PRODUCT MANAGER - Cape Town Verfied

R 16500 per month Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 20-10-2014 3:02:54 PM
17-11-2014 3:02:54 PM
KPA’s

Product research for new and existing products
Design development strategies for new and existing products
Ensuring regulatory compliance for new and existing products
Continuous research/ analysis/testing regarding new and existing products
Develop product plan for product viability and check against the relevant criteria
Present development and financial plans to the Product Head for discussion and approval
Develop product plans and implementation for new fields of interest
Monitor performance and profitability of the products on an ongoing basis
Reporting of product performance of the portfolio
Maintenance of current products
Provide ongoing support to Operational Management and departments to ensure excellent service delivery to students
Oversee and co-ordinate the development, implementation and launch of all new and existing products for the portfolio.
Responsible for ensuring consistency and relevant information is reflected between the product, advertising material and sales training documentation
Develop and manage Product Development budgets for new and existing products

REQUIREMENTS

3 year tertiary qualification in marketing / education or equivalent qualification (Diploma/ Degree)
Sound project management experience
Strong communication skills (written, interpersonal and presentation)
Ability to professionally liaise and negotiate with senior external and internal business partners
Build and maintain relationships with supplier and industry partners
An understanding of the Technical and Computer industry (example: Nated programmes, Comptia and Microsoft etc.)
An understanding of the role of the regulatory bodies, the SETAs and Umalusi in the Distance Education industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project Management
Ability to work independently/ effectively on own initiative
Influential, be a self-starter, pro-active, multi-tasker, results oriented individual and deliver under pressure
Ability to internalise new processes and developments in the industry
Initiate and sets-up development teams during development and implementation phases
Strong relationship management skills
Ability to manage multiple teams within the organisation and 3rd parties
Ability to conduct strong research, problem analysis, judgment and decision making
Manage the entire product life cycle from concept to commercialization to financial reporting
Understand target market and competitors
Ability to assess and correctly forecast market trends

Use reference "PRODUCT MANAGER" when applying.

Recruiter: INTEC College