At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product management for tech solutions that drive educational outcomes.
- Company: Department of Education Victoria, a key player in shaping education in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and positive change in education.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education through innovative technology and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing digital products and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
The Product Manager leads the product management capability for a technology product or service that supports departmental and business outcomes. The role ensures product investment, prioritisation and delivery decisions are aligned to user needs, business priorities and strategic objectives, and that changes are successfully delivered and adopted.
The role is responsible for establishing and continuously improving product management practices, including discovery, experience design, business analysis, functional design, backlog prioritisation, release preparation, business readiness, documentation, operational acceptance, financial oversight and risk management. Working closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, platform teams, vendors and system integrators, the Product Manager provides clear product direction and advice to support prioritisation, sequencing and delivery decisions.
The role operates as a central point of coordination for product planning and change, balancing value, risk, dependencies, capacity and operational readiness, while retaining accountability for departmental outcomes delivered through internal teams and external partners.
Attributes
- Develop the product strategy, roadmap and measurable outcomes
- Lead product planning, investment prioritisation and sequencing
- Provide evidence-based advice on options, trade-offs and funding decisions
- Lead discovery, user experience, business analysis and functional design activities
- Maintain a prioritised backlog aligned with user and organisational needs
- Provide product direction across configuration, development and testing
- Oversee release preparation, documentation, business readiness and operational acceptance
- Monitor expenditure, benefits, risks, issues and dependencies
- Manage vendors and system integrators against agreed outcomes
- Build productive relationships across business, delivery, product and platform teams
- Lead and develop staff and promote a collaborative, high-performing culture
You will be a strategic and outcome-focused leader who can translate complex business and user needs into clear product direction. You will be comfortable making recommendations where priorities compete and evidence is incomplete.
Experience and Skills
- Experience leading complex digital or technology products
- Strong product strategy, roadmap and prioritisation capability
- Experience with discovery, analysis, design and technology delivery
- Commercial acumen and an understanding of investment and value management
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge assumptions constructively
- Experience managing delivery partners, vendors or system integrators
- Strong people leadership and capability-development skills
- A commitment to the Victorian Public Sector values
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in technology, product management, business, design or a related discipline
- Substantial experience managing complex digital products or services
- Experience in government, regulated or large service-delivery environments
- Relevant product, agile, design, delivery or commercial-management credentials
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Product Manager, Business Applications in Melbourne employer: Department of Education Victoria
Mornington Special Developmental School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment for both students and staff. With modern facilities and a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from collaborative support and a commitment to empowering students with intellectual disabilities. The school's family-friendly culture and community connections make it a rewarding place to work, where educators can truly make a difference in the lives of their students.
Contact Details:
Department of Education Victoria Recruitment Team
