Senior Program Manager, RACE and RAIL

• Full-time, Continuing Opportunity

• Salary HEW 10A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne City campus and Hybrid Ways of Working

About You

Do you thrive on bringing together people, technology and innovation to solve complex research challenges? As Senior Program Manager, you will lead RMIT's flagship digital research infrastructure initiatives, RACE (RMIT Advanced Computing Ecosystem) and RAIL (RMIT AWS Innovation Lab), helping researchers unlock the potential of advanced computing, cloud technologies and emerging digital capabilities.

Leading a team of highly experienced specialists, you'll work closely with researchers, industry partners and university leaders to translate research ambitions into impactful solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of research computing at RMIT, build strategic partnerships with organisations such as AWS and Microsoft, and drive initiatives that support cutting-edge research across a diverse and growing research community.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline such as computer science, engineering, information technology, data science, or a research-intensive field, or equivalent extensive senior leadership experience in digital research infrastructure, high-performance computing, or cloud-based research environments.

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs involving cloud computing, digital research infrastructure or technology platforms within a university or research-intensive organisation.

• Proven ability to provide strategic advice and influence at executive level on digital research infrastructure strategy, investment and policy.

• A track record of building and sustaining high-level partnerships with major technology providers, government agencies and sector bodies to deliver co-innovation and shared value outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and inspire multidisciplinary teams, with a commitment to high-performance culture, inclusion and continuous professional development.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for researchers, executives and industry partners.

• Strong understanding of the research lifecycle and the role of advanced computing, AI and data services in enabling data-intensive and translational research outcomes at scale.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Research and Innovation Portfolio

RMIT's Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The Portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented, and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes, and on empowering staff. With a global presence, community, and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.

The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication and profile.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Guy via email [email protected].

Position Description - Senior Program Manager

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.  All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.  Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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