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To develop and manage a portfolio of consumer products as part of a product team in line with company goals and CBU strategy. To give inputs into the product strategy and product roadmap impacting the overall BU strategy. To be the end-to-end custodian of the product portfolio, responsible for driving its development from concept to launch, including business case creation, product specification for IT, user acceptance testing, go-to-market execution and post implementation performance management.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and manage a portfolio of consumer products as part of a product team in line with company goals and CBU strategy
Give inputs into the product strategy and product roadmap impacting the overall BU strategy
Be the end-to-end custodian of the product portfolio, responsible for driving its development from concept to launch, including business case creation, product specification for IT, user acceptance testing, go-to-market execution and post implementation performance management
The product lifecycle management and revenue optimisation of the existing portfolio of Products & Services related to data, sms, international and roaming services
Work with different parts of the business to deliver products and services (This would involve working on documentation, providing inputs and evaluation for financial business cases, defining business rules and working with customer experience teams to define and refine customer journeys)
Conduct feasibility studies on product segments to determine inclusion into BU strategy
Perform commercial analysis and work with finance business partner team to determine the commercial impact within the business unit
Conceptualise and pitch new product ideas based on consumer & market trends and opportunity management principles, in line with business strategy and performance
Regularly review launched products/product governance to ensure the performance is in line with initial assumptions and implement corrective measures if needed. To ensure sustainability
Own and drive a set of product P&L’s fostering stakeholder management, inclusive decision making and influence related activities
Be well abreast of key competitor activity within the environment and suggest/review activity to mitigate
Monthly product presentations for an audience consisting of managing executives and senior management
Requirements:
Matric essential
Relevant 3 year Business or Technical degree essential
Min 5 years’ experience
Exceptional Communication & presentation skills, written and verbal
Understanding of financials, commercial acumen and analytics are required
Stakeholder Management skills
Interpersonal and self- management skills are a must
Networking and influence skills are critical
A thorough understanding of GTM implementations
Flexibility, problem solving and dealing with ambiguity
Nice to have:
Prior telecom experience is a plus
Prior product management experience is a plus
Understanding of telecoms product and technology is a plus
What we offer:
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies