VAS 3G Segment Manager Ref: JS0512L012

We are seeking candidates for the position VAS 3G Segment Manager at a Large Multinational Telecom Operator Company

Position Title: VAS 3G Segment Manager

Nationality/Citizenship: Any 

Position Type: Expatriate (Expat) position 

Company Type: Large Multinational Operator Company

Sector: Telecom 

Position Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Salary:  US $4K to US $6K per month (may vary) -- along with other expat benefits (accommodation, schooling, etc.) 

Essential Requirements:

-- Experience in Telecom Operator company

-- Experience in 3G

-- At least 3 to 5 years of experience in VAS management/segment management/product management

-- Experience of managing Mobile Internet/Digital Services 

Important: Please mention your 3G experience in CV.

Position Purpose:

-- To facilitate the achievement of Marketing Team objectives and manage day to day activities across a portfolio of Value Added solutions primarily focusing upon revenue management through Mobile Internet, Music, Content & Utility based services.

Education & Professional Qualification:

-- Degree(s)/Major(s): Masters in Business Administration with specialization either in Marketing/MIS/Finance

Experience:

-- At least 3-5 years of experience in product/segment management in a related field and a

proven ability to lead complex products and teams into a profitable and stable business

-- At least 2 years of experience of managing Mobile Internet/Digital services

-- International exposure of managing Digital Services/Mobile Internet in an international

Market

Key Responsibilities:

-- Assist the Marketing director and the management in defining measurable indicators to monitor and meet VAS revenue targets

-- VAS Strategy formulation including channels & Device programs in collaboration with Segments team

with key focus on Mobile Internet/Digital Services

-- Alignment of local BU strategy with the Mobile Internet Strategy Asia and Global Digital Services Strategy

-- Participation in product strategies, tactical and operational development and roadmap definition for VAS

-- Establish and maintain VAS revenue penetration targets across all segments.

-- Lead (plan, execute & follow up) achievement of VAS Business Plan goals (including financial contribution) belonging for the products of responsibility

-- Finalize commercial arrangement for Vendor/Content Sourcing after consultation with Segments Team

-- Maintain prime customer liaison and first internal contact on VAS commercial matters

-- Initiate and communicate 12 – month’s market rolling and activity plan (detailed quarterly).

-- Initiate product campaigns and promotions development in coordination with the marketing communication team during product launch and throughout the product life cycle.

-- VAS and Segment managers work in close coordination & ensure revenue achievement from all VAS streams i.e. Content, Data, Utilities etc. segment wise.

-- Communicate cross CD and divisions the scope, schedule and technical/financial terms of VAS related

activities with the purpose to secure necessary operational involvement, resources and ownership cross

divisions.

-- Ensure a smooth operations amongst the Marketing and Functional team by involving all the stake holders in the decision making process.

-- Frame, scope & specify plans and concepts so Product is able to secure platforms, functionality and capacity according to specified requirements

-- Provide leadership in justification and launch of VAS related initiatives

-- Establish & Monitor products behavior and performance (according to standard reporting procedures) and suggest enhancements and changes for better VAS profitability

-- Take complete ownership of VAS profit and loss statement

-- Optimization of Revenues from Current services in VAS portfolio through ATL & targeted BTL activities

-- Agree with marketing communication & with the segment departments on the delivery channel of the

products.

Functional Skills and Knowledge Areas:

-- First class customer facing skills with the ability to listen analyze scenarios and communicate back solutions in the customers’ language.

-- Deep understanding of the mobile wireless business, particularly Mobile Internet

-- Team Management in a large organization with proven mentoring and coaching capability.

-- Project management/Product management experience

-- Extensive experience in the cellular industry with particular concentration in customer facing wireless

services.

-- Strong understanding of the business drivers of carrier service deployment in GSM networks.

-- Experience either in a operator as product or solution lead for significant revenue bearing services, or in an account facing solution vendor is required.

-- Familiarity with business analytics and out of the box approach to solutions a strong positive

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Please send your resume to fahad@careerpakistan.org