Product Manager (Computing & Storage) Vacancy at Layer3

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Position Title: Product Manager (Computing & Storage).

Job Station: Abuja, Lagos State.

INTRODUCTION:-

Product Manager (Computing & Storage) job opportunity is available at Layer3 for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Job Purpose

• As Product Manager, you will truly straddle the strategy and execution of the product.
• You will be responsible for managing the evolution of your product across multiple dimensions (e.g., feature & functionality, cost, risk and support), working with key internal and external stakeholders.
• As such, you will conduct analyses of market trends, customer empathy, and internal and external data to define a differentiated product vision that delivers unique value.
• You will act as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the product related to business stakeholders, partners, and customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Convert localized trends and requirements into product features.
• Define the product strategy and roadmap
• Work with OEMs and external third parties to review and develop opportunities for business
• Be an expert with respect to the competition
• Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product
• Perform product presentations, demos and proof of value/concept to customers
• Work with internal stakeholders to design solutions and proposals for customers
• Provide pricing and pricing templates to meet revenue and profitability goals
• Deliver a monthly/quarterly revenue forecast
• Develop sales tools and collateral
• Engage customers with Sales Team to close deals
• Propose an overall budget to ensure success
• Brief and train the sales force
• Work with Marketing to develop press releases and newsletters for customers and the public
• Work with Marketing to organize customer workshops, webinars and seminars.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering from a recognized Institution
• Around 5 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a similar role
• Experience in developing business requirements/solutions
• Good to have experience working with an agile team.

Key Skills Acquired:

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
• Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own initiatives, line of business, and associated stakeholders.
• Experience in computing and storage solutions, across multiple OEMs to solve business problems.
• Adapt ability to gather information and data in build, buy and partner options for solving customer problems.
• Demonstrated experience deriving key insights and patterns from customer interviews and using that input to clarify problem statements.
• Demonstrated experience navigating matrixed organizations and teams with proven success in leveraging the right people and resources at the right time for consistent and dependable delivery.
• Proven success in building, developing, leading, and motivating teams, with or without direct reporting relationships.
• Solid track record of taking end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing roadmap strategy and definition, with a strong focus on KPIs and metrics.

Work Conditions

• On-call availability
• Willingness and ability to travel and be away for long periods of time at a go.

Apply Before:-

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@layer3.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

WHO IS Layer3?

Layer3 is one of the fastest growing network and security infrastructure companies in West Africa, providing award-winning services, including managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization and mobile device management solutions.
Our unique model integrates best-of-breed technologies from global leaders such as Juniper Networks, Blue Coat, Polycom, AirWatch, F5, Extreme Networks and VMware, coupled with our next-generation metro fiber networks, to offer unparalleled services and after sales support to some of the most demanding customers.