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Devices and Innovation Lead

Full-time Kenya, KE
Posted 1 week, 4 days ago 104 views 0 applications

Job Description

We need to output clean semantic HTML, using

for paragraphs,

for section headers,
  • for list items. No CSS classes, no inline styles, no
    , no
    . Must preserve all original content word-for-word, no addition, removal, summarizing, rephrasing. The input already contains HTML tags like

    ,
    ,   etc. We need to convert to proper semantic HTML per rules. We must keep content exactly as given, but we can change tags to meet spec: replace

    tags remain okay; we need to replace
    with line breaks? But we cannot use
    tags. So we need to remove
    and instead represent line breaks via block elements? The rule says no
    tags. So we must eliminate them, but preserve content word-for-word. However removing
    changes content (removes tags). The instruction: "Preserve ALL original content word-for-word — do not add, remove, summarise, or rephrase". That likely refers to textual content, not markup. We can change markup as needed to conform to spec, but must keep the text same. So we can drop
    and   entities?   is a space; we should preserve spaces. We can replace   with a regular space. That's okay as it's same visual. We'll need to output only

    ,

    ,
    • . No
      . We need to identify sections: The text includes headings like "Health & Safety", "Devices Strategy & Portfolio Management", etc. Those appear as plain text lines (maybe preceded by

      ). We need to treat those as section headers and wrap in

      . Also there is an introductory paragraph: "

      What we’re looking for;

      In keeping with our current business needs, we are seeking a data driven and commercially savvy product manager to lead the strategy, development and end-to-end lifecycle of the mobile data portfolio for high value customers. (S)he should meet the criteria indicated below:

      " That's two

      tags. We'll keep them as

      . Then after that: "

      Reporting to Head of Mobile Internet Tribe, the role purpose shall include:
      •Accelerating smartphone adoption, driving data traffic growth through devices
      •Developing innovative connectivity propositions and 
      •Identifying new growth opportunities for the Mobile Internet business. 

      " This includes a line with bullet points using • and
      . We need to convert bullet list to
      • . Also need to handle the trailing   after each line. We'll replace   with space. Then: "


        The role combines product management, commercial management, customer experience, and ecosystem partnership responsibilities.
         

        " This seems like a paragraph with a leading
        and trailing  . We'll treat as

        The role combines product management, commercial management, customer experience, and ecosystem partnership responsibilities.

        (strip leading
        and  ). Ensure we keep the text. Then a series of bullet points each preceded by


        • ... . We'll need to convert each bullet line to

      • . The bullet points appear as separate

        tags each containing a line break and bullet. We'll gather them into a

          . After that: "


          How to apply If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.

          " This is a paragraph. We'll output as

          How to apply If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.

          (note missing space after "apply"? original: "How to apply If". We'll keep exactly. Then we have sections: "Health & Safety", then bullet list; "Devices Strategy & Portfolio Management", bullet list; etc. We'll treat each heading as

          and following bullet list as
          • . Need to ensure we capture all bullet items exactly. We must not add any extra content like explanations. Just output HTML. Let's parse the input text manually. I'll copy the input and rewrite. Input:

            What we’re looking for;

            In keeping with our current business needs, we are seeking a data driven and commercially savvy product manager to lead the strategy, development and end-to-end lifecycle of the mobile data portfolio for high value customers. (S)he should meet the criteria indicated below:

            Reporting to Head of Mobile Internet Tribe, the role purpose shall include:
            •Accelerating smartphone adoption, driving data traffic growth through devices
            •Developing innovative connectivity propositions and 
            •Identifying new growth opportunities for the Mobile Internet business. 


            The role combines product management, commercial management, customer experience, and ecosystem partnership responsibilities.
             


            • 5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications, technology, consumer electronics, digital products, innovation management, or product development.
            • Proven experience in managing device portfolios, digital products, or customer propositions. 
            • Demonstrated success in developing and launching commercially viable products and services.  
            • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Design Thinking, and innovation frameworks.
            • Strong understanding of mobile devices, IoT, connected technologies, and digital ecosystems. 
            • Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, fintech, cloud services, and smart devices.
            • Experience in strategic partnership management and vendor negotiations. 
            • Experience leading cross-functional and agile teams to deliver business outcomes. 
            • Strong track record in driving revenue growth, customer acquisition, and customer retention initiatives. 
            • Experience using data analytics and market insights to drive decision-making.
            • Experience in business case development, financial analysis, and commercial performance management.


