Snr Spec: Product Portfolio Mgmt (ND)

Job description:

Business unit, Department, Reporting Business UnitConverged CommunicationsDepartmentUC or Network SolutionsReports ToExecutiveGradeS4
Core Description Responsible for the product strategy and governance for the LOB product portfolio. Also responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, contributing to the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and support to ensure customer/key stakeholder satisfaction goals are met. The Product Portfolio Managers job also includes ensuring that the portfolio supports the companys overall strategy and goals.
Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Define product governance structures & Establish PLCM and ensure that it is adhered to
• Maintain designated product portfolio & establish LOB specific Product Portfolio Forum
• Work closely with the Product team and craft a BCX product strategy
• Gathering market requirements and in response developing differentiated products and enhance existing products, with defined processes
• Product portfolio management (Description, Value proposition, Offerings & Packages, Cost and Pricing)
• Manage Product Performance (Fulfilment Assurance, Financial Performance), Product Life Cycle considerations i.e., building product roadmaps, particularly Technology roadmaps, Product positioning and outbound messaging with collateral as well as enablement of Sales Force through training, incentives, and battle cards
• Promoting the product externally with press, clients, and partners & monitoring the competition
• Measurement of existing customer service performance, technology refresh, optimization, and R&D

Core Functional Skills & Knowledge Business Acumen Strategic Planning Risk Management Business Development Business Relationship Building Product Management Product Knowledge Core Behavioural Competencies Applying expertise & Technology Culture Match Working with people Deciding & Initiating Action Persuading and Influencing Planning & Organising Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking Job Match Minimum Qualifications NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Business or Information Technology OR NQF 4: Grade 12 Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage NQF 7: 3 year Bachelors Degree in Business or Information Technology Experience 7 years relevant experience in a product management environment. The experience must include relevant exposure to the ICT sector.
Or
If the highest qualification is grade 12, 9 years relevant experience in a product management environment of which at least 2 years on management level. The experience must include relevant exposure to the ICT sector.
Certifications None Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry Level of Engagement & Span of Control Span of Control
0-4
Level of Engagement
External and Internal CXO suite
Special Requirements / Employment Condition Must be willing to sign a NDA and adhere to Restraint of Trade requirements Required to travel locally and/or internationally Workplace / Physical Requirements Hybrid Remote Worker Non-Billable Revenue Generating