UoA Online Portfolio/ Product Manager
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Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We are seeking a UoA Online Portfolio/ Product Manager to manage and drive the performance of one of Auckland Onlines three portfolios which consists of online and hybrid postgraduate degrees programmes micro-credentials online courses and other online learning products.
The Portfolio/Product Manager plays a key strategic role in shaping the Universitys online offering. They work in close partnership with faculties and academic leaders bringing deep insight into online learning markets and the Universitys capabilities to co-design develop and take to market a compelling and competitive portfolio and product roadmap.
This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end product lifecycle from identifying market opportunities and co-creating high-quality programmes with leading academics through to enabling world-class online learning experience ensuring launch readiness and overseeing ongoing product operations.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Strategy & Planning - Translate UoA Onlines growth strategy into a product roadmap/portfolio pipeline and develop business cases with leading subject matter experts for new online products (masters degrees micro-credentials or online courses) and/or enhancements to deliver growth. Evaluate new product ideas and contribute to high-level go-to-market strategies and compelling value propositions.
- Stakeholder and Relationship Management - develop and maintaining strong collegial relationships with internal and external stakeholders including partnering with academic staff Faculties and central service divisions ensuring alignment and effective communication of services strategies and plans.
- Operational Management - Responsible for the cross-functional management of the UoA Online Portfolio of offerings through the management of multiple streams of activity necessary to continually launch new programme offerings.
- Continuous Improvement - Incorporate continuous improvement objectives into development plans and annual goals actively undertaking projects for the advancement of UoA Online.
- Financial Management - Responsible for the financial viability assessment and financial management of the learning design (including media production) costs associated with the UoA Online Portfolio and any associated projects.
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Actively protect participate and promote the Universitys commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi to achieve equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment.
Please note this is a full-time (37.5 hours/ week) position on a fixed-term contract for 12 months with a salary range of $100000-$112000 per annum depending on skills & experience.
For more information please see the Position Description.
He krero mu About you
- You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a sharp eye for detail and accuracy. An agile solutions-focused mindset is essential and broad experience in product portfolio project and financial management will be an advantage.
- Youre a clear and confident communicator both written and verbal with strong interpersonal skills. You bring creativity drive and initiative to everything you do.
- Youre adept at managing stakeholders and can convey complex ideas in a way thats easy to understand including when presenting to senior leadership.
- Highly motivated self-managing and exceptionally organised you excel at planning coordinating and managing competing priorities with ease.
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading University and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
In addition we also offer career development programs discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University our partnership with Mori our Te Ao Mori principles our impact our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website.
How to apply Me phea te tuku tono
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 17th July 2025 to be considered.
Please include a short Cover Letter and your CV highlighting why you are interested in joining us and how you can meet the requirements of our vacancy.
You can reach out to Natalie Cryan Director UoA Online - for a confidential conversation. We welcome enquiries but are unable to accept direct email applications.
Additional Information :
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
