Product Manager Job at MTN Nigeria Communications Limited

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Job Title: Product Manager

Job ID: 2006  

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Division: Enterprise Solutions

Employment Status: Permanent

Employer: MTN Nigeria Communications Limited

Job Description:    

•   Review market and internal conditions and contribute to the development of strategies for ES Product and Service Development, demonstrating an understanding of MTNN business strategies and needs of the customer.

•   Develop detailed plans in support of approved strategies in respect of ES Propositions and Marketing Relations, organizing required resources, monitoring and periodically reporting progress of plans.

•   Lead the product development team and give professional propositions to meet targets for profitability and revenues, as agreed with the GM ES Propositions and Marketing Relations.

•   Use market gap analysis and segmentation data on the Nigerian enterprise solutions market to identify opportunities for additional products and services.

•   Present compelling business cases for new propositions and products, and demonstrate return on investment.

•   Develop new propositions, products and services within the distinct Enterprise Solutions brand and within the wider product and services "master brand" managed by MTN Nigeria Marketing Group.

•   Manage the development of new propositions, products and services, to meet agreed cost and quality targets.

•   Work with the ES Communications Planning Manager to develop effective product launch communications and process for enterprise solutions propositions, products and services, compatible with MTN Nigeria processes.

•   Organise product launch of all new propositions, products and services, and ensure effective implementation and hand-over to the in-life propositions and product management team.

•   Work with the Product and Value Pricing Manager, ES Marketing and MTN Finance groups to develop a competitive price to generate agreed margins for all new products and services.

•   Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external suppliers to enhance solutions and provide long-term and sustainable service and competitive advantage.

•   Routinely track and monitor progress against targets and take appropriate managerial action to ensure targets are met or exceeded.

•   Maintain integration of quality management processes within all activities of Propositions and Product Development Group for the allocated strategic accounts.

•   Provide sales data, monitor sales performance and trends and generate assessment reports and analysis for management review.

•   Identify training and development needs for product development team members and manage related skills enhancement programmes to ensure enterprise targets are fully met.

•   Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Job Conditions:   

•   Normal MTNN working conditions

•   May be required to work extended hours

Reporting To: Senior Manager, ES Product Management

Required Skills:

•   First degree in a numerate qualification; Economics, Finance, Statistics, Accounting, Engineering or related discipline

•   Minimum of 8  years' work experience

•   2 years' experience in a supervisory/ managerial capacity

•   Experience in a similar a similar role would be preferable

Qualification: First degree in a numerate qualification; Economics, Finance, Statistics, Accounting, Engineering or related discipline

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