Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
Develop and own the product business cases and deliverables
Develop product pricing and positioning strategies
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources
Manage product centric enabling systems e.g. product catalogue, CPQ module
Form and maintain managed services partnerships to ensure market competitiveness
Drive product launches including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members
Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed
Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services
Provide pricing support and analysis to win sales opportunities.
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred
7-10 years of relevant work experience;
Proven work experience in product management/ development in Managed Services covering Network Appliances (eg. Routers, Switches, Firewall, WAN optimiser), NFV/VNF for vCPE/uCPE, SDWAN and IOT solutions
Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job
Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization
