Product Manager (DBN) at BET Software

The successful incumbent will carry out user and product research, think strategically and have a commercial focus to drive results and eliminate roadblocks. You must be able to demonstrate deep product expertise using a broad range of Product Management techniques to analyse the market and competitive conditions, perform client and user research and develop strong product visions and roadmaps.

You Bring:

• Relevant degree.
• 5 years’ experience in the software development industry in a complex, high performance software environment.
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience within the software industry.
• 2 years’ experience in the gaming industry preferable.
• Proven track record of results technical and leadership.
• Analysis and budgeting experience.
• Proven results in engaging customers at executive level and senior management levels.
• Effective communication skills.
• The ability to coach and develop others while respecting their individual objectives.
• Influencing others by creating a participative and empowered environment. Create a high-performance environment for Teams. Empower Teams and individuals and drive participation for all Team Members.
• Stress tolerance: Able to handle a high-performing and fast-paced environment. Handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
• Results orientation: focused on the realisation of objectives and achieving ambitious objectives.
• Understanding of business objectives: seeks to understand the bigger picture of the business objectives. Ability to craft plans to realise the business objectives.
• Understanding of software development methodologies: current understanding of high-performance and scale software delivery and operational methodologies.

What You’ll Do

Create and execute product, technical and operational strategy, that aligns to product strategy to the delivery roadmap and group taking into consideration products, markets, customers and services.

• Facilitate an understanding of competitor analysis and market research to identify areas of opportunity and risk.
• Align with all other delivery-focused Teams with the aim to consistently achieve measurable objectives and develop a business case for new/innovative product stream/s for strategic development.
• Skilled at being able to translate strategic and tactical plans for execution and implementation at an operational level.
• Actively develops, drives and maintains product analysis (own and competitor) with the goal of improving BET’s existing product positioning.
• Accountable for the reporting and analysis of the relevant performance metrics.
• Institute strategic development so that the Development Team is ahead of business demand.
• Manages direct and indirect reports.
• Create a sense of ownership, with the intent of delivery value to the product and users/customers.
• Guide and manage Teams of Product Specialists, UI/UX designers and Business Analysts. Create cohesion and synergy between Teams to optimise collaborative potential.
• Ensure the Team is appropriately resourced, and members are equipped with the requisite skill required for both current and future projects. Understanding of requirements to be delivered on.
• Identify knowledge, skill or understanding which is required to improve performance and capability and action necessary steps to acquire it.
• Provide mentorship/coaching with the intent to impart knowledge, develop direct report and ensure that this filters throughout Team Members.
• Collaboratively works with Team Members to set performance goals and measures.
• Facilitates change management in appropriate levels due to changing situations and organisational /marketing requirements.