Junior Product Manager

From its roots in 1990, Alaris Antennas has grown to become a substantial supplier of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) antennas. For the global defence and security markets, Alaris Antennas’ mission is to deliver high quality antenna Solutions, on time, through technical and service excellence.

Alaris Antennas, 1 Travertine Ave, N1 Business Park, Centurion, 0157, South Africa

The Junior Product Manager supports the commercial product function by gathering inputs, compiling pricing packages for new development and configuration opportunities, maintaining accurate product data, and ensuring Sales receives timely and accurate product information. This role bridges Sales, Product, and Engineering, enabling fast, reliable responses to customer requests while supporting product lifecycle discipline.

ANNEXURE A: JOB PROFILE
1. POSITION

Position Title

Junior Product Manager

Department

Product Management

Reporting to

Chief Product and Solutions Officer

2. REQUIREMENTS Education

Work Experience

Minimum: 1-5 Years

Nature of Applicable Experience

No prior product management experience is required, but candidates should demonstrate:

• Exposure to an engineering discipline (RF, electronics, mechanical, systems, test, or similar)
• Commercial inclination — interest in pricing, costing, customer requirements, or the business side of engineering
• Curiosity about markets, customer applications, and how products create value
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product
• A disciplined and structured approach to documentation, detail, and data accuracy

Computer Literacy

MS Excel (Advanced)

MS Word (Advanced)

MS PowerPoint (Advanced)

Suggested:

Matlab

Other Characteristics

Basic understanding of engineering principles (RF, electronics, systems, or mechanical is advantageous)

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications, and design documentation at a high level

Comfort collaborating with engineers and asking clarifying questions and challenging ideas and proposals

Strong numerical and analytical ability for pricing, cost modelling, and comparisons

Ability to structure information logically (tables, breakdowns, assumptions)

Willingness to learn commercial principles (margin, cost structure, product positioning)

Comfortable preparing structured documents, summaries, and pricing packs

Able to communicate technical inputs in a business-friendly form

High attention to detail for documentation, product data, and internal coordination

3. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND TASKS

Gather cost, technical, and effort inputs from Product Owners, Chief Engineers, and Technical Leads

Compile pricing models for:

• New development
• Variant/feature changes
• Application-specific configurations

Record and maintain pricing assumptions, engineering estimates, and commercial conditions

Prepare structured pricing packs

Lead and defend pricing proposals in opportunity forums

Sales Request Handling & Coordination — 30%

Act as first point of contact for Sales queries on configurations, product data, and documentation

Validate incoming customer requirements and route technical queries appropriately

Maintain request logs and ensure timely turnaround for internal stakeholders

Product Data & Documentation Accuracy — 15%

Keep product specifications, variant tables, datasheets, and pricing accurate and current

Ensure alignment across ERP/PLM and customer-facing material

Support version control and document update processes

Track quoting frequency, margins, and recurring opportunity patterns

Collect and structure feedback from Sales and customers for management review

Support early lifecycle tasks such as status updates, changes in product configurations, or known-issue tracking

Market & Competitive Input — 10%

Assist with competitive product comparisons and pricing benchmarks

Produce structured summaries for strategic review

Contribute to roadmap developments

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