Overview
Senior Manager: Product and Portfolio Jobs in South Africa at MultiChoice Group
Designation:
Senior Manager: Product and Portfolio
Category:
DStv Media Sales
Level:
Senior
Closing date:
04-Mar-2025
Position Type:
Permanent
Location:
MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The Organisation
The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment.
By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing exceptional customer experience.
Join Africa’s most loved storyteller!
Key Customers
Internal Customers: Internal stakeholders, channel partners, sales departments, delivery departments, business enablement, advertisers, EBS & Technology, contractors
Location: South Africa, Johannesburg, Randburg
Purpose of the Position:
To optimize overall business effectiveness through planning & execution of projects & programmes aligned to the business objectives
To manage programme & portfolio Management by overseeing the Project, Strategy & Cost Management Office (PSC) function
To operationalize organization strategy by supporting the organization through Client, Revenue, People & Tech Strategy implementation
To manage revenue through a strong Cost & Revenue strategy for ROI management
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Project & ROI Management
Plan & execute projects & programmes aligned to DMS company strategy
Manage investment & return on the initiatives
Operationalize organization strategy by executing projects across Client, Revenue, People & Tech Strategy
Business Optimization
Provide subject matter expertise in process management and system enhancements
Provide world-class solutions to enable the business to function optimally
Perform gap assessments based on benchmarks, leading practice and best-in-class competitors
Execute Client & Revenue optimization Strategies
Execute People Strategy
Cross-functional leadership & Stakeholder Management
Establish and lead strong cross-functional teams to implement optimisation initiatives
Actively manage stakeholder expectations across DMS in terms of delivery timelines
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in DMS, Connected Video, GE, SuperSport and EBS
Manage the allocated functional budget
Develop business improvement KPIs per initiative
Establish and lead strong cross functional teams to implement innovation and optimization initiatives
Actively manage stakeholder expectations across DMS in terms of delivery timelines and system functionality
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in DMS, Connected Video, and EBS, BTD, etc.
Manage relationships with any third party technology and systems suppliers
Collaborate, champion and enable effective leadership and synergistic cross-functional working relationships
Manage the allocated functional budget
Develop business improvement, optimization and innovation KPIs per initiative
Set up an evaluation criterion consisting of key financial and non-financial metrics to shortlist innovative ideas that should be developed for short term tactical gains or long term strategic advantages
People Management
Lead the recruitment and retention of the best talent and drive a culture of continuous improvement
Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching
Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members
Determine and analyse development needs for the team and ensure that identified training requirements are budgeted for and executed
Review and update the department’s organisation structure and role description on at least an annual basis to ensure that they are fit for purpose and contain all the accountabilities of each team member
Qualifications
Post-graduate degree in Administration, Strategy or Engineering
Relevant Qualification in Accounts, Planning & Finance management, Project Management, Product Lidecycle Management
Experience
10-12 years of overall business experience in strategy, planning & accounts management
6-7 yrs relevant experience in planning, executing & managing ROI projects & programmes, change management & product lifecycle management.
Experience in managing cost & budget planning and implementation of related projects
Experience in managing client relationships with internal & external stakeholders
Experience working on adhoc assignments which requires demands travelling in a high-pressure environment
Strong understanding of Data & Analytics pertaining to al the areas within business
Demonstrated delivery of projects and proven record of implementing solutions in a large-scale organization
Experience working in a high-pressure environment with challenging stakeholders
Behavioural Competencies
Relationship Building
Accountability
Conflict Resolution
Decision Making
Coaching
Persuading and Influencing
Technical Competencies
Strategy & Planning Execution
Financial & Accounts Management
Risk Management
Project Management
Presentation Skills
Process engineering
SLA Management
Audience measurement metrics
Data driven approach
Title: Senior Manager: Product and Portfolio
Company: MultiChoice Group
Location: South Africa
