Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 16 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R000016500
Primary Detail:
Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) is seeking an experienced software project manager to oversee, provide expert direction, and drive the delivery of complex software and data projects within the Research Data & Software (RDS) section of our department. Our team delivers initiatives and projects in the focus areas of instrument control, data and workflow management, data processing and analysis, web development, and mobile applications. The Software Project Manager is an important role within the team, and will have oversight of the technical and budgetary success of projects in partnership with RDS leadership.
Reporting to the Heads of Research Data & Software, you will:
About You:
You are a team player with a collaborative and growth mindset. You have excellent communication and collaboration skills, coupled with strong organisational and technical skills. You will possess substantial knowledge of all aspects of the software development lifecycle and will have successfully managed a range of software projects through to delivery. You will have extensive experience in agile methodologies and in collaborating in a matrix cross-functional environment, to deliver quality project outcomes. You will be comfortable communicating the logic behind technical and project decisions to non-specialist audiences, manage roadblocks, and facilitate the development of creative solutions to deliver technical requirements to scope and budget.
About Us:
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is driven by the spirit of innovation. Here we nurture the next generation of science and technology innovators. The pairing of engineering and science in a single faculty means many of our research discoveries in science see direct technological applications in engineering. We are active within many industry partnerships, commercial collaborations, and joint enterprise initiatives with government, industry and business partners.
Within the faculty, AAO is a research department and recognised world leader in innovative astronomical instrumentation, software and research. Our expertise includes:
The AAO works in a matrix structure with close collaboration across all its functional groups. There is a strong emphasis on communities of practice and a shared culture of learning and innovation. Within AAO, the Research Data and Software (RDS) team delivers initiatives and projects in the focus areas of instrument control, web development, data and workflow management, data reduction and analysis, and mobile applications. The Software Project Manager is an important role within the team and applies their expertise in multiple focus areas to projects, coordinating resources with RDS management, driving collaboration across the organisation and providing mentorship to team members.
To Apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter that clearly demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:
Essential:
Desirable:
Role Enquiries: Nuria Lorente, co-Head of AAO Research Data & Software, nuria.lorente@mq.edu.au
General Recruitment Enquiries: Rebecca Phillips, HR Consultant at rebecca.phillips@mq.edu.au
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Applications Close: 16/09/2024 11:59 PM
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