AddressWho we are?
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities - and the world. That's why we're on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous - with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We've built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.
What's the job?
Join us at TGE Australia and New Zealand and take the reins in driving our product development projects to success! In this dynamic role, you'll oversee budgets, timelines, and teams to ensure the seamless creation and launch of our innovative Hybrid, Blended, and Online (HBO) products. More than just managing projects, you'll be a guiding force for our Product Innovation team, academic staff, and shared service divisions, steering them through every stage of product design, development, and rollout. If you're ready to make a real impact and shape the future of education, we'd love to hear from you.
Day-to-day accountabilities:
Lead product development, manage stakeholders, and drive innovation in education.
Collaborate with Director: Product Innovation to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Manage product development accounts, fostering positive client relationships across stakeholders.
Lead project teams in developing Hybrid, Blended, and Online (HBO) products aligned with strategy.
Liaise with stakeholders for project analysis, planning, and scheduling in line with strategy.
Plan, document, and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
In consultation with stakeholders, develop project budgets, including Business Cases and Capital Investment Plans (CIPs).
Recruit, contract, and manage Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and external vendors.
Identify and manage project dependencies, critical paths, and risks.
Track and report project progress with timely status updates.
Schedule and chair stakeholder meetings for project and product development.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and Product Innovation team members.
Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to address business needs.
Collaborate with Product Innovation Team Managers to ensure quality learning design.
Provide guidance and support to Learning Experience Designers, Online Learning Environment Designers, and Digital Media Designers.
Engage with TGE Network Office (LNO) to align with company-wide product management process.
Stay informed on project management and online product development trends.
This is a full-time permanent position with flexible working arrangements, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near you.
Who you are
You are a highly qualified, adaptable, and detail-oriented professional with a passion for education and a knack for communication and leadership.
Holds a tertiary qualification or higher in a relevant field.
Demonstrate expertise in task identification for online course design and development.
Proficient in project management software.
Excels under pressure and working autonomously, adapting to dynamic project environments to meet deadlines.
Possesses strong scope management and task prioritisation skills.
Proven ability in confident client communication, influencing, and precise documentation.
Displays well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills, driving team members and stakeholders.
Experienced in problem-solving within unstructured environments.
Thrives in teams of varying sizes and capabilities.
Boasts excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality.
Embraces challenges with a proactive "can do" attitude.
Desirable:
Experience in project managing course rollouts and understanding of the Education industry.
Agile mindset, including training or qualifications in the area.
Experience in business and/or process analysis and optimisation.
Experience managing projects using monday.com.
Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we're Australia's fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country's most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you'll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you'll benefit from:
Study free in a course/degree related to your position
Flexible working conditions, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near you
Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation
Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at *************@torrens.edu.au
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.
We'd love to hear from you.
Applications close: Friday 28th June
Job reference: R24165
