Product & Architecture Manager

The Product & Architecture Manager at Macquarie Cloud Services will lead the strategy and execution of our Private Cloud offerings. Key responsibilities include defining the business model, managing product roadmaps, mentoring team members, and ensuring effective product lifecycle management. You’ll also be involved in market positioning and relationship building with suppliers.

Candidates for the Product & Architecture Manager role should have 10 to 15 years of experience in technology leadership, especially in Infrastructure, IaaS, or private cloud products. A strong background in product management, exceptional leadership skills, and relevant industry qualifications are highly desirable.

At Macquarie Cloud Services, we invest in your career through numerous learning and development opportunities. As a Product & Architecture Manager, you will benefit from Gallup strengths-based training, defined career pathways, and internal mobility options within our supportive culture.

The working environment at Macquarie Cloud Services is collaborative and flexible. As a Product & Architecture Manager, you will enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to work three days in our Sydney CBD office and two days remotely, fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Success as a Product & Architecture Manager requires strategic thinking, strong product management experience, and excellent people leadership skills. You should also have a technical background in infrastructure and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams effectively.

When answering this question, highlight your relevant experience with cloud technologies, particularly in IaaS or private cloud solutions. Discuss specific products you've managed, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them to meet customer expectations.

Discuss your process for gathering market research and customer feedback to prioritize features and timelines. Emphasize your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business goals with product outcomes.

Share your leadership philosophy, focusing on open communication, empowerment, and continuous feedback. Provide examples of how you have fostered professional growth among team members.

Explain your approach to market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights to continuously adapt the product strategy. Stress the importance of innovation and agility in response to market changes.

Provide a detailed anecdote about a specific challenge you faced, outlining the steps you took to address it and the positive outcome. This shows your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Discuss how customer feedback shapes product iterations and improvements. Give examples of how you have utilized feedback to enhance product features or resolve issues.

Explain your framework for prioritization, such as using a scoring system based on impact, effort, and alignment with business strategies. Highlight collaboration with stakeholders in setting priorities.

Mention specific product management tools you are familiar with, such as JIRA, Aha!, or Trello, and how you use them to streamline workflows, track progress, and manage team collaboration effectively.

Discuss current industry trends, such as increased automation, security enhancements, or hybrid cloud strategies. Provide your insights into how these trends could affect product development and business strategies.

Share your passion for cloud technology and your admiration for Macquarie Cloud Services' commitment to innovation and customer excellence. Discuss how the company’s values align with your career goals.