Consultant, Technology Category Management Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Consultant, Technology Category Management to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.
The Consultant, Technology Category Management is responsible for driving process improvement including optimising vendor relationships, reporting and raising capability across the department to ensure transparency over utilisation and spend across the varying categories of technology within DBS. The role will help drive the Technology Category Management team and foster a collaborative environment ensuring team members are effectively driving and contributing to the objectives of the organisation.
We're offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT's commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT's aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy.
What you need to succeed
Education, training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate and extensive relevant experience. Demonstrated high level of expertise and experience in a technology category management role, including a strong understanding of asset management lifecycle. Proven high-level communication and negotiation skills with the ability to effectively consult and liaise with multiple stakeholder groups at all levels and deliver critical points to achieve business objectives. Proven capability in reviewing new or modified processes to meet requirements and guidelines with the demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction for technology categories management, including risk and issue identification and management. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, build positive relationships, collaborate, negotiate, influence and gain commitment from stakeholders to achieve organisational outcomes. Demonstrated high level digital literacy skills including proven understanding and experience working with SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365 personal and enterprise productivity suites. Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT. We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT. At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated.
How to Apply
Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.
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Job opens: 24-Sep-2024
Applications Close: 08-Oct-2024 at 11.30pm
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