At UTS, we're on a bold journey to become a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. Positioned at the cutting edge of creativity, innovation, and technology, we are dedicated to driving transformative breakthroughs that shape the future. Our state-of-the-art campus in Sydney's vibrant Tech Central precinct is alive with energy and ambition, creating a dynamic environment where curiosity and collaboration thrive.
The Opportunity Join UTS in the vibrant Teaching and Learning Technology division! This is your chance to lead cross-functional product squads, aligning innovative technology features with our strategic business goals. Utilising Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies, you'll collaborate with key stakeholders to prioritise and deliver impactful products that enhance our university's operations. Embrace an agile mindset in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive change in higher education, we want to hear from you!
A Day in the Life of a Product Manager - Student Administration at UTS Lead both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, overseeing system strategy development and implementation while ensuring smooth daily functionality and user support.Craft and communicate a clear product vision aligned with strategic objectives and customer needs.Manage the product strategy, roadmap, and backlog, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and priorities.Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable user stories and features.Lead cross-functional squads in the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring timely and quality delivery.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and identify areas for improvement.Manage product budgets, ensuring financial accountability and addressing financial risks.Facilitate collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, resolving dependencies and ensuring effective communication.What You'll Need to Succeed Experience in higher education is strongly preferred including detailed knowledge of student administrative processes, the annual calendar of events and government audit and compliance processes.Experience managing system lifecycles including enterprise platform upgrades especially TechOne SaaS.Proven experience in product management within a SAFe Agile environment, with a strong understanding of software development lifecycles.Demonstrated ability to gather requirements, develop roadmaps, and prioritize features aligned with product strategy.Outstanding interpersonal skills to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong consultative skills to align solutions with clients' business objectives and strategic goals.Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for generating innovative ideas.Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.Relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in product management, preferably in the higher education sector.Remuneration & Benefits A competitive and comprehensive remuneration package will be offered. This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits. We prioritise your growth with extensive learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs, study time support, and access to resources like LinkedIn Learning. Enjoy a comprehensive health and wellbeing package featuring on-campus health services, fitness discounts, and childcare support. Financially, we offer competitive benefits, including salary packaging options, and exclusive discounts on various products and services. Plus, benefit from generous leave entitlements and staff recognition programs that celebrate your achievements.
This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.
How to Apply Please submit your application with your updated Resume and Cover Letter.Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at .Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.Accessibility If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact for assistance. UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEM disciplines. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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