Product & Services Development Manager – Uganda Telecom

Are
you a highly motivated, self-driven individual with ambition, character and
right attitude? Are you a team player willing to grow through the ranks and
advance your career? If you are out there, then Uganda Telecom, the leading
Communications provider in Uganda is looking for you to fill one of the
positions below.

Product
& Services Development Manager

Reporting
to: Head of Marketing

 

The
successful candidates will demonstrate;

·        
Excellent
verbal communication skills

·        
Strong
interpersonal skills which will facilitate effective working relationships

·        
Good
leadership skills

·        
Strong
analytical skills and the ability to recognize trends and opportunities and
plan/execute action to exploit business opportunities

·        
Personal
commitment to meet or exceed all targets and objectives

·        
Ability
to present compelling business cases for major investment in marketing

·        
Ability
to work with teams and lead teams to achieve business objectives

·        
Ability
to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment

·        
Experience
working with and managing relationships with external agencies and 3rd party
agencies

·        
Utmost
professional integrity

·        
Confidentiality
and impartiality

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Applicants
must have

·        
A
Postgraduate degree in IT, Marketing or Commerce

·        
At
least 5 (five) years of relevant experience in a similar role in a fast paced
telecommunications or FMCG sector

·        
Experience
in Product based on segments’ needs development

·        
A
good understanding of pricing and profitability models

·        
To develop marketing communications strategy for routes to market, budget
requirements and time to market

·        
To
perform and manage the analysis of competitive services offering

·        
To
develop strategic and tactical plans so as to achieve business objectives.
Including development and implementation of product Iqunch plans and all
relevant technical requirements to support product initiatives

·        
To
adhere to the agreed UTL guidelines so as to ensure effective product planning,
introduction and post launch evaluations.

·        
To
produce reports about Product profitability reviews, KPI packs and change
influences

·        
To
embrace the principles of accelerating growth

How
to Apply

Applications from suitably
qualified candidates should be submitted to:
The Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer

Uganda Telecom Rwenzori
Courts PO Box 7171

Kampala Or recruitment@utlcoug

Closing Date: 19th June
2012
at 1700hrs Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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