{"id":15937,"date":"2013-12-02T12:40:20","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T10:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=15937"},"modified":"2013-12-02T12:40:20","modified_gmt":"2013-12-02T10:40:20","slug":"vodafone-recruits-portfolio-manager-converged-communications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/vodafone-recruits-portfolio-manager-converged-communications.html","title":{"rendered":"Vodafone Recruits Portfolio Manager Converged Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Role Purpose<\/strong>
\nDevelop and formulate the direction and strategy of the \u2018Converged Communications\u2019 products and services portfolio for the Enterprise Business Unit (EBU) International markets in Africa.<\/p>\n

 
\nKey Accountabilities<\/strong>
\nDevelop, execute and manage the \u2018Converged Communications\u2019 product portfolio roadmap for VoIP, IP Telephony, Video Collaboration, Fixed Mobile Convergence and Hosted IP PBX products from cradle to grave
\nManage and evolve the existing Converged Communications product portfolio (including VoIP, IP Telephony, Video Collaboration, Fixed Mobile Convergence and Hosted IP PBX) products and services.
\nAlign the various International market\u2019s product roadmaps with the overall Vodafone and Vodacom Enterprise Business Unit\u2019s strategy
\nDevelop and manage the portfolio\u2019s targets, budgets and resources in line with the overall Vodacom Enterprise Business Unit\u2019s strategy.
\nManage a team of product managers and product specialists across the International markets.
\nProvide monthly executive, management and system reports on the Converged Communications product portfolio and services, targets, activity and performance.
\nProvide input and support into the greater departments and business direction and strategy.
\nDevelop and establish the required channels to market required for the Converged Communications portfolio
\nProvide support to the sales force and business partners in terms of product awareness, training and positioning.
\nTo manage the \u2018Converged Communications\u2019 portfolio of products and services through all phases of the product development life cycle including ideation, concept definition, product development, commercialization, management till retirement.
\nFollow defined commercial product methodology in taking products to market.
\nAnalyse products through the various stages in the product life cycle.
\nConduct required market research if and when required to accurately capture addressable gaps in the market based on customer \/ business needs and views.
\nDefine new products to be developed that will meet specific identified customer needs.
\nWork with various parts of the business to develop and launch new products or services.
\nUnderstand the target market and ensure the marketing effort is directed towards identified segments in the most effective manner, including providing strategic product direction based on Converged Communications market trends, customer needs and market opportunities
\nWork with Marketing to develop merchandising, promotions and advertising campaigns for products.
\nChampion and stimulate support of the products among the sales force.
\nAssist with the development of business processes and integration into OSS \/ BSS systems.
\nGather intelligence on the product performance, customer and distribution channel attitudes.
\nInitiate product improvements to meet changing market needs.
\nEnsure inter-department product communication takes place and regular updates on new and existing products.
\nManaging of product contracts and agreements both internal and external to Vodacom (includes vendors and business partners)
\nAssist in managing all aspects of the Converged Communications partnerships and upstream suppliers.
\nPrepare product presentations and information \/ training material on the product.
\nCompile monthly management reports analysing the commercial and operational performance of the products.<\/p>\n

 
\nQualifications & Experience<\/strong>
\nCompleted a relevant technical or business Degree\/Diploma
\nMinimum: 8-10 years in the ICT Industry (essential), with Video, VoIP or GSM Voice product portfolio development and product life cycle management experience, in a Telco, ISP, or related ICT services industry.
\nMinimum 5 years product management and product life cycle management experience
\nMinimum: 3 years relevant combined Video Collaboration, VoIP or GSM Voice product marketing experience.<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

Completed Matric \/ Grade 12
\nMinimum: 10-12 years in the ICT Industry (essential), with Video, VoIP or GSM Voice product portfolio development and product life cycle management experience, in a Telco, ISP, or related ICT services industry.
\nMinimum of 6 years relevant product marketing experience
\nMinimum of 3 years relevant combined Video, VoIP or GSM Voice product marketing experience
\nMinimum of 1-3 years relevant regulatory involvement \/ understanding experience
\n*Please note that the onus lies with the candidate to provide Vodacom with substantial evidence to prove that his\/her qualification is equivalent to the required NQF (National Qualifications Framework) level for the specific position.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
\nThe Company\u2019s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply
\nLocation : Midrand NSN \/ Vodacom Business Services \/ Rententions 1685
\nJob Type : Full-time
\nEmployment Type : Permanent<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Click here to apply online<\/a>
\nClosing Date : 05-Dec-13, 9:59:00 PM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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