Position: Senior Product Manager (Technology Consulting, Business Analysis)
Location: Sydney, Australia
WorkStyle: Sydney Hybrid based
Simple Machines. Data Engineered to Life™

Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, San Francisco, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, machine learning, data engineering, and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprises, technology companies, and governments better connect with and understand their organisations, their people, their customers, and citizens. We are a team of creative engineers and technologists dedicated to unleashing the potential of data in new and impactful ways. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a consultant-minded individual who is passionate about working closely with clients to solve complex problems and lead them on a journey from discovery to technical implementation. You have a knack for understanding client needs and delivering market-leading solutions and have worked in Technology Consulting | Business Analysis | Software Development

You will love and excel in this role if you:

• Have a strong background in Technology Consulting, played a Senior Manager role within a top-tier consulting company.
• Have a refined understanding of how modern software is built and delivered (tools, methodologies, roles, common challenges etc.)
• A demonstrated knowledge of different methods and tools that help you to perform analysis, testing, product management and delivery in a range of environment
• Know how to effectively communicate information between people at all levels of the business, in written and verbal form
• Have a passion for accruing knowledge, and using that knowledge to continuously improve yourself and the team’s performance
• Personal interest in best practice and trends of the technology industry, with the ability to apply these to your day-to-day work
• A relationship builder by nature, and someone who can thrive in new teams and new situations
• A proactive person who knows what needs to be done, how to approach it, and how to influence others to move things forward
• An ambitious person who is excited about the prospect of joining a small, close-knit ANZ team of experts and helping it to grow

The Exciting Part

Simple Machines is not your average consultancy or software engineering firm. Our team is comprised of inspiring industry leaders in Consulting, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Our projects, for a global client base, are data-focused and drive real change.

About the Role

We are looking for someone to join our close-knit team of experts to help deliver our client engagements as we scale our ANZ business. If you excel in client facing roles, have a deep understanding of how modern software is built and delivered, and have a passion for technology then we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s a brief overview of the role’s responsibilities:

Drive the engagement

• Understand each clients’ unique business needs, the ‘why’ behind each project and develop solutions that will fulfil each clients’ success criteria
• Act as a translator between business teams and technology delivery
• Develop domain expertise unique to each engagement

Feed the engineering team

• Provide high quality written requirements, acceptance criteria, feature overviews, test cases and other artefacts for the team to work from
• Run effective meetings with team and stakeholders

Drive the team’s direction

• Clearly articulate the business needs and work with the tech team to translate these into technical requirements
• Persuade the client and the SM team on what should be done and why

Increase the team’s speed

• Understand and anticipate dependencies in software delivery
• Enable decision making through excellent communication

Assure the team’s focus

• Protect the engineering team from day to day ‘noise’
• Embed and optimise processes to handle our scope of work and new demand

Assure SM’s position with the client

• Build and nurture relationships with clients at all levels
• Help to manage SM’s delivery risk

Report to the Resorts General Manager, you will consider yourself a confident and absolute 'all round' resort leader, as this varied role will see you, build and maintain successful relationships and a positive culture amongst the team to enhance guests and key stakeholders relationships.  You will provide a versatile approach in leadership and support and in all areas of park operations, from Food and Beverage and Events, to Housekeeping and daily operational leadership. 

What You’ll do

• Oversee the smooth running of park day to day operations
• Provide a versatile and hands-on approach in supporting your department heads to ensuring quality standards, effective communication and consistency across all areas of the resorts operation
• Ensure an amazing guest experience and continue to drive the customer journey
• Maintain appropriate levels of employees in all areas of Park operations and ensure the Resort is structured effectively in order to exceed guest service
• Focus on enhancing employee culture and retention
• Oversee and ensure a seamless operation in the Food and Beverage and conference/events space
• Support the General Manager to monitor and manage key business performance indicators
• Monitoring and maintaining a high standard of safety of all guests, visitors and employees
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff of all levels

What you’ll bring 

• You will be able to demonstrate experience in leading or overseeing teams and driving a positive team and guest focused culture
• You will have previous experience as an Operations Manager, Hotel/Resort or Assistant Park Manager, or Head of Department in a large property
• An ability to understand employment awards
• You will demonstrate a flexible attitude to work and the passion to work as part of an operational team who are hands on, confident and have a passion for delivering outstanding guest service
• You walk the talk and can communicate to team members, guests and stakeholders of all levels.
• Previous experience in food and beverage, or events based related management is an absolute bonus

What’s in it for you? 

At Parks & Resorts we are not just about discounts (although you do get these too). We know everyone leads a life of their own and regardless of what stage you are at we have something to suit! 

• Progressive leave and well-being benefits to help you balance all of life's priorities 
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts. 
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more 
• “ME” day – one extra day of paid leave per year, called a ME Day, to use at any time during the calendar year 
• Market leading 18 weeks paid primary and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave entitlements 
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel 
• Grow or progress your career and move around the country or across the NRMA Group's business with us. 

Know you belong 

At NRMA Parks & Resorts we celebrate and welcome difference and work together to create an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, heard, valued and connected no matter what background or experience.  We welcome people from all walks of life and embrace unique perspectives.  

Are you nodding your head as you read this?  Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference? Apply now!  We will be actively recruiting for this position immediately, so do not hesitate.  We cannot wait to hear from you! 

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.