Product, Performance and Innovation Manager

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until end of July 2024
• Salary Level HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

The Product Performance and Innovation Manager is a member of the Market Intelligence & Propositions (MIP) team and is primarily responsible for providing strategic recommendations and guidance for improved customer and business value through product optimisation and innovation. The incumbent is responsible for analysis of organisational and market information and has demonstrated capability to draw insights from data which lead to increased value for RMIT, our students and the wider community.  The incumbent works both autonomously and collaboratively on projects which are typically either proactively defined by the PPI team or responsive to the needs of the team’s internal clients. 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

• Product management or strategic marketing experience in a large and complex organisation. 
• Proven experience in proposition development and ideally, product innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to consult and interact effectively with all levels of the organisation and develop strong business partnerships internally. 
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a supporting fashion or as a project lead for cross-functional groups.
• Strong analytics and insight capability with proven ability to complete independent analyse and interpret a wide range of information. 
• Strong problem-solving capability and commercial judgement with high motivation and a passion for excellent outcomes.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work with different cultures. 
• A strong commitment to a team-oriented approach. 

Knowledge and understanding of the higher education and/or vocational sector in Australia and the data sets employed in the sector is highly regarded.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The International and Engagement (I&E) Portfolio drives RMIT’s international strategy and agenda including international partnerships and business development activities. The Portfolio oversees international operations including RMIT Europe and RMIT Vietnam and incorporates RMIT’s key engagement functions comprising Communications, Experience (global marketing, global student recruitment and alumni), and Partnerships (philanthropy, culture, CRM and data services)

The Experience function within I&E is responsible for Global Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions, Market Intelligence and Propositions, Alumni, Digital and Experience. The function strives to provide the best possible experience for prospective students across all our markets — domestic, international (onshore & offshore). They are the custodians of our brand, they engage our audiences from prospect through to student, alumni and beyond, and they drive our externally facing digital channels, while ensuring that our proposition meets the needs of our audiences and achieves the University objectives. 

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To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below

Position Description – Product Performance and Innovation Manager

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Applications Close:
16 Nov 2023 11.59 pm

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