to showcase product features and benefits to internal and external stakeholders.
- Continuous learning mindset to maintain knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud infrastructure services and product management.
- Familiarity with security practices and frameworks relevant to cloud environments.
- Demonstrated understanding of DevOps principles and practices and relevant certifications in cloud technologies.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over December/January holiday period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.
Contact: Jen MacLachlan, Senior Talent Acquisition - IT Portfolios
Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.
Applications close: 24th January 2024 at 11.30pm
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
