Overview
Product Manager - Network
As Product Manager - Network, you will you will manage the SD-WAN service within SITA Network portfolio for global ATI (Air Transport Industry) market.. You will be accountable for achieve the strategic financial and customer satisfaction objectives for the managed products. They will shape the product strategy to achieve revenue and profit growth of the products in line with the SITA strategic plans and manage the performance of the product line throughout its product life cycle.
Reporting to the Senior Product Manager , you will be a part of the Communication and Data exchange-Network
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What you will do
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Product Strategy
o Analyse and understand SD-WAN market trends and customer needs
o Articulate and document the SD-WAN product vision strategy and define the target market in line with market trends, customer needs and SITA strategy.
- Sales/Channel Strategy and Support
o Support bid management processes and pre-sales customer interactions
o Support Salesforces with a clear product value proposition and training
o Act as an escalation point of contact for all commercial activities related to the products
- Product Innovation and Development
o Define product functional requirements
o Guide product development project throughout the build/launch process to ensure delivery of the right product to market within the agreed timescales
o Participate in cross-functional teams that ensure the timely/cost-effective and quality delivery of product developments and product performance
o Contribute to the management of partnerships and supplier relationships
o Monitor and manage the cost structure related to the product
- Product Roadmap/ Life Cycle Management
o Track the product(s) P&L revenue new business and profitability including competitive pricing of the product(s) in the marketplace to achieve desired sales volumes/optimized profit
o Propose product investments
o Drive cost and revenue optimization Lifecycle activities
- Product Marketing/Value Proposition/Market Intelligence
o Responsible for all product marketing activities during the lifetime of the product including the implementation of the product launch plan promotional and collateral support plan and sales support/infrastructure plan to drive the successful acquisition and retention of customers
o Organize run and work with user groups and other customer forums to develop customer relationships and influence market thinking
- Product Pricing Strategy
o Ensure that key players understand the pricing strategy and apply it.
- Product Performance
o Responsible for managing and achieving the expected cost optimization targets
- Product Management Practice
o Act as coordinator for those working on the product development stage-gate and product projects
- Supplier governance
o Participate in the supplier steering committees and act as the network team SPOC
- Internal support to other solution lines
o Ensure proper recharging mechanisms are applied
Qualifications
Who you are
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in product management for SD-WAN in telecommunications or managed service provider environment.
- A track record of delivering results in Product Management in a global business environment and within a technology solution-based business.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of networking technologies and IT trends
- Good knowledge of Product Management Stage-Gate or other product development methodology
- Good financial acumen
- Innovation Skills and a track record in defining market requirements and functional specifications
- Understanding of the latest trends and innovations within the airline/airport industry and relevant technology areas is a plus
- Capability of leading and influencing virtual teams within a global and international environment
- Capability of presenting clear ideas and seeking stakeholders buy-in across different functions in the company
PROFESSION COMPETENCIES
- Product Management
- Networking Technology
- Business Analytics
- Commercial Acumen
- Communicating Complex Concepts
- Competitive Environment
- Customer/Market Focus
- Knowledge of Product Line
- Market Research
- Marketing Strategy and Positioning
- Partnering for Clients' Success
- Planning: Tactical Strategic
- Product Development Life Cycle
- Relationship Management
- Requirements Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer
SITA’s workplace is all about diversity: many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce, and colleagues who’ve been working here for decades collaborate with those just out of college and early in their careers. SITA is a place of change and constant improvement, where we're always pushing ourselves to find better ways of doing things: smarter, quicker, easier, for us and our customers and for their customers too.
And we offer all the good stuff you’d expect like holidays, bonus, flexible benefits, medical policy, pension plan and access to world class learning.
Welcome to SITA
SITA is the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don’t just connect the global aviation industry. We apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, and passenger process in air transport.
We design, build, and support technology solutions all with one vision to create easy air travel every step of the way. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Are you ready to explore the opportunities?
