Jinny Software Limited is embarking on a significant expansion programme in 2007 and as a consequence of this we are now producing more products to suit our customers growing needs. We now wish to a Product Manager to take dedicated ownership of products in our mobile messaging portfolio. The Product Manager will report into to the Head of Product Management and will have a close working relationship with the development teams and the other product managers.

Responsibilities

• Capture market requirements and defining the product strategy and roadmap to suit customer needs, working with both in house and third party development resources;
• You will work with the sales teams and customers to understand product deliverables and translate these requirements into product deliverables;
• You will ensure that the product is fully supported by professional documentation (White Papers & Product Descriptions) suitable for pre sales and after sales presentation to customers;
• You will facilitate cross-functional co-operation between product marketing (sales) and the development team, quality assurance, release management and technical standards;
• To champion the product and ensure its success in the market place;
• Keeping pace with market trends and adapting the product live cycle to suit;
• You will participate in sales activities and product demo’s at customer sites.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• At least five years experience in marketing and product management in the wireless telecoms, telecoms or Internet technologies industries.
• A broad knowledge of the mobile and telecoms market place;
• International experience of working with dispersed teams will be a significant advantage;
• Experience in a similar role and industry is essential with demonstrated ability to develop relationships and maintain credibility with field sales and development. Past customer facing experience is essential;
• A technical academic qualification (strong degree or Masters degree) in computer science or an engineering discipline;
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written;
• A good track record in problem analysis and problem solving;
• Detailed understanding of the software development life cycle;
• The ability to translate customer requirements into software features;
• Good management skills and must be a team player;
• Must be fluent in the English language and be willing to travel on company business.

Applicants

Interested candidates must be smart and solution driven, be willing to contribute immediately and capable of learning quickly in a fast changing business environment. The appointed individuals will be offered an attractive remuneration package, which will reflect the importance of these positions.

Applicants should send detailed curriculum vitae (in the English language), in strictest confidence, Llewellyn Farquharson at LF@jinny.ie or on +353 1 887 2632 (direct line).

PLEASE NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.