Product Managers work closely with User Researchers and the rest of the delivery team to create and improve a product or service, ensuring it meets user needs. They are responsible for prioritising product component delivery, according to greatest user needs.

The Product Manager is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex to very complex product management work within an integrated workforce. They will require an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and ACSC mission and policy requirements. A Product Manager will exercise a considerable degree of independence. They will exercise sound decision making and judgement to provide expert policy advice. They will have in-depth knowledge of the Product Management function and are responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies and procedures relevant to their work within that function. They will engage in complex to very complex problem solving and issues management and may coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive projects that impact on strategic, political or operational outcomes for the ACSC.

Indicative duties include, but are not limited to:

• Drive product and business planning processes across cross functional teams;
• Analyse customer needs, current market trends and partnerships from Return on Investment (ROI) and build v buy perspective;
• Assess supplier or industry partner offerings;
• Ensure product requirements are met;
• Maintain product timelines across multiple divisions, and
• Outline what success looks like.

Key knowledge or experience areas include:

• Experience managing products from discovery to launch;
• Knowledge, experience of, and relationships with the technology industry;
• Delivery of technology to support regulatory decision-making processes, and
• Experience delivering to the Australian Government/Industry.

• Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia.
• Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm.
• Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD.
• Long contracts available.
• Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career.

• Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager (me!) who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
• We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
• Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
• Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.