Manager, Product Lifecycle

RMIT University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RMIT University in Melbourne seeks a Manager, Product Lifecycle to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Non-Award offerings within the College of Vocational Education. You will develop product strategies, drive new development, and advise executives to ensure a sustainable, market-responsive portfolio aligned with RMIT’s priorities.

This fixed-term role will establish a new business unit, support growth opportunities, and contribute to a sustainable operating model while coordinating with multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in product management, portfolio management or strategy development in tertiary or vocational education.
• Ability to use market research, data and metrics to inform product decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills balancing commercial and educational priorities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• High level of digital literacy with CRM, enrolment, LMS, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategies and manage end-to-end lifecycle of Non-Award offerings.
• Drive new product development and enhancements aligned with strategic priorities.
• Support establishment of a new business unit and explore growth opportunities.

Skills

Product management

Portfolio management

Market research

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

CRM

Enrolment systems

LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Full-time, Fixed-Term Salary Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation Based at the Melbourne CBD campuses however, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the role

The Manager, Product Lifecycle is responsible for developing product strategies and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of Non-Award offerings within the College of Vocational Education. Drawing on market trends, industry needs and learner insights, the role drives new product development, enhances existing offerings and provides strategic advice to College Executives and Senior Management, ensuring a sustainable and market-responsive product portfolio aligned with RMIT’s strategic priorities.

This fixed-term opportunity will play a key role in establishing a new business unit within the College of Vocational Education. The position will support the development and implementation of key functions, explore future growth opportunities and contribute to evaluating and establishing a sustainable operating model.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Essential

• Experience in product management, portfolio management or strategy development in tertiary, VET, non-award/short-course or related education/learning environments.
• Ability to use market research, data and performance metrics to inform product decisions, identify opportunities and risks, and drive continuous improvement across a product suite.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively across diverse internal and external stakeholders, including industry and employer partners.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to balance commercial, educational and strategic considerations in product lifecycle decisions.
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams or projects, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performance culture aligned to organisational values.
• High level of digital literacy, including experience with CRM, enrolment, learning or product management systems, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Desirable

• Experience specifically in non-award, short-course or workforce training product development and management.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory, funding and quality assurance frameworks for vocational or non-award education, and their implications for product design and viability.
• Experience working with industry clients to co‑design learning solutions or tailor product offerings to workforce needs.
• Experience in applying service design, product management or continuous improvement methodologies to education products or services.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and relevant operational leadership experience in a tertiary education environment.

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

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Diana via email at [e-mail].

Position Description – Manager, Product Lifecycle

Applications Close

8 Nov 2026 11.59 pm

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender‑based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks.

Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms).

To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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