Assistant Director, Product Management – Managed Services

Assistant Director, Product Management – Managed Services Business-it Responsibilities: Lead, strategies and develop new growth engines in Managed Services. Mentor and develop a strong performance product management team. Manage Product Development Life Cycle for Managed Security & Network Services including Managed WAN/LAN, WIFI & Firewall, starting from conceptualisation, product modelling, planning, development and launch. Responsible for Product Business case, Budget and P&L. Gain deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new product and services 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 product pricing, differentiation and positioning for Go-To-Market strategies. Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes . Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact . Work closely with IT and engineering teams and internal support team (marketing, operation and billing) to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources . Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding . Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services . Identify, design and build best of breed solution platforms, ecosystem solution and vertical solutions and market segmentation for Managed Services portfolio. Establish and cultivate partnerships with key partners in Managed Services to deliver differentiated managed services with unique value propositions. Lead and develop product GTM strategies, Roadmaps and determine market segmenting, targeting and positioning. Monitor product quality against target levels and trigger corrective actions where necessary. Develop Business Case and Market Analysis for the products and services. Develop, execute and monitor product processes are followed through by each stakeholder Monitor product quality against target levels and trigger corrective actions where necessary. Role Requirements : Proven track record of successfully developing and growing a portfolio of Managed Network & Managed Security Services. 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 Demonstrated initiative and creativity/out of the box product development. Self-starter. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good business acumen and leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills