Position Number: 0040587
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time/Continuing
Department/School: Research Computing Services
Salary: UoM 8 - $119,742 - $129,607 per annum p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive research technology innovation / Shape product strategy / Enhance researcher experience
- Apply now to lead cutting-edge product management in research computing and data solutions
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As the RCS Product Manager, you'll spearhead the product management capability for Research Computing Services at the University of Melbourne. You'll have the opportunity to lead product strategies from ideation to delivery, work closely with stakeholders to enhance researcher experiences, and drive data-driven improvements. Your expertise will directly impact the university's research technology landscape, offering you a chance to innovate and shape the future of research computing solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Product Leadership: Develop and execute RCS product strategies and roadmaps, aligning with business goals and researcher needs.
- User-Centric Innovation: Lead user feedback and discovery processes, collaborating with product owners to drive product improvements.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize product performance using data-driven insights and success metrics.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Service Now and RCS Service leads to align products with Business Services' centralized processes.
- Team Leadership: Supervise the RCS Research Experience Lead, providing guidance for professional development.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced product management professional with a strong background in IT service development and delivery, possessing excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for driving innovation in research technology solutions.
You may also:
- Have a relevant tertiary degree and significant experience in product management.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of product management best practices and frameworks.
- Possess experience in implementing and maturing ITIL practices in an IT environment.
- Have a track record of successfully leading and delivering projects within budget and scope.
- Excel at managing stakeholders and projects with competing priorities.
- Be adept at using data-driven insights to inform product decisions and improvements.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Research Computing Services
Research Computing Services (RCS) is a department within Business Services. RCS delivers the digital research infrastructure and services for researchers at The University of Melbourne. RCS operate on- premise High-Performance Computing (HPC), Cloud Computing and General-Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPGPU) computational platforms. RCS operate over 20 PB of research data storage to enable data-driven research and collaboration and a range of data management services and provide a range of consultation services to support the development of custom computation and data management solutions. RCS also contributes to the national eResearch infrastructure initiative the ARDC’s Nectar Research Cloud and facilitate access to Australia’s national supercomputer facility NCI.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Mick Powar via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
