Layer3 is one of the fastest-growing network and security infrastructure companies in West Africa, providing award-winning services, including managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization and mobile device management solutions.
Our unique model integrates best-of-breed technologies from global leaders such as Juniper Networks, Blue Coat, Polycom, AirWatch, F5, Extreme Networks and VMware, coupled with our next-generation metro fiber networks, to offer unparalleled services and after-sales support to some of the most demanding customers.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Product Manager - Computing & Storage
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- As Product Manager - Computing & Storage, you will truly straddle the strategy and execution of the product.
- You will be responsible for managing the evolution of your product across multiple dimensions (e.g., feature & functionality, cost, risk and support), working with key internal and external stakeholders.
- As such, you will conduct analyses of market trends, customer empathy, and internal and external data to define a differentiated product vision that delivers unique value.
- You will act as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the product related to business stakeholders, partners, and customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Convert localized trends and requirements into product features.
- Define the product strategy and roadmap
- Work with OEMs and external third parties to review and develop opportunities for business
- Be an expert with respect to the competition
- Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product
- Perform product presentations, demos and proof of value/concept to customers
- Work with internal stakeholders to design solutions and proposals for customers
- Provide pricing and pricing templates to meet revenue and profitability goals
- Deliver a monthly/quarterly revenue forecast
- Develop sales tools and collateral
- Engage customers with Sales Team to close deals
- Propose an overall budget to ensure success
- Brief and train the sales force
- Work with Marketing to develop press releases and newsletters for customers and the public
- Work with Marketing to organize customer workshops, webinars and seminars
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business Administration from a recognized Institution.
- No less than 6 years of Industry experience in Telecom, Banking, Fintech, Mobile Money etc.).
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a similar role.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience writing business requirements/solutions.
- Good to have experience working with Agile Team
- Excellent time management, particularly the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in line with business objectives
Key Skills Required:
- Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
- Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own initiatives, line of business, and associated stakeholders.
- Experience in computing, storage and cloud solutions, across multiple OEMs to solve business problems.
- Adept ability to gather information and data in build, buy and partner options for solving customer problems.
- Demonstrated experience deriving key insights and patterns from customer interviews and using that input to clarify problem statements.
- Demonstrated experience navigating matrixed organizations and teams with proven success in leveraging the right people and resources at the right time for consistent and dependable delivery.
- Proven success in building, developing, leading, and motivating teams, with or without direct reporting relationships.
- Solid track record of taking end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing roadmap strategy and definition, with a strong focus on KPIs and metrics.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Facilities Management Building Maintenance Property Management Service Level Agreements Contract Management.
Work Conditions:
- On-call availability
- Willingness and ability to travel.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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