Product Portfolio Manager

As a Product Manager you will be doing product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with Strategy, Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports the IBM's overall strategy and goals.As the product Manager, you will be expected to:• Be the voice of customer• Drive grouping and prioritization of customer requirements• Work with the sales teams and customers to ensure products continually meet market requirements while maintaining business objectives• Gather and analyse all available research and data sources to continually refine and improve all aspects of the product• Coordinate with Sales and Marketing teams to develop go to market plan for assigned products or industry segments• Work with Marketing to create product positioning and messaging for marketing activities• Identify new market and product opportunities and define target market requirements, which create the foundation for the overall product strategy and roadmap• Create business case and revenue projections for new features, products and services.• Assist the finance department with pricing strategy for products and services based on growth and profitability objectives• Monitor competitor capabilities, anticipate market conditions and present strategies for enhancing our leadership position• General Expectations• Experience with Telco and Edge environments including networks and infrastructure management• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence others internally and externally• Have the ability to synthesize complex issues and opinions into simple stories• Have the ability to deliver initiatives from conception through completion in an iterative way• Show attention to details, proactive self-starterAuto req ID721867BRRequired EducationHigh School Diploma/GEDRole ( Job Role )Product ManagerState / ProvinceNorth CarolinaPrimary job categoryOffering ManagementCompany(0147) International Business Machines CorporationContract typeRegularEmployment TypeFull-time OR Part-timeERBPYesIs this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?NoTravel RequiredUp to 20% or 1 day a weekIBM Business GroupSoftwarePreferred EducationBachelor's DegreeCity / Township / VillageResearch Triangle ParkBeing You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.Required Technical and Professional Expertise• Overall 10+ years of experience with 5+ years on product portfolio management.• Atleast 5+ years of relevant experience in defining Portfolio & Product Strategy catering to Telco's & Enterprises for SDN/NFV solutions• Strong telecommunications knowledge with Proficient understanding of Virtualization, NFV/SDN, Network Slicing, Open stack, Kubernetes & Public Cloud Networking environments, etc.• Exposure to AI technologies, and application of AI in networking• Ability to manage all associated activities throughout Product life cycle in collaboration with other functional groups (Sales, marketing, Finance, Engineering, Services, Partners etc)• Experience in generating Product collaterals - whitepapers, technical product marketing, development of pricing models, Market research and competitive analysis• Product Management expertise with ability to build internal and external relationships at all levels.• Creation of Business Plans and Investment JustificationCountry/RegionUnited StatesPreferred Technical and Professional ExperienceSame as Required Technical ExpertiseSecondary Job CategoryOffering ManagementPosition TypeProfessionalEarly Professional TrackNot Applicable - Professional HireOther Relevant Job DetailsIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. 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