Senior Manager: Product And Portfolio

ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Designation:

Senior Manager: Product and Portfolio


Category:

MultiChoice Group


Level:

Management


Closing date:

07-Aug-2025


Position Type:

Permanent


Location:

MultiChoice City




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The Organisation





The MultiChoice Group is a broad-based multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security serving rapidly growing base of 13.5 million households. Eminent brands within the group include DSTV, GOTv, SuperSport, M-net, DSTVnow, Showmax and Europe based content security leader Irdeto. Key areas of operations are:


Storytelling ranging from content creation, production and aggregation including the best global general entertainment, sport and eminent African content library, delivered to customers Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services; SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets, and Advertising: providing dynamic media solutions; handling commercial airtime, on-air sponsorships, content integration, and online sales across a variety of 130+ channel brands on linear TV, VOD, social media, and digital platforms.

The group's strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. MultiChoice Group (MCG) has a successful history of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues primarily through subscription model, with a growing contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to:


Expand Pay TV, SVOD subscriber base and advertising sales Focus on investment and technology Maintain a local approach Provide quality service Attract innovative and motivated employees

Purpose of the Position:



To optimize overall business effectiveness through planning & execution of projects & programmes aligned to the business objectives


To manage programme & portfolio Management by overseeing the Project, Strategy & Cost Management Office (PSC) function


To operationalize organization strategy by supporting the organization through Client, Revenue, People & Tech Strategy implementation


To manage revenue through a strong Cost & Revenue strategy for ROI management






Key Performance Objectives



Project & ROI Management








Plan & execute projects & programmes aligned to DMS company strategy


Manage investment & return on the initiatives


Operationalize organization strategy by executing projects across Client, Revenue, People & Tech Strategy






Business Optimization



Provide subject matter expertise in process management and system enhancements Provide world-class solutions to enable the business to function optimally Perform gap assessments based on benchmarks, leading practice and best-in-class competitors Execute Client & Revenue optimization Strategies Execute People Strategy

Cross-functional leadership & Stakeholder Management



Establish and lead strong cross-functional teams to implement optimisation initiatives Actively manage stakeholder expectations across DMS in terms of delivery timelines Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in DMS, Connected Video, GE, SuperSport and EBS Manage the allocated functional budget Develop business improvement KPIs per initiative Establish and lead strong cross functional teams to implement innovation and optimization initiatives Actively manage stakeholder expectations across DMS in terms of delivery timelines and system functionality Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in DMS, Connected Video, and EBS, BTD, etc. Manage relationships with any third party technology and systems suppliers Collaborate, champion and enable effective leadership and synergistic cross-functional working relationships Manage the allocated functional budget Develop business improvement, optimization and innovation KPIs per initiative Set up an evaluation criterion consisting of key financial and non-financial metrics to shortlist innovative ideas that should be developed for short term tactical gains or long term strategic advantages

People Management



Lead the recruitment and retention of the best talent and drive a culture of continuous improvement Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members Determine and analyse development needs for the team and ensure that identified training requirements are budgeted for and executed Review and update the department's organisation structure and role description on at least an annual basis to ensure that they are fit for purpose and contain all the accountabilities of each team member

Qualifications



Post-graduate degree in Administration, Strategy or Engineering


Relevant Qualification in Accounts, Planning & Finance management, Project Management, Product Lidecycle Management






Experience




10-12 years of overall business experience in strategy, planning & accounts management 6-7 yrs relevant experience in planning, executing & managing ROI projects & programmes, change management & product lifecycle management. Experience in managing cost & budget planning and implementation of related projects Experience in managing client relationships with internal & external stakeholders Experience working on adhoc assignments which requires demands travelling in a high-pressure environment Strong understanding of Data & Analytics pertaining to al the areas within business Demonstrated delivery of projects and proven record of implementing solutions in a large-scale organization Experience working in a high-pressure environment with challenging stakeholders

Behavioural Competencies




Relationship Building Accountability Conflict Resolution Decision Making Coaching Persuading and Influencing

Technical Competencies




Strategy & Planning Execution Financial & Accounts Management Risk Management Project Management Presentation Skills Process engineering SLA Management Audience measurement metrics * Data driven approach

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1480295
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned