Product Specialist Job Vacancy at iConcepts

iConcepts Limited is well known in this field for developing leaders. The analogy to this feat is that of a successful sports team that consistently turns out world class players every year. This overall increase in knowledge and skill automatically increases the value of the whole firm, which is clearly visible in our approach to our assignments. We fine tune and bring the best out of those that are determined.

iConcepts is currently recruiting for the position below:

Job Position: Product Specialist (iConcepts)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

 Information about the Job             

 Under the supervision of the Head of Products, the Innovation Specialist will be required to work with a wide range of staff across the iConcepts business. He will also work with network operators and with technical service providers, open-source development communities, and local developers to test new and innovative ideas aiming at addressing real life problems using mobile technology.

Duties

Coordinate and provide support on overall innovation strategy and product roadmap, including formulation, design, planning and implementation in close collaboration with the Content Unit, IT and Business Development where applicable

Proactively scout for new innovative ideas and opportunities in mobile technology

Promote and incubate products contained in the roadmap to support the attainment of the business’ growth targets

Identify opportunities for new partnerships and lead proposal development efforts with mobile network operators in collaboration with the Business Development Unit where applicable.

Develop partnerships and network with local innovators, youth organizations, NGOs, cultural and religious organizations, the private sector, local media and academia to build and provide a space to nurture and test new and innovative ideas and build capacity.

Coordinate and support development and testing of innovation products to strengthen and improve efficiency and effectiveness of iConcepts service delivery. More specifically, provide technical support for deployment of data-driven products and services –including negotiations with mobile network companies and other service providers.

Train iConcepts staff and other end users, where applicable in the use of innovation products and processes.

Document tested products and ensure effective sharing and generation of knowledge on mobile technology innovations in the entire business.

Support iConcepts efforts to showcase successful product innovations at mobile technology forums

Set up clear monitoring mechanisms for effectively launched products to ensure their continued performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

 Advanced university degree in Economics, Marketing or the social sciences, or other relevant disciplines, with training or requisite experience in Product Development in the Telecommunications or ICT industry

At least 2 years of experience with demonstrated results in Project/Program Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Familiar with the concept of growth hacking

Demonstrated communication and relationship building skills

Excellent oral and written presentation skills

Excellent team player able to participate and coordinate team activities as required

Proven capacity to work with collaborative teams across different locations and with different technical skills.

Experience in budgeting and coordinating projects

Clear upward communication and management skills. Results oriented individual.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Résumé/CV to jobs@iconcepts.com.ng

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