Senior Devices and Portfolio Manager
The Senior Devices and Portfolio Manager is a dynamic role that drives a competitive and customer-focused device portfolio across consumer segments for various organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop comprehensive product portfolios with in-depth knowledge of global technology trends.
* Design strategic vendor strategies to support the focus on customers and future direction.
* Owning the development and creation of product strategy and ranging for all hardware supporting consumers.
This role requires research, understanding, and education of the wider business on global trends in technology to support our customers. Present ranges to senior management to gain buy-in.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Manage all product vendor relationships and lead vendor roadmap strategies and outlook.
* Develop vendor strategies in association with key stakeholders.
* Develop devices, products & technology portfolio ranging which will support strategic ambitions for consumers.
* Gain buy-in from all stakeholders and secure 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 and ecosystems.
* Support product launches and go-to-markets in collaboration with trading, insights, supply chain, and wider business.
* 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.
This role involves curating and managing a product portfolio that supports evolving customer segments and business growth.
Requirements:
* Experience in developing and executing technology ranges/portfolios for multiple organizations.
* 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 pace change of vendor partner roadmaps and ability to cascade effectively.
* Understanding of regulatory requirements and how these shape product portfolios.