Product Operations (Security) Manager
Published: Thursday, 17 May 2007
A global telcoThe product operations units have a direct responsibility for carrying out the product and functional developments and translating that into appropriate support programs for the specific country.
· Responsible for overall profit and loss of the MSS portfolio in Asia Pacific
· Responsible for in-life management of the MSS portfolio in the product portfolio of Asia Pacific (ensuring bid to in-life service management)
· Ensuring Sales and support teams are fully supported in achieving their targets, by providing support with Special bids and Customer Presentations
· Provide training to Sales and all other teams who are required to be aware of the MSS portfolio and associated process and systems (Bid teams, Service Delivery & Assurance, Finance, Access and Solutions)
· Co-ordinate with Central product team required pricing changes and service or feature developments for the MSS portfolio
· Strive for Revenue and profit maximisation for the MSS portfolio in Asia Pacific, to be agreed with Manager and the Central product team
· Cost awareness and pushing for cost reduction in operational departments
· Initiate and implement product developments (service and coverage) in co-operation with the Central product team
Resources for which post holder is accountable:
· People: Additional resource allocated as required
· Budget: To be allocated based on additional resource requirement
Principal Working Relationships:
Sales
Work with Sales teams to support where required the sale of the MSS portfolio
Product Management
Co-ordinate with central MSS product team developments, cost and promotion activities relevant to Asia Pacific
Marketing
Co-ordinate with marketing trainings, promotions. Service positioning in key geographies across Asia
Customer Service
Co-ordinate with Asia Pacific customer service (delivery and assurance) all developments proposed by central product team, as well as to identify issues and feed back into central product team
Solutions /Packaged Solutions
Assist Global Business Management on special projects where product specialist knowledge and support is required. Also liaise with our client'sSecurity Practise for complex solutions and Consultancy-led sales.
Finance / Billing
Co-ordinate with Finance and Commercial planning the tracking of revenues and forecasting in the Asia Pacific region. Track the billing of customers to ensure revenue correctly allocate in co-ordination with Commercial planning
Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience
· 3 to 5 years experience in Managed Security portfolio / product management role in Asia, with a track record of commercial and/or technical achievement and P & L improvement.
· Able to deliver to tight timescales, to innovate, and to deliver products and solutions that meet customers requirements.
· Demonstrable interpersonal and relationship management skills to Director level.
· Demonstrable leadership and influencing skills at a senior level.
Desirable Skills & Experience
· Project management skills
· Experience in key customer contacts in sales support roles
· Strong commercial background
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Fluent English in conversation and writing
· Security Qualifications; eg CISSP
General CV submission
- Country: Singapore
- Employment Type: Full time
- Salary: Open