Product Portfolio Manager

Typical Responsibilities

• Owner of the product range with responsibility for its commercial success throughout the Product Lifecycle, providing regular updates to key stakeholders and immediate input in the case of an incident.
• Form strong interface to central product management department and drive functional excellence initiatives on product management
• Updating the development team of any changes to the technical standards or legal aspects and how this will affect the Product Portfolio with supporting mitigation plans.
• Using competence and experience to assist development of successful products and actively support their roll out to the market.
• Always monitoring the products in the field. Managing the correction of non‑conformity and bugs while also being the conduit for Continuous Improvement ideas, updating the Product backlog and delivering client/market requirements to the PSM.
• Any other duties defined in the PCS or commensurate with the role.

Essential / Desirable:
To be identified by Degree level or equivalent ideally in Business or Technology. Desirable Application.

Essential / Desirable: A minimum of 5 years industry experience in supply, service or troubleshooting of Fire Alarm and Life safety systems. Essential Interview / Application Prior experience of Product or Portfolio management. Essential Interview / Application Customer focus experience gained in the sales, projects, or service departments. Desirable Interview / Application Knowledge of Export requirements. Desirable Interview / Application.

Essential / Desirable:
Excellent customer service skills. Essential Interview Great telephone manner. Essential Interview Excellent oral and written communication skills. Essential Interview / Application Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook. Essential Interview Ability to confidently deal with complex information. Essential Interview The ability to maintain accurate records and compile detailed specification documents. Essential Interview Ability to communicate effectively with staff at varying levels throughout the company.

Essential Interview Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative. Essential Interview Understanding of Technical Standards and legal obligations relating to product development. Essential Interview Experience of marketing strategy and launch plans. Desirable Interview Experience of using Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Dev-Ops and Git repository. Desirable Interview.

Essential / Desirable:
Commitment to confidentiality and data protection. Essential Interview Enthusiasm, innovation, and willingness to learn. Essential Interview / Application.

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