**Job no**: 526801
**Work type**: full time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Information Technology
- Employment Type: full time continuing role as a Cloud Product Manager
- Starting salary $143007 plus 17% super
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities)
**About UNSW**:
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.
The Cloud Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the product development lifecycle, driving the execution of the product vision and strategy and managing the product backlog. They will work closely with stakeholders and service customers to understand their needs, translate them into product roadmaps, requirements, and work with the Cloud Engineering team to deliver features to meet client needs. The Cloud Product Manager plays a key role in guiding the development and evolution of the suite of platforms and infrastructure products designed to meet the needs of in-house developers and aligns with the strategic objectives set by the Platforms and Service teams. The role reports to the Sr. Manager of Platforms and Services and has no direct reports.
**Accountabilities**:
- Collaborate with the Platforms and Services Team, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Platforms Engineering, StARS and Business Partners, and Cloud Platform Architect to understand and execute the product vision, strategy, and objectives for foundational infrastructure platforms.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand the requirements of the Business Partners, StARs and customers, roadmap, document and communicate them to Cloud Engineering, who is responsible for developing the required products.
- Provide strategic advice and guidance to the business to promote operational effectiveness and continuous improvement initiatives relating to infrastructure operations.
- Optimise Cloud infrastructure via managing and leading activity related to cost analysis, migration, troubleshooting, development and providers to support all Cloud based infrastructure solutions.
- Develop and maintain the product roadmap and backlog, ensuring that it is well-organised, prioritised, and aligned with the product vision and objectives. Make it matter.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the platform and inform future product roadmaps and decisions.
- Champion the use of Agile methodologies and processes, such as Scrum or Kanban, to manage the product development lifecycle.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Cloud infrastructure and platform services.
- Engage with the Senior Manager of Platforms and Services to report on product progress, customer satisfaction, and risks, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and productive use of resources.
- Utilise expert knowledge to identify opportunities for performance improvements, analyse performance metrics, and optimise cloud resources for efficient and reliable system performance.
- Develop, implement and maintain security best practices, policies, and controls in the cloud environment.
- Share knowledge and provide training to promote cross-functional collaboration and skill development within the team.
- Maintain strong knowledge with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in cloud operations.
- Proactively identify and lead opportunities for operational improvements and implement necessary changes.
**Skills and Experience**:
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology (or equivalent), supplemented with demonstrated success in an IT environment and managing multiple complex projects in a large and diverse organisation and subsequent relevant experience.
- Advanced understanding of cloud computing concepts and architectures, with handson experience in Azure including CLI, PowerShell and Portal usage.
- Experience in product management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Lean, to drive product development and deliver value to clients.
- Strong understanding of Cloud infrastructure and platform services to effectively guide the development of Cloud-based products.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills to work with cross functional teams and ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining product roadmaps, backlogs, and customer stories, prioritising features and improvements based on client needs and business impact.
- Analytical and data-driven mindset to make informed decisions using metrics, client feedback, and market research.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and obst
📌 Cloud Product Manager
🏢 University Of New South Wales
📍 Sydney