VAC00609-Section Head – Mobile Devices
Consumer
place
Muscat, Oman
Short description
The role-holder will be responsible for leading and managing all associated mobile device business activities. Moreover, develops and drives the devices business; the integration, deployment and launch along-side wider service and product offering. Offers strategic and technological thought leadership and expertise on devices; ultimately ensuring the company becomes the First Choice destination for mobile devices and services.
Manages the mobile Device Inventory, Forecasting & Ordering to maximize a healthy inventory to drive product sales. Drive & manage OO wholesale and distribution model maximizing revenue and build long lasting partnership in Oman and other countries. Is pro-active in understanding industry best practice as well as new industry innovations and trends and be able to mix, match and synthesize those together with the aspirations of the company to match opportunities with needs.
Ooredoo Oman Family Member
Core Responsibilities
Product Strategy
Develop overall Mobile Devices Strategy with respect to new and existing products in the market. Coordinate with the OG on all Strategic Device Initiatives to ensure proper alignment of plans and programs with the group level plans. Achieve device Revenue KPIs as per AOP. Deliver best in class design for all OO touchpoints for devices. Deliver launch and OEM guidelines documents for all cross functional teams to support launches. Lead RFP and selection of partners / support eco system for devices. Analyze reports from market research and competition analysis to drive device partnership efficiencies. Manage all budgets allocated for devices and accessories and related products
Product Roadmap
Strategize, plan and execute device roadmap, which includes pricing, products, margin and logistics and recommend the future direction for devices. Develop and manage the device portfolio which satisfies the needs of various market segments. Understand segment needs and smartphone developments and recommend right strategies and priorities.
Product Analysis
Drive Market research, price and data analysis on devices. Understand Industry developments, competitor plans and positioning, and trends in customer demand and adoption for devices across segments. Prepare project dashboard for presentation to the management Good understanding of device sales, demand cycle, annual launch cycle for Tier 1 and 2 OEM partners Plan and execute launch of key new devices with Sales / Comms and Marketing Develop and Present progress reports to management Support the Trade channel and Retail in showcasing OO as the leader in devices and making OO a preferred destination for device
Product Development & Launch Management
Lead cross-functional teams to achieve product launch and ensure deadlines are met. Liaise with other functions, such as segments, Customer Service, Technology, Operation, Strategy and Finance to collect their inputs to product development process. Own and manage projects related to the devices and bundled offers in the market. Define detailed marketing requirements in the form of service specification documents based on value proposition briefs from Segment Managers. Project management of device launches working closely with Technology and Segment Managers. End to end management of testing of all new smartphones.
Performance Monitoring
Responsible of the full product P&L including product business case definition Oversees Product performance management, ensuring Product objectives are met across the company Active monitoring, evaluating and reporting of the key KPIs.
Skills Required
Job specific technical skills
Partnership management Reporting and device dashboard High level understanding of mobile device technologies. Project Management Product Development and Implementation Product Strategy and Definition Product monitoring and reporting
Soft skills:
Communicating Effectively Planning & Organizing Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving Financial and Business Acumen Customer focus Results orientated Teamwork
The Person
You have a degree with technical background. You have 8 years of experience in Telecoms industry preferably with reputable Mobile Operators/ Handset vendors.
Minimum 5 years of experience in product management preferred Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in partnership management, distribution management design 2-5 year experience of managing teams Good understanding of device ecosystem Experience in working channels direct and indirect including online Significant knowledge of latest trends , innovation Track record of defining successful strategic visions based upon competitive analysis Track record of project execution through driving high quality cross functional teams Ms Office proficiency Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic
Addtional Information
For all
internal Ooredoo Oman applicants that wish to apply to this vacancy; you are required to discuss with your line manager first before applying. You will also need to have been working in your current position for a minimum period of 24 months with a minimum performance Grade three rating.
Note: All the internal positions will be screened based on:
- Promotion Matrix
- Relevance Years of experience
First priority will be given to the applicants who will meet the requirements of the promotion matrix and who will have relevance years of experience as per the job requirements.
For all
Non-Ooredoo Oman employees who work for another operation under
Ooredoo Group you are required to seek written HR approval from your company first before applying.
