Director of Product Development and Marketing- by Top Business

Job Description:
Direct and manage the Smart Solutions’ Product Development team and ensure the profitability of Smart Solutions’ products.
Develop a five year multi-generational plan outlining products and solutions to be developed.
Keep abreast of the latest industry technology solutions, technology best practices and evolution of technologies/standards of Smart Solutions product lines.
Direct and guide efforts for developing new cutting edge products that would help position the company as the leader in next generation technology.
Responsible for the product development process, and to ensure that new products meet client and technical requirements before they are launched.
Support Sales by ensuring that Product Managers assist in the RFI / RFP process and develop & deliver Proof of Concept (POC) demonstrations.
Build and maintain strong relationship with product manufacturers.
Responsible for the identification and documentation of all Smart Solutions’ intellectual property that warrants IP protection.
Review the guidelines set out by the Product Manager with regards to license fees and hardware pricing.
Responsible for the business unit’s marketing strategy and relation with various stakeholders.
Oversee marketing activities, commission market surveys and benchmark the company’s main competitors to develop a full understanding of their value proposition.
Responsible for the effective participation in trade fairs and conferences.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Science; Master’s degree is a plus.
Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Cumulative experience of 12+ years, with at least 5 within similar role.
Demonstrated strategic leadership and management capabilities.
Extensive combination of technical and business experience across the ICT and Security industry.
Proven expertise in product development and management; research, design and development for software and hardware systems; market research and analysis; and strategic marketing.
Proficiency in suppliers and manufacturers management.
Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills in both English and Arabic.
Strong project and program management capabilities.
Very good understanding of finance and accounting principles, especially budgeting.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (10%-25%)
Having subject matter expertise in at least four of the following domains, with a good level of familiarity within the others:
Enterprise Business Applications (ECM, BPM, Case Management, e-Correspondence, CMS, etc.)
Electronic / Smart Government (e-Services, ESB/GSB, etc.)
Electronic Payment (EBPP, Prepaid Systems, Fare Collection, WPS, Clearing House, etc.)
ELV and Physical/Electronic Security Systems (Access Control, CCTV, ANPR, Infrastructure, etc.)
Homeland Security / Law Enforcement Systems
Transportation Management (ITS and Traffic Management, Tolling, Public Transportation, etc.)
Insurance and Medical Claims Management

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