Manager, Product Lifecycle

About the role

RMIT is recruiting a Manager, Product Lifecycle for its College of Vocational Education, based at the Melbourne CBD campuses but able to work at other campuses. This full-time, fixed-term position develops product strategies and manages the end-to-end lifecycle of Non-Award offerings, driving new product development, improving existing ones and advising College Executives and Senior Management. It plays a key role in establishing a new business unit, supporting its functions, exploring growth and helping set up a sustainable operating model.

Key responsibilities

• Develop product strategies and manage the full lifecycle of Non-Award offerings
• Draw on market trends, industry needs and learner insights to drive new product development and enhance existing offerings
• Provide strategic advice to College Executives and Senior Management
• Support the establishment of a new business unit, including implementing key functions and evaluating a sustainable operating model

Required profile

• Experience in product management, portfolio management or strategy development in tertiary, VET, non-award/short-course or related education settings
• Ability to use market research, data and performance metrics to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with industry and employer partners
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, balancing commercial, educational and strategic considerations
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams or projects
• Relevant tertiary qualification and operational leadership experience in a tertiary education environment
• Desirable: experience in non-award, short-course or workforce training product development; knowledge of regulatory, funding and quality assurance frameworks; experience co-designing learning solutions with industry clients

Required skills

• Digital literacy, including CRM, enrolment, learning or product management systems
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

The appointment is subject to a Working with Children and National Police Check. Applications close 8 November 2026; candidates apply through the RMIT jobs site with a CV and covering letter.