Executive Director of Product Strategy

Senior Portfolio Manager Job Description

• We are looking for a Senior Portfolio Manager to drive our competitive and customer-focused device and future technology product portfolio across consumer and business segments.
• This role is responsible for the creation of consumer and business product portfolios, in-depth knowledge of global technology trends, and creation of vendor strategies to support our customers' focus and future direction.
• You will shape portfolio and ranging decisions based on market trends and customer needs, owning the strategic outlook, development, and creations of our product strategy and ranging for all hardware supporting consumer and business customers.
• Research, understand, educate the wider business on global trends in technology to support our customers, presenting ranges to senior management to get buy-in.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all product vendor relationships and lead vendor roadmap strategies and outlook for us.
• Develop our vendor strategy in association with the Senior Commercial Manager.
• Develop devices, broadband, products & technology portfolio ranging which will support our strategic ambitions for consumer and business.
• Get buy-in from all stakeholders and sign off from senior management.
• Research and understand latest trends in technology e.g. AI, supporting ranging strategy and educating key stakeholders within the business to support strategy.
• Align portfolio decisions with company strategy, customer demographics, and market trends across smartphones, broadband, and ecosystems.
• Sport product launches and go-to-markets in collaboration with trading, insights, supply chain, and wider business.
• Including product launches across all channels, including marketing support and performance tracking.
• Sport product lifecycle execution, ensuring cross-functional alignment and resolving commercial issues across all channels.
• Work with our insights team, Global CKIOD Team to build deep understanding of market trends, segmentation, pricing strategies, competitive landscape across networks and retailers.
• Maintain strong awareness of vendor and group strategies, aligning with network development plans to ensure relevant device support.
• Use commercial insight to identify growth opportunities, maximize ROI, and engage stakeholders on product features and technical requirements.
• Curate and manage a product portfolio that supports evolving customer segments and business growth.

Requirements:

• Experience in developing and executing technology ranges/portfolios for telecoms or multiples.
• A person who has real passion for technology, mobile devices, consumer products, and who is future-focused.
• Excellent partnership management skills for internal and external facing stakeholders.
• Strong ability to translate hardware, service, and technical features into customer benefits, system, and service impacts.
• An effective communicator and collaborator who can present a clear strategic outlook for the business.
• In-depth knowledge of market and global insights and ability to extract key information to support ranging and product decisions.
• Adaptability to fast-paced change of vendor partner roadmaps and ability to cascade effectively.
• Understanding EU & Local regulations and how these shape product portfolios.

Benefits:

• Flexible working with our new Hybrid model, our employees will enjoy more flexibility working from home and our Dublin Head office location (3 days per week office-based).
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus & pension contribution.
• 25 days holidays plus 2.5 company days Annual Leave buy or sell (buy or sell up to 5 days AL each year).
• Healthcare Insurance through our flexible benefits programme.
• Life assurance, phone & laptop, subsidized canteen.
• Access to learning & development tools such as Free on-site parking.