PRODUCT MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN A TOP MOBILE TELEPHONE COMPANY

. LAGOS, .N6-8MILLION PER ANNUM, CAR AND DRIVER . OVERSEA TRAVEL

Our client is one of the top four mobile telecommunications compny in Nigeria. It was recently bought over by new investors and is currently at the heart of service "war" with the other three GSM companies. The imperatives of consolidating on the recent market restructuring has necessitated the recruitments of :

1. PRODUCT MANAGER

JOB PROFILE
To assist in competitive market analysis, product content analysis, pricing analysis, product concept and development, and to manage the product life cycle all through and recommending to marketing manager effective new products that create a competitive edge
Managing the contents providers , suppliers and our partners relationship management
P&S manager main and core role is to create , develop and manage new or existing products and services in data , Voice , VAS and ensure highly communication and cross – functional activities accomplish with IT, Sales and distribution , Marcom , network , Billing platforms before launching or re- launching any new products or service
Well manage and defined internal communication or launch process to ensure highly synergy and coordination between the different department that contribute in define or create and develop or communicate and deliver customer value proposition in term of P&S

Main duties & responsibilities:

1 Develop and implement sound and complete Products and Services Road Map in line with the company strategic initiatives
2 Competitive Market Analysis – monitor industry innovations, perform competitive analysis of products and pricing to ensure competitiveness
3 Ensure Planning and implementation of the department complete products development processes and systems
4 Develop business cases and ROI on products and services to ensure profitability and ROI of each single investment in the products and service
5 Ensure that accurate, clear and approved information exists for sales team to sell existing products including product descriptions, brochures, product manuals and prices

6 Ensure complete monitoring of the competition activities in terms of P and S and ensure competitive edge over them
7 Prepare product concept and development documents pertaining to overall product strategy, segment analysis, competitive product analysis and pricing analysis
8 Supervise the Value Added Service (VAS) function and develop unique portfolio that generate maximum revenue and differentiate- align with business strategy and marketing objectives
9 Following up on product development process to ensure effective development and launch of new products. This would include interfacing with agreed team members, ensuring processes, procedures and communications are in place
10 Develop a launching marketing campaign for any new services based on sound business cases and in line with the company strategic initiatives.
11 Develop and recommend market competitive pricing plans, analyzing product content vs. competition
12 Coordinate with the Research Section to ensure proper understanding of the market needs and provide a continuous and unique products to the market
13 Ensure complete implementation of the agreed budgeted P and S road Map
14 Conduct a competitive comparison and analysis in terms of products, services, prices and offers.
15 Perform other duties as may be assigned- ( Ad - Hoc )

C. Knowledge, experience & competencies

Formal education required:

Minimum of first degree



Related professional training, certification or membership: Mandatory Membership, Nigerian Institute for Management
Preferred
Any course relating to Product development/ management, service and product creation , development and management training and practical


Years & field of experience required:
Job-specific talent (competencies) required to successfully perform the job Expected level (1-5) *
1. Ability to analyse market requirements and define products/ solutions 5
2. Strong knowledge and management skills of telecom products and valued added services 5
3. Energetic and innovative thinker who is customer focused. 5
4. Records Management Skill 4
5. Excellent verbal and written communication Skills 5
6. Resourcefulness and quality focused 5
7 Strong knowledge about products and service management linked to marketing strategies and business portfolio 4
8 Project Management capabilities and competences 3

Suitably qualified Candidates, who are currently product Managers only, are enjoined to send their CVs to
Dr Bola Onasanya
George Davidson & Associates
13, Ogundare Street
Aguda, Surulere, Lagos
or by e mail to :

[email protected], [email protected]

within ONE week