Job Description

Business unit, Department, Reporting
Business Unit ITSS
Department ITSS
Job grade/level M4
Core Description
Responsible 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 & Capabilities
Risk Management
Financial Management
Business Development
Team Management
Product Knowledge
Core Behavioural Competencies
Job Match
Persuading and Influencing
Presenting and Communicating information
Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
Applying expertise & Technology
Deciding & Initiating Action
Minimum Qualifications
NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in IT/Computer Science or Business Management
OR NQF 4: Grade 12
Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage
Experience
7 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.
OR
9 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.
Certifications
Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry
Level of Engagement & Span of Control
Span of Control 1-4
Level of Engagement Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.
Special Requirements / Employment Condition
Required to travel locally and/or internationally
Workplace / Physical Requirements
Hybrid Remote Worker
Non-Billable