Innovation Coordinator Marketing
Location
Nicosia & Limassol |
Date
20/8/2013 |
Description
The successful candidate will manage, plan and organize the resources available throughout MTN for the development of VAS/content services,promotions and products. They will liaise with and organize the on-boarding of 3rd parties on the MTN network; and strategically analyse MTN’s positioning to suggest new products and services and/or enhancements to current.
Responsibilities:
Experience/Knowledge:
All interested candidates should send their CVs to [email protected] stating the job title and the location they are interested in the subject line.
The successful candidate will manage, plan and organize the resources available throughout MTN for the development of VAS/content services,promotions and products. They will liaise with and organize the on-boarding of 3rd parties on the MTN network; and strategically analyse MTN’s positioning to suggest new products and services and/or enhancements to current.
Responsibilities:
- Define any new product development and product requirements based on the technology roadmap of MTN and in conjunction with the various product managers.
- Drive business model innovations which would result in pricing and product innovations.
- Develop the Product portfolio plan to fit various market segments in conjunction with the various segment managers.
- Negotiating contracts with 3rd parties. Ensure effective interaction with the product suppliers
- Application of regulatory guidelines and mitigation of risk stemming from 3rd party services deployment.
- Ensuring that the portal content and communication is in line with the brand values.
- Manage the consumer product development process and lead cross-functional teams to ensure delivery towards product objectives.
- Provide input into price plans, tariff regulatory compliance and commercial health of the product portfolio.
- Determine the profitability of existing product portfolio and new products through financial modeling and analysis.
- Undertake regular market research and gather market intelligence to identify new product development opportunities and enhancements.
Experience/Knowledge:
- Degree or Business qualification in Marketing with Information Science – IT or Engineering related knowledge will be considered as an extra asset
- UI/UX knowledge on Mobile or Fixed Applications/Services will be a strong asset
- 2-3 years’ experience in Product Management in a Technical department and/or Marketing will be considered a strong asset
- 3 years’ experience in related sector (Telecoms/IT/ISP)
- Understanding of mobile technology as well as national and global trends
- Knowledge of consumer behavior and market dynamics
- Knowledge of Product development
- Understanding of mobile content portals
- Financial understanding
- Excellent communication skills
All interested candidates should send their CVs to [email protected] stating the job title and the location they are interested in the subject line.