PLD is an award-winning Australian company using technology to support teachers and help them improve student literacy outcomes in classrooms across Australia and beyond.
We are a small, collaborative team passionate about building practical software solutions that make a real difference, shaping the future of literacy education.
About the Role
We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead the development and ongoing improvement of PLD's digital platforms.
Working closely with developers, designers and internal stakeholders, you will translate business and user needs into clear product requirements and guide development teams to deliver high‐quality, scalable solutions.
You will manage product backlogs, guide development priorities and help ensure our platforms continue to evolve in ways that deliver meaningful value for educators.
This is a Perth Office based 12‐month full‐time fixed‐term contract, with the possibility of extension.
A competitive salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 per annum is offered, negotiable based on the preferred candidate's experience.
Key Responsibilities
Product Leadership
* Define project scope, functionality, timelines, resource allocation and budgets.
* Translate business and user needs into clear product requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
* Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities align with product roadmaps and strategic goals.
* Work closely with stakeholders to define product goals and drive delivery of key initiatives.
* Make informed trade‐off decisions when balancing priorities, technical constraints and available resources.
Technical Delivery
* Collaborate with software engineering teams to ensure solutions are technically feasible, scalable and high quality, collaborating on requirements, priorities and reviews for each sprint.
* Support technical discussions around architecture, system design and development decisions.
Product Performance & Improvement
* Monitor product performance and analyse usage data, metrics and feedback.
* Identify opportunities to improve functionality, usability and performance, while also looking to improve design and user experience.
* Work with software engineering teams to triage issues, resolve bugs and manage risks.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Partner with cross‐functional teams including software engineering, marketing and customer support.
* Provide guidance, training and support to internal and external teams on platform features and capabilities.
* Maintain communication with stakeholders to manage expectations.
Selection Criteria
We are looking for someone who combines technical understanding with strong product leadership and stakeholder collaboration experience.
* Previous experience as a Technical Product Manager or similar role in a modern software or product environment.
* Strong experience managing product backlogs, writing clear user stories and defining concise and detailed acceptance criteria.
* Demonstrated experience understanding customer needs, pain points, and motivations to develop products that meet customer requirements and deliver value.
* Ability to prioritise features based on customer needs, business goals and technical feasibility.
* Strong analytical skills to collect, analyse, and interpret data to inform product decisions.
* Competency to participate in technical discussions, code reviews and architecture decisions, including system design, scalability and performance optimisation.
* Understanding of programming concepts, including data structures, algorithms and software design patterns.
* Experience collaborating with cross‐functional teams.
* Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‐technical audiences.
Technical Familiarity (Desirable)
* Wordpress/WooCommerce
* Full‐stack development environments e.g. MERN stack.
* AWS & DigitalOcean
* Google Workspace tools
* AI, especially Gemini & Vertex AI
* Machine learning
Why Join PLD?
* Work with a mission‐driven company committed to improving literacy outcomes.
* Play a key role shaping innovative digital learning platforms.
* Join a collaborative and supportive small team.
* Opportunity to influence technology used in schools across Australia.
APPLICATION TIPS
Advance your career by joining an award‐winning small business at the forefront of literacy technology.
Please submit your application via SEEK, including a customised cover letter addressed to David Stallard, Director of Strategy and Operations.
In your cover letter, please include your:
* Motivation: Explain why you are excited about this specific role at PLD.
* Contribution: Describe the relevant skills and experience you would bring to our team based on the mentioned selection criteria.
* Product/Project Experience: Provide a brief overview of your experience working on technical products or software projects, clearly highlighting the different project stages in which you have been involved. This information is essential for our initial screening.
Only applications with a complete, customised cover letter addressing these points will be considered.
Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be undertaken in our Perth office.
Only applicants with full Australian work rights will be considered for this position.
No agency applications please.
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