Globacom Nigeria: Product Development Managers

Globacom Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s Second National Operator in GSM. Fixed, Broadband and Gateway with operations in Republic of Benin and Ghana. It’s subsidiary, Glo1 has launched 9,800 kilometers of submarine cable from Bude in the U.K to Lagos, Nigeria, with branches into 14 West African Countries like Senegal, Cote D’lvoire, Ghana etc. It is also set to launch the commercial services of Glo1 submarine cable, which will revolutionize the data services in and out of West African Countries to the rest of the world. Suitably qualified candidates are required for the following position:

JOB TITLE: PRODUCT -DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS
Job Ref : PDM

Experience/Skills:
• Minimum of 5-8 years in telecom market.
• Possesses a broad knowledge of the DWDM/IPI MPLS/GMPLS.
• Experience with Data/Call Centers highly appreciated.

Responsibilities:
• Represent the continuum from product conception to product launch and product support.
• Explore potential opportunities in the marketplace to ultimately sell the product.
• Develop specific GLO-1 marketing plans and activities to establish, enhance or distinguish product placement within the competitive arena.
• Develop business plans and product positioning in the marketplace.
• Oversee market research, monitor competitive activity and identify customer needs.
• Establish pricing strategies.
• Interface with technical and sales to develop new products or enhance existing ones

Remuneration
These positions attract Internationally competitive remuneration packages

Application Closing Date is 25th August 2010

Method of Application
Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume with a passport photograph, if possible (quoting the relevant references for the vacancy in the subject of the e-mail) to:
Glo1.job@gloworld.com