El 1 - Product Manager

$108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super)
- Brindabella Park - ACT

**The Role**
- Do you thrive working in a challenging environment where you can utilise your strong problem solving skills and stakeholder management skills?
- Do you value a diverse workforce that supports work life balance and offers flexible working arrangements?

Secure your next role with us at Defence as an APS employee for generous employment benefits including professional learning opportunities.

As an EL 1 Product Manager, you will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a key leadership role in the sustainment of Land C4 capability. The Product Manager is accountable to plan, lead and manage a range of resources to achieve business and capability outcomes. You will be required to develop and implement work plans, set performance indicators, and review individual, team and business performance, focusing on identifying opportunities for building team capability and continuous improvement.

The Product Manager is responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify relevant expectations and concerns to develop and communicate outcomes that supports the through-life sustainment of Defence assets and capability.

The key responsibilities of the Product Manager include:

- Managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.
- Development, implementation and monitoring of product management strategies and plans, enabling delivery and reporting on the requirements and expectations of the management of Defence assets.
- Engage, negotiate and sustain working relationships on complex to very complex issues to understand and influence the stakeholder requirements.

**About our Team**
Land C4 Systems Branch under Joint Systems Division (JSD) is an exciting and complex environment, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within CASG. The branch operates across both the Acquisition and Sustainment domain of Command and Control, Communication, and Computer Systems (C4) in support of the Land Force.

You will enjoy Australian Public Service conditions which include an attractive salary package and flexible, family-friendly working arrangements. Our staff have access to flexible working hours with opportunities for part-time and home-based work. Defence provides employees with the option to undertake further studies, training and a superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent, higher than most industries, with the opportunity for you to make additional personal contributions.

The Joint System Division within CASG is a world-leading complex enterprise with a heavy dependence on information technology and its personnel. We are not only looking for highly competent professionals but also looking for collaborators, contributors, communicators and team players to be part of our highly integrated workforce.

Key attributes and experience we are looking for:

- Highly motivated, organised and proactive team player.
- Well-developed and demonstrated product management skills and ability to contribute to and undertake strategic sustainment planning.
- Experienced in developing and implementing work plans, set performance indicators, and review individual, team and business performance, focusing on identifying opportunities for building team capability and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to liaise with various levels of stakeholders in relation to complex issues.
- Experienced in managing diverse teams and harnessing skills across teams to deliver outcomes.
- Values team work and performs well in a diverse and integrated environment.