A consulting firm seeks qualified candidates to fill this role 

Reports to: Manager - business development, COO

Responsibilities:

• Periodically engage in Market research and product research to identify the key requirements for a new product or a product upgrade.
• Determines customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information.
• Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with various departments in the company
• Constantly Ensure a market driven and well thought out product offering, including pricing, placement, and promotion.
• Regularly Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.
• Provide information for management by preparing periodic short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports, analysis, Develop, measure and track Return On Investments (ROI) of products.
• Introduce and market new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, marketing, analyse and troubleshoot product issues in a timely fashion.
• Sharp focus on revenue and margin opportunities that fit the company’s strategy and core competencies.
• Regularly Communicate new product ideas and concepts to Manager, Manage the entire product lifecycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Ensure Coordination in preparing product design documents and specifications and identify the features that can be incorporated.
• Obtains product market share by working with sales director to develop product sales strategies.
• Complete product development projects within allotted budgets and timelines.
• Work with external third parties to develop partnerships and opportunities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to fulfil the job functions or as assigned

Job competencies and capabilities  

• Experience using product management tools like stage – gate, Agile
• Results-oriented and good project management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to Write exceptional original material, edit, proofread, and finalize written material. 
• Ability to Gather and report numerical data and produce statistical reports.
• Excellent collaborative skill;  
• Attention to detail; Comfortable working in a loosely structured organization;  
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules;  
• Be eager to learn;  
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Package