Transport for NSW

Senior Product Manager - SCATS

Transport for NSW Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Government Administration · 10,001+ employees

2 d ago Closes in 6d
product-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Australia
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About the role

You will define and drive the long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS). You will also collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize capabilities and shape investment decisions that balance commercial and customer outcomes.

What they look for

Product strategy Product vision Roadmap development Software product management P&L management Commercial acumen Customer focus Stakeholder management Influencing skills Product lifecycle management Market insights Strategic decision making Traffic management systems Technology innovation

Requirements

The role requires experience in developing product strategy and managing complex software products throughout their full lifecycle. Candidates must possess strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate market insights into actionable product decisions.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work options

Full description

You’re a future-focused leader who embraces and helps others adapt to change.

You’re an innovative tech enthusiast who wants to explore and create cutting-edge solutions. You'll have the opportunity to be part of an expert team that improves technology experiences, shaping the digital landscape for a seamless future.

In this role, you'll:

Work within the Finance, Technology & Commercial Division,under the Commercial & Energy Management Branch. You'll define and drive the long-term product vision, strategy and roadmap for the Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS), a globally recognised traffic management platform used to improve the movement of people and goods.

You'll work closely with customers, Product Owners and stakeholders to understand user needs, prioritise future capabilities and shape investment decisions that balance customer outcomes, commercial priorities and market opportunities.

This is a role at the intersection of technology, innovation and transport. You'll need to be comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, influencing stakeholders and making strategic decisions that support the evolution of a product competing in the global traffic technology market.

Ultimately, you'll play a key role in transforming SCATS into a more customer and market-led product, ensuring it continues to deliver value for customers both in Australia and around the world.

This is a permanent role based at Central in the city, 3 days a week with Wednesday as your core office day. this is with flexible hybrid work options available to promote balance and productivity.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

This role is embedded within the team's established ways of working and supports collaborative delivery. Flexible hybrid work options are available to promote balance and productivity.

About you

You will bring:

  • Experience developing product strategy, vision and roadmaps for complex software products.
  • Experience working within complex organisations that develop and deliver software products.
  • Experience managing product P&L and balancing commercial, customer and business outcomes.
  • Strong customer focus, with the ability to translate user needs and market insights into product decisions.
  • Proven experience managing products through their full lifecycle, from concept to delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to align diverse groups around a shared product vision.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 20 September 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact TRISH.SMITH@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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