Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, as well as managing and delivering the product roadmap with the A2P & API segment. Their main role is to represent the voice of the customer and ensure that the product is meeting their needs and expectations.

Define the positioning and go-to-market messaging and strategies for assigned products/solutions within a defined segment and region.

Build and manage impactful & innovative product launch plans that are fully synced with business and revenue goals and ensure effective and ongoing relevancy in the market to drive demand generation and pipeline.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Product Lifecycle management: Consolidates demand forecast for the products handled, and initiates business viability for potential infrastructure development required to support the demand. Defines standard product specifications and service levels to ensure the offering of relevant and competitive products that meet customer expectations. Defines, monitors and updates pricing and cost structure based on market, cost and competition. Ensures profitability of assigned products. Optimizing product costs where necessary to drive profitability.
• Product backlog management: The product owner is responsible for creating and managing the product backlog, which includes identifying and defining user stories, tasks, and features that need to be developed.
• Prioritization: The product owner determines the priority of items in the backlog based on customer needs, business objectives, and market conditions. They work closely with stakeholders and development teams to prioritize work based on value and urgency.
• Requirement gathering: The product owner collaborates with stakeholders, including customers, business owners, and development teams, to gather and analyze requirements. They translate these requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria that can be understood by the development team.
• Roadmap development: The product owner creates and maintains the product roadmap, which outlines the product's strategic direction and key features to be delivered. They work closely with stakeholders to ensure the roadmap aligns with their needs and expectations.
• Sprint planning and execution: The product owner participates in sprint planning meetings and works with the development team to define the scope of work for each sprint. They provide guidance and clarification on user stories and acceptance criteria and work closely with the team throughout the sprint to ensure that the product is developed according to the agreed-upon requirements.
• Stakeholder engagement: The product owner acts as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, such as customers and business owners. They gather feedback, communicate updates, and manage expectations throughout the development process.
• Product launch and support: The product owner is involved in the product launch, ensuring that the product is ready for market release. They monitor user feedback and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and make adjustments to the product backlog and roadmap as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• IT/Telco Industry Expertise
• P%L, Product Management, Marketing, Brand Management, Project Management
• Knowledge of Products and Technologies
• Profitability & Cost Management
• Project Management
• Product Marketing & Development
• Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration/Business Management, Business Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Marketing