Seller 283303 - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK
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| Overview: | Senior Product Manager with an impressive track record of 16 years in planning, business case development, project and product management, and telecommunication engineering strategies. | |
CV
| Deployment of more than 6000 new 3G Broadband connections for the CfP (Computers for pupil’s) initiative. Implemented the rollout of a £4.5m project of 84 CCTV cameras in the CBD “Business against crime” project. Patented two new ISDN and SDH enclosure products. Achieved second place in National Sales Skills Olympiad in a company of over 2000 sales staff. Project managed the launch of two new call centres in Cape Town and in High Wycombe. Designed and managed online product websites and annual desk calendars for two companies. Achieved first place for the best exhibition stand design at Telecom Africa, Galagher Estate, Sandton, Johannesburg. Instituted a new pricing strategy for wholesale telephony, including broadband and VoIP |
Employment History
(Jun 2008 & ongoing)
Senior Product Manager
One of the largest suppliers of educational hardware, software and connectivity in Europe.
Developing a comprehensive T- Mobile “web and walk connectivity package” for CFP (computers for pupils) to use with ASUS minibooks or DELL notebooks.
Upgraded the T-mobile 1 year contract renewals process as it has not run “live” yet.
Evaluation of T-Mobile hardware and software.
Evaluation of the T- Mobile billing platform “BSOL”.
Defining a high level business case for ADSL Max Premier to replace our normal ADSL connections
Planning requirements for Leased lines, ADSL,ADSL Max, ADSL Home (home-worker connections) and CfP 3G
Period reviews (every month) – check the differences between the plan and actual order intake.
Customer facing negotiations with Local Authorities determining their connectivity requirements.
Negotiating new Broadband offerings from NTL(Virgin Media),Neos, C&W,and BT
(Dec 2007 to Apr 2008)
Product Manager
Universal Telecom is a market leader in the Telecoms Business specializing in Broadband, Mobile & VoIP Telephony.
Working on a mobile project with Gamma on 3 Network to launch a new mobile and data package for commercial customers. Providing management training via Gamma’s mobile portal.
Successfully planned and launched a 25-staffed call centre in Cape Town on time and within budget for the marketing of our new commercial broadband and wholesale telephony packages.
Setting up competitive pricing structures on landline telephony and broadband for our VoIP customers and other key stakeholders.
Successfully planned and launched new brand “5G Solutions” for Universal Telecom.
Keeping the Marketing and Sales department up to speed on all the new products. These included Business Broadband, Business VoIP Phone systems and Mobile Telephony.
Presenting full financials to the board including KPI and P&L statements.
(Oct 1997 to Apr 2007)
Marketing Director
Fibretronics is recognized as a quality manufacturer of cable accessories for telecommunication and power cables, specializing in Fibre-optic networks.
Manage all aspects of international telecom marketing as well as the electrical division.
Presenting product budget approval together with staff performance to the members of the board.
Provide KPI reports on a weekly basis.
Research, design and development of new products in the ISDN 30, 2 Meg and SDH market.
Patenting 2 new ISDN and SDH enclosure products.
All media placements and contract negotiations.
Develop creative and innovative promotions, promotional tools or projects to enhance the performance of existing products.
Working closely with BAC Telkom SA, Vodacom, MTN, Siemens, SA Navy, CCC, formulizing and initiating business strategies and target specific products. By means of tailored and cost effective solutions for each one
Develop promotions for brand awareness, conversion and retention of potential customers
Responsible for all aspects of designing and managing Fibretronics online website
Together with BAC (Business against crime) and other partners, implementing the rollout of the CCTV Camera Project of Cape Town. This AV Project has proved immensely profitable for both parties involved and has been a useful advantage to the city of Cape Town, reducing crime by 80 % in the CBD
(Jan 1993 to Sep 1997)
Product Development Manager
Tank Industries (Pty) LtdRecognized as a quality manufacturer of cable accessories for telecommunication and power cables.
Management of sales and marketing departments, with complete financial responsibility.
Manage projects of international teams on three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Research and development of new fibre optic products.
Train and keep updated all in house staff about new products.
Develop and initialize creative media and innovative promotions for clients. Including promoting the company at Telecom expo’s and events such as Telecom Africa at Galagher estate, Sandton.
Responsible for planning all business trips to relevant Telecom shows and Expos for staff members.
(Jan 1988 to Dec 1992)
Engineer
Telkom SA LtdTelkom is South Africa’s sole Telecoms Provider.
Complete design and installation of X25 Saponet, packet switched access links and leased lines.
Continual research and “testing” of new technology both in an online and offline environment.
Actively involved in the roll-out and installation of the new PCM repeaters in Cape Town.
Maintenance and testing of the 144 MHz Higher order multiplexers between Cape Town and other areas.
Professional Qualifications
| MBA 2008 - University of Wales (in progress) PRINCE2 2008 - London Business Management 2006 - Cape Town Sales Management Diploma 1996 - University of Technology - Cape Town Salesmanship Diploma with distinction 1993 - University of Technology - Cape Town 3 year National Higher Diploma equiv (BTEC) (Telecommunication) with Distinction 1988 – 1990 - Telkom SA - Cape Town Matriculated (Equivalent to UK A levels) 1983 -1987 – HTS Drostdy – Worcester |
Categories & Skills
Education and Research
Categories
Skills
- Electronic Engineering (Further Education)
- Marketing (Further Education)
- MBA (Further Education)
- Music Production (Further Education)
- Telecoms Engineering (Further Education)
IT & Internet
Categories
Skills
- 3G (Telecommunications)
- ADSL (Telecommunications)
- EDGE (Telecommunications)
- GPRS (Telecommunications)
- GSM (Telecommunications)
- HDSL (Telecommunications)
- Microwave (Telecommunications)
- Mobile (Telecommunications)
- MTN M-Cell (Telecommunications)
- PSTN (Telecommunications)
- SDH (Telecommunications)
- SDSL (Telecommunications)
- SMS (Telecommunications)
- WAP (Telecommunications)
Marketing/Advertising/PR
Categories
Skills
- B2B
- New Product Development (Product Management)
- New Product Release (Product Management)

