Product Manager – Mobile Device / Messaging Applications (UK)

PRODUCT MANAGER
MOBILE DEVICE / MESSAGING APPLICATIONS

OFFICE LOCATION: SOUTH EAST

SALARY: £45,000 – £55,000 basic salary plus benefits including gym membership & stock options

THE COMPANY
Our client is a leading global provider of mobile applications into the wireless carrier space.  With a number of global offices and an excellent customer base, the company develops and markets an award-winning suite of mobile software products and applications.  Due to continued expansion, we are currently looking for a Product Manager to focus on the continuing development of new mobile device and messaging applications.

THE ROLE
This Product Manager position has full responsibility and accountability for the lifecycle support of mobile device and messaging applications. Working with cross-functional teams, this function performs product planning, product UI design and usability, monitors and reports on market performance, manages trials, and manages delivery of product packaged messaging solutions. In addition this position is responsible for development and distribution of product briefs and training materials.

As Product Manager you will provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams during all phases of lifecycle: UI design, usability, planning, development, introduction, roadmap planning. The Product Manager will be involved with developing and implementing communication plans for the strategic direction of the product, the progress of enhancement, cost reduction, and process improvement projects, and key milestones.

THE PERSON
We are looking for an experienced Product Manager with a knowledge of mobile email and messaging solutions and experience defining solution and product strategies.  Successful Product Manager candidates will have a minimum 5+ years of mobile product management experience. You will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and written, with an ability to select the right approach. Experience managing relationships with external customers and software development suppliers is essential. You will also be a credible team player who can work closely with the Management Team to move the Company Business forward. Project management experience with proven instances of balancing multiple projects and a high workload along with superior negotiating, market research, writing and organisational skills is highly desirable. As Product Manager you will also possess the ability to negotiate roadmaps with software development organisations and Executive teams.

Please apply detailing your skills and experience to Duncan Evemy at Syntony.