Solutions Manager

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Solutions Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Department: Technical
Job Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• The Cloud Product Manager will be responsible for the development of Cloud products and serve the primary product expert.
• He will lead cloud product design, development and release process for assigned products and maintain the product development road map, lead cloud hyperscaler product development and support

Other responsibilities include:

• Oversee and coordinate marketing intelligence, manage the collection, description, analysis and prioritise requests for cloud product functionality from customers and prospects
• Support marketing, sales and support through leading the development and maintenance of various technical marketing collateral including application notes, FAQs, product notes, user guides, presentations, demos, and online marketing content
• Develop support resources and training for sales, customers, manuals, and technical support.
• Manage the cloud business case and go-to-market plans, including relevant budgets and break-even analyses.
• Document and report problems and recommend solutions/improvements.
• Develop hands-on, in-depth knowledge of competitive products and maintain technical analysis of competitive strengths and weaknesses
• Analyze product portfolio and customer behaviors to determine enhancement opportunities and formulate customer stickiness and retention strategies.
• Manage all processes and approvals for launch of new products and ensure compliance with laid-down policies and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between commercial and technical teams ensuring proper interpretation of business requirement.
• Manage relationships with vendors and strategic partners ensuring their clear understanding of the product development scope and our business requirement.
• Monitor competition and maintain a good knowledge of their products and product development strategy.
• Participate in product performance benchmarking activities.
• Perform product demonstrations at trade shows, online seminars, and other events.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• At least 8 years’ experience in the Engineering or the ICT industry with 4 - 6 years’ experience in product development
• Microsoft azure certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering or Information and Communication Technology

Demand on the Job:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong project and self-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Passion to understand the market needs and find innovative solutions to them.
• Well-informed of the market competitive structure, industry practices and regulation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to identify root cause and develop solutions
• Ability to follow a prescriptive design process and to work within the allotted project time limits
• Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; able to identify trends and create relevant products.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and results oriented; demonstrated track record of proactively establishing and following through on commitments.
• Strong presentation and communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts to field sales teams, technical and non-technical customers, and C-level client contact.