Job Description

Business unit, Department, ReportingBusiness Unit ITSS
Department ITSS
Job grade/level M4Core DescriptionResponsible for the product strategy and governance for the HPE line of business product portfolio. Responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and client requirements, contributing to the product vision, and working closely with Sales, Marketing and support to ensure client and key stakeholder needs are met while supporting the overall BCX strategy and goals.Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Define product governance structures & establish PLCM and ensure that it is adhered to.
• Maintain designated product portfolio & establish HPE Product Portfolio Forum.
• Collaborate with the Product team to craft a BCX product strategy.
• Gather market requirements and in response develop differentiated products and enhance existing products, with defined processes.
• Ensure the management of Product portfolios (Description/Value proposition, Offerings & Packages, Cost and Pricing).
• Manage Product Performance (Fulfilment Assurance, Financial Performance), and Product Life Cycle considerations (i.e., building product roadmaps, particularly Technology roadmaps).
• Enable product positioning and outbound messaging with collateral as well as enablement of Sales Force through training, incentives and battle cards.
• Promote the product externally with the press, clients, and partners and monitor the competition.
• Measure existing customer service performance, technology refresh, optimization and research and development.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at HPE, and other strategic partners, including executives, sales teams, and product managers.

Core Functional Skills & CapabilitiesRisk ManagementFinancial ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTeam ManagementProduct KnowledgeCore Behavioural CompetenciesJob MatchPersuading and InfluencingPresenting and Communicating informationDelivering Results & Meeting customer expectationsApplying expertise & TechnologyDeciding & Initiating ActionMinimum QualificationsNQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in IT/Computer Science or Business ManagementOR NQF 4: Grade 12Additional Education -Preferred /AdvantageExperience7 years relevant experience in product management/partner management with the focus on HPE products and solutions. At least 2 years' experience on management level is also required.OR9 years relevant experience in product management/partner management with the focus on HPE products and solutions. At least 2 years' experience on management level is also required.CertificationsProfessional Memberships in Relevant IndustryLevel of Engagement & Span of ControlSpan of Control 1-4
Level of Engagement Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.Special Requirements / Employment ConditionRequired to travel locally and/or internationallyWorkplace / Physical RequirementsHybrid Remote WorkerNon-Billable

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