            How to apply If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.

            Health & Safety
            • Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
            • All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.

            Devices Strategy & Portfolio Management
            • Develop and execute the overall devices strategy aligned with business objectives.
            • Identify market trends and customer needs to recommend device propositions that drive growth.
            • Monitor device performance, sales, profitability, and customer adoption metrics.
            • Drive lifecycle management of devices from launch to retirement.

            Innovation Management
            • Lead the innovation agenda by identifying emerging technologies, industry trends, and new business opportunities.
            • Evaluate and pilot innovative solutions, products, and services to enhance customer value.
            • Lead the ideation, development, and commercialization of new products and services.
            • Establish innovation frameworks and processes to accelerate experimentation and commercialization.
            • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and test new concepts.
            • Build and maintain an innovation pipeline aligned with strategic priorities.

            Product Development & Proposition Design
            • Develop compelling device propositions and bundled offerings.
            • Define business requirements and customer journeys for new products and services.
            • Ensure products meet customer expectations and deliver measurable business outcomes.

            Commercial Performance
            • Own and deliver device, innovation, and partnership-related revenue, profitability, and market share targets. 
            • Develop business cases, investment proposals, and financial models for new products, services, and innovation initiatives. 
            • Monitor key commercial KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve performance. 
            • Track product portfolio performance and recommend actions to maximize return on investment. 

            Market Intelligence & Insights
            • Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and customer research.
            • Identify emerging consumer behaviors and technology trends to identify unmet customers’ need and provide recommendations based on market intelligence and insights.
            • Utilize customer insights, analytics, and market research to improve product and service experiences.

            Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
            • Develop and execute partnership strategies with device manufacturers, technology providers, digital platforms, fintechs, startups, and ecosystem players.
            • Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic partners that enhance customer value propositions and support business growth objectives.
            • Negotiate commercial agreements, joint business plans, and co-marketing initiatives.
            • Drive ecosystem-based solutions by integrating devices, connectivity, digital services, and emerging technologies.
            • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to accelerate innovation and market leadership.
            • Continuously assess partnership performance and identify opportunities for optimization and expansion.

            Agile Squad Leadership
            • Lead and inspire cross-functional agile squads comprising commercial, technology, digital, marketing, finance, and operations teams.
            • Define squad objectives, priorities, and delivery roadmaps aligned with strategic business goals.
            • Drive agile ways of working, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
            • Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and delivery tracking to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
            • Remove delivery impediments and facilitate effective decision-making within the squad.
            • Coach and mentor squad members to build high-performing teams and cultivate an innovation-driven culture.
            • Monitor initiative outcomes and ensure delivery of measurable customer and commercial value.

            Customer Experience & Journey Optimization
            • Lead the design and continuous improvement of end-to-end customer journeys across devices and digital ecosystems.
            • Identify customer pain points and implement solutions that enhance adoption, engagement, and satisfaction.
            • Ensure seamless integration of devices, connectivity, digital applications, and support services.
            • Drive customer-centric innovation initiatives that improve retention, loyalty, and Net Promoter Score (NPS).
            • Collaborate with Customer Experience, Digital, and Technology teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
             

            We need to output HTML. Let's process stepwise. First part:

            What we’re looking for;

            In keeping with our current business needs, we are seeking a data driven and commercially savvy product manager to lead the strategy, development and end-to-end lifecycle of the mobile data portfolio for high value customers. (S)he should meet the criteria indicated below:

            We keep as

            tags. Next:

            Reporting to Head of Mobile Internet Tribe, the role purpose shall include:
            •Accelerating smartphone adoption, driving data traffic growth through devices
            •Developing innovative connectivity propositions and 
            •Identifying new growth opportunities for the Mobile Internet business. 

            We need to convert to maybe a

            for the introductory sentence, then a

              for bullets. The text: "Reporting to Head of Mobile Internet Tribe, the role purpose shall include:" then bullets. We'll output:

              Reporting to Head of Mobile Internet Tribe, the role purpose shall include:

              • Accelerating smartphone adoption, driving data traffic growth through devices
              • Developing innovative connectivity propositions and
              • Identifying new growth opportunities for the Mobile Internet business.
              Note: there were   after second and third bullet. We replace with space. Also note second bullet ends with "and " which becomes "and ". Third bullet ends with ". " becomes ". ". We'll keep trailing space? Probably fine. Next:


              The role combines product management, commercial management, customer experience, and ecosystem partnership responsibilities.
               

