Job Title: Project
Manager
Reference: PM_2013
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
Contract: Permanent
Available: ASAP
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Profile Introduction
Our client
a developer of voice and data applications for mobile devices; with
applications that enable networks and corporate clients entertain, interact and
transact via SMS, MMS and WAP with a growing mobile market in Africa, seeks to
recruit a Project Manager.
The overall purpose of the role is
to:
- Ensure product planning and implementation throughout the product life-cycle
- Ensure the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals
- Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements
- Define the product vision and work closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support teams/departments
- Ensure the product is a success
- Ensure customer satisfaction and financial goals are met
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years in technology marketing/product management experience/product marketing experience.
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering degree
- Experience in product development, strategic planning, and implementation will be an added advantage.
Job Specification
- Manage the entire product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities
- Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.
- Drive a solution set across development teams (primarily Engineering and Marketing Communications) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning.
- Analyze potential partner relationships for the product.
- Identify and present innovative and creative product solutions.
- Identify the business and operational requirements based upon the business requirements & objectives of each product.
- Display a high level of critical thinking in cross-functional process analysis and problem resolution for new and existing products.
- Monitor internal processes for efficiency and validity pre & post product launch/changes.
- Meet/exceed expected reliability standards and maintain service levels as assigned by management.
- Perform product demos to customers
Competencies
- Knowledge of technological operations
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to exercise tact and good interpersonal skills.
- Possess project management, time management, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to be pro-active with a sense of urgency, understand and communicate technical documentation.
- Be a self-starter, a highly motivated person able to work in a fast paced environment that is continually changing.
- Ability to travel to customer and non-customer sites.
How to Apply
If you are
qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and
apply online by 5pm, 13th September 2013
Please note
that only qualified candidates will be contacted.