Lead Solution Consultant

About Us

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise in which teaching, research and engagement are central to achieving positive impact and creating life-changing experiences for our students. Our mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work.

 

About the role

The Lead Solution Consultant understands IT requirements from a business perspective and translates them into a form that can be understood and acted on by those tasked with building the solution.

In the role you will provide expert advice to the Business, Technology Engagement, Delivery and Operation teams, lead and mentor other Solution Consultants within the team as well as handle the demand management and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.

 

Key Accountabilities include:

• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand business problems and develop effective solutions.
• Work with Architects to design the solution that best meets the customers requirements;
• Oversee the demand queue and management of pipeline and assignment to appropriate team;
• Implement process improvements for business solution analysis and delivery methodologies;
• Take responsibility for eliciting high level business requirements and translating those into system functionality using, document analysis, requirement workshops, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis;
• Develop and recommend solution proposals and service offerings, through preparation of high level scope, budget and justification reports;
• Provide expert advice to the Portfolio Delivery Team and BTP, while maintaining an in-depth knowledge of information technology, techniques, methods, products and the application of those within the education sector;
• Build and maintain engagement briefs and supporting documentation, while facilitating the commencement and handover of solution delivery in accordance with the project management processes of the University;
• Provide leadership, mentoring, support and guidance for the Solution Consultants and within Engagement Team

 

About You

You will have started your career in technical roles and evolved into to Analysis and Consultant related positions. You will be highly adept in consulting on the high level design and proposing implementation of business solutions based on an architectural framework. You will be an accomplished people leader, and successfully handled resource and project demands.

In addition, you will possess:

• Strong consulting background and understanding of the application of Information Technologies within the education sector.
• Extensive experience of designing and implementing strategies within a large and complex organisation, including an understanding of business process complexity, cost and revenue drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to negotiate with, influence and build consensus with a wide range of stakeholders, including the most senior members of management.
• Experience with the application of data models, technology standards, architecture guidelines and in project/risk management techniques.
• Outcomes-focussed, with the ability to work autonomously, delivering quality outcomes to agreed deadlines.
• Strong analytical problem solving and change leadership skills.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Studies (or equivalent)

CBAP certification

Agile Certification i.e Scrum, SAFe (preferred)

 Lead Solution Consultant PD.pdf

 

To?Apply? 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below. For more information or a confidential chat please contact Margaret Cook Senior Talent Advisor on (03) 9925 9092 or Margaret.cook@rmit.edu.au

  

Culture 

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. 

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. 

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.  

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. 

 

Bring Your Whole Self to Work 

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.  

 

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. 

 

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

 

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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. 

 

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/ 

 

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Trans and Gender Diverse applicants

Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.

We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au