Portfolio Manager at Vodacom

Job description

The G Band Portfolio Manager role is based within CBU

The role of the Portfolio Manager is to develop and manage a portfolio of consumer mobile products as part of a product team in line with company goals and CBU strategy. To give inputs into the product strategy and product roadmap of the company

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide input to the product strategy and roadmap for business area
• To work with different parts of the business to deliver products and services (This would involve working on documentation, providing inputs and evaluation for financial business cases, defining business rules and working with customer experience teams to define and refine customer journeys)
• To do revenue projections and forecasts for revenue and analyse and identify shortfalls and areas of improvement
• To come up with new product ideas based on consumer and market trends and also historical data and performance
• To regularly review launched products to ensure the performance is in line with initial assumptions and implement corrective measures if needed and also look at how to improve/enhance products
• Keep track of competitor launches and take measures to mitigate risks
• Monthly product presentations for an audience consisting of managing executives and senior management
• Mentoring junior team members Core competencies, knowledge and experience

The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will Have

• Degree/Diploma in Digital Advertising, Related Degree AND at least 5 years’ experience in the media industry OR
• 7+ Years of Experience in Digital Advertising Technology related role

In addition to the details listed above, the ideal candidate will have an in depth knowledge and understanding

• Digital Advertising Technology
• Digital Advertising Types
• Project and Product Management
• Digital Advertising Media background (Preferably Mobile, Video and Technology experience)
• Strong Communication Skills: written and verbal

Budget - R200m
Direct Reports - None
Dotted Reports -3

The base location for this role is Midrand, Commercial Park

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.