Purpose of the Job (Key Objective)

• Product management and product development of video, audio and web conferencing or similar collaboration or managed communications services
• Developing, implementing and remaining accountable for product plans that maximise market share, revenue and profitability

Main Areas of Responsibility (Major Activities)

Product Development

• Innovate, create product roadmap, and lead the development of products end-to-end in accordance with the roadmap.
• Create business cases and budgets for products, and manage through the development process.

Product Management

• Budget, forecast accurately and achieve the annual sales targets, market share and profit.
• Allocate the correct marketing and sales resources to achieve the above.
• Develop and prepare effective marketing plans and tactical in line with corporate strategy and market changes.
• Be recognized as the ''Product Champion'' by developing and continuously updating knowledge of product and market.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key customers and opinion leaders.

Cross-functional Projects

• Participate in relevant cross-functional projects from time to time.

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant university degree

Skills Required (Technical, Functional, & Behavioural)

• Business acumen
• Good commercial understanding of telecoms products
• Basic technical understanding of telecoms products
• Financial and business modelling expertise
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to lead and follow in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of the South Africa telecoms market

Work Experience

• 5 years’ commercial experience in telecommunications or a related field
• Experience in product management or development
• Experience working in a telecommunications operator or service provider