Product Manager (Informit Search)

RMIT Training is currently looking for a Product Manager (Informit Search) to collaborate with colleagues across the business and the industry to determine the future improvement roadmap for Informit Search.

 

About RMIT Training 

RMIT Training Pty Ltd is a company, owned by RMIT University, based in Melbourne, Australia. We provide a range of education solutions to students, academics and professionals in Melbourne and overseas. Our English Testing centre offers IELTS and PTE tests. We offer English language training with CELTA and Aviation English products. We deliver pathway programs that enable students to articulate into Bachelor programs at university; these include Foundation Studies and Academic English programs. 

 

About Informit 

Informit is a leading digital destination that connects people around the world to the latest specialist Australasian content. We empower publishers, universities, governments and organisations to advance their mission by accessing, publishing and sharing ideas that matter. 

Informit currently has four components to its portfolio: Informit Search, Informit Partner, Informit Maestro and Informit Open. Informit launched their new cloud-based platform in January 2021 that underpins these products and services that will position Informit into the future as a leading and trusted source of Australian content. 

 

About the role 

Informit Search is our convenient, easy-to-use platform of Australasian content that is curated and catalogued into relevant subject-based collections.  

Reporting to the Head of Product, the Product Manager (Informit Search) collaborates with colleagues across the business and the industry to determine the future improvement roadmap for Informit Search.  

In this role you will work closely with the product team and the broader business to develop approaches to working with customer segments to determine the planning of product improvements and the necessary marketing activities to support those initiatives.  

The Product Manager (Informit Search) is also responsible for key activities such as identifying market needs for new products and revisions, managing the customer feedback process, defining and championing business cases for new products, and analysing ongoing product performance. In this role you will work effectively across the organisation to drive innovation and growth. 

For more information, please refer to the position description:  Product Manager Informit Search - Position Description - May 2021.pdf

  

About you  

To be successful in this role you will have:   

Essential 

• A strategic mind-set paired with strong execution skills, with demonstrated business acumen, an ability to build strong relationships and a focus on delivering customer value 
• An ability to work collaboratively and develop trusted relationships across product management, product development, marketing and IT to produce results within desired timelines, scope, and budget 
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication, presentation and writing skills  
• A passion about constant improvement and designing high-quality user experiences 
• A data and results mindset: uses facts and analytics to drive decisions in a highly matrixed environment 
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a "can do" attitude 
• An ability to advocate for raising the bar when it comes to product decisions and product implementations 
• An ability to think out-of-the-box to bypass technical limitations or complexity, or improve speed to market 
• Previous product management experience working on digital or educational products 
• A strong grasp of product life cycle, from concept to design, development, deployment, optimisation and maintenance 
• Experience in gathering and analysing user feedback through a variety of research channels (interviews, surveys, observation, etc.) 
• Experience and motivation to work in a fast moving and dynamic environment 
• Fundamental project management skills and competency 
• Relevant tertiary qualifications 

 

Desirable 

• An understanding of SEO 
• An understanding of UI/UX 
• Familiarity with higher education and education technology 

 

Apply Now 

Submit your application (including your resume and a one page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role) by clicking Apply Now. Applications close Sunday 6 June 2021 at 11:55pm. 

For more information: 

• Visit our website www.rmittraining.com  
• Email HR at applications.training@rmit.edu.au (Please note, applications will not be accepted via this email. To apply, click Apply Now). 

 

 

Our people are integral to the success of our Company. We are experienced professionals who are committed to providing the highest standard of service and support to our clients and colleagues.  

 

RMIT Training 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. At RMIT Training we offer a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment and culture with a range of employee benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts, discounted travel, professional development opportunities and more. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. 

 

Trans and Gender Diverse applicants

Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.

We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au