New Product Development Manager
Do you want to be part of a team developing new analytics solutions to support the growth of our global business? Do you enjoy project managing and delivering complex data-driven projects and working closely with colleagues and clients? Are you able to create compelling analytical insights? If so, we would love to hear from you!
In this position, you will play a pivotal role in developing NousCubane’s suite of new analytics and business planning solutions, which leverage and extend the principles developed through NousCubane’s UniForum program which is now in its 14th year of operation. Successful delivery of new products will require you to be a self-starter, to develop strong collaborative relationships with our team, and to develop clear and compelling analysis for clients. You will also contribute to the development of NousCubane’s intellectual property.
About NousCubane
NousCubane is a world-leading provider of data-led solutions, specialising in the higher education sector. We are a medium sized business over 50 people across offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, London, and Toronto. We work with some of the most prestigious universities in the world as members of our collaborative benchmarking and insights programme, UniForum. The new analytics products we aim to develop will extend the insights already available through our growing portfolio of data solutions, and deliver powerful strategic and organisational design analytics for use by our clients.
Cubane is part of Nous Group, an international management consultancy with more than 700 people working in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, and Canada. Nous is regularly acknowledged as a great place to work as part of competitive workplace reviews. In 2023 Nous was again named one of Australia’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work, and was recognised as one of LinkedIn’s best places to grow a career, as a LinkedIn Top Company (Australia), and have previously been named Best Management Consulting Firm by the Australian Financial Review.
As New Product Development Manager, you will:
- Project manage the development of new analytics solutions, guided by a clear workplan including frequent opportunities for stakeholders to contribute to product design, and to test output
- Develop business cases including market and competitive analysis on new products to demonstrate the case for investing
- Design and test new analytical frameworks, methodologies and digital workflows required for new products, with input from internal subject matter experts
- Develop resourcing models for the delivery of new products, spanning pre and post launch activity
- Work with product management and engineering teams to translate new product concepts into full product releases
- Identify and facilitate the testing of project risks, spanning client interest, resourcing assumptions, data quality and beyond
- Assist with go-to-market plans for new products, including designing pricing structures, marketing strategies and guidance materials
- Assist in the delivery and facilitation of product marketing presentations, workshops and events related to new products
- Identify opportunities for the continuous improvement and future product development
- Contribute to the development of new knowledge that supports the regional and global business.
A bit about you:
- Strong academic and analytical background, with a bachelor's degree or higher. Preferably in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Science, Economics, Finance or similar
- 3-5 years’ experience in data-driven consulting, product development or line management projects
- Proficient with using business intelligence tools and data analysis to test hypotheses, create compelling insights, and identify data quality issues
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in leading and delivering projects that have met stakeholder expectations (ideally projects with data analytics and/or digital components)
- Proficient using MS Office and web-based tools to manage project collaboration
- Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and experience in project management
- Operations and strategy consulting experience (preferred)
- Familiar with the software development lifecycle (preferred)
We would be interested to hear of any experience you have in Higher Education (not a pre-requisite).
Some benefits of working with us
- Belong to a small, supportive team that cares about your professional development
- Opportunities to grow with us as we expand into new products and sectors
- Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options
Finally, some important details...
NousCubane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and First Nations people.
If you are interested in working on complex problems and want to be part of a dynamic team that puts people at the centre of everything, then we'd love to hear from you! Please click apply below.
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