              We strip leading
              and trailing  . So output:

              The role combines product management, commercial management, customer experience, and ecosystem partnership responsibilities.

              Next:


              • 5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications, technology, consumer electronics, digital products, innovation management, or product development.
              • Proven experience in managing device portfolios, digital products, or customer propositions. 
              • Demonstrated success in developing and launching commercially viable products and services.  
              • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Design Thinking, and innovation frameworks.
              • Strong understanding of mobile devices, IoT, connected technologies, and digital ecosystems. 
              • Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, fintech, cloud services, and smart devices.
              • Experience in strategic partnership management and vendor negotiations. 
              • Experience leading cross-functional and agile teams to deliver business outcomes. 
              • Strong track record in driving revenue growth, customer acquisition, and customer retention initiatives. 
              • Experience using data analytics and market insights to drive decision-making.
              • Experience in business case development, financial analysis, and commercial performance management.

              This is a list of qualifications. We'll output as
              • each. We need to strip leading
                and trailing   etc. Let's extract each bullet text: 1. "• 5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications, technology, consumer electronics, digital products, innovation management, or product development." 2. "• Proven experience in managing device portfolios, digital products, or customer propositions. " 3. "• Demonstrated success in developing and launching commercially viable products and services.  " 4. "• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Design Thinking, and innovation frameworks." 5. "• Strong understanding of mobile devices, IoT, connected technologies, and digital ecosystems. " 6. "• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, fintech, cloud services, and smart devices." 7. "• Experience in strategic partnership management and vendor negotiations. " 8. "• Experience leading cross-functional and agile teams to deliver business outcomes. " 9. "• Strong track record in driving revenue growth, customer acquisition, and customer retention initiatives. " 10. "• Experience using data analytics and market insights to drive decision-making." 11. "• Experience in business case development, financial analysis, and commercial performance management." We need to remove the leading "• " and any trailing   or spaces. Thus:
              • 5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications, technology, consumer electronics, digital products, innovation management, or product development.
              • Proven experience in managing device portfolios, digital products, or customer propositions.
              • Demonstrated success in developing and launching commercially viable products and services.
              • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Design Thinking, and innovation frameworks.
              • Strong understanding of mobile devices, IoT, connected technologies, and digital ecosystems.
              • Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, fintech, cloud services, and smart devices.
              • Experience in strategic partnership management and vendor negotiations.
              • Experience leading cross-functional and agile teams to deliver business outcomes.
              • Strong track record in driving revenue growth, customer acquisition, and customer retention initiatives.
              • Experience using data analytics and market insights to drive decision-making.
              • Experience in business case development, financial analysis, and commercial performance management.
              • Wrap in
                  . Next:


                  How to apply If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.

                  Strip leading
                  . Output:

                  How to apply If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.

                  Now sections. We have:

                  Health & Safety
                  • Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
                  • All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.

                  We need heading

                  Health & Safety

                  then list. Note the ampersand encoded as &. We should keep as is? The original text includes & which is HTML entity for &. We need to preserve content word-for-word, but we are outputting HTML; we can keep & as is, it'll render as &. That's fine. Thus:

                  Health & Safety

                  • Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
                  • All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.
                  Next:

                  Devices Strategy & Portfolio Management
                  • Develop and execute the overall devices strategy aligned with business objectives.
                  • Identify market trends and customer needs to recommend device propositions that drive growth.
                  • Monitor device performance, sales, profitability, and customer adoption metrics.
                  • Drive lifecycle management of devices from launch to retirement.

                  Similarly:

                  Devices Strategy & Portfolio Management

                  • Develop and execute the overall devices strategy aligned with business objectives.
                  • Identify market trends and customer needs to recommend device propositions that drive growth.
                  • Monitor device performance, sales, profitability, and customer adoption metrics.
                  • Drive lifecycle management of devices from launch to retirement.
                  Next:

                  Innovation Management
                  • Lead the innovation agenda by identifying emerging technologies, industry trends, and new business opportunities.
                  • Evaluate and pilot innovative solutions, products, and services to enhance customer value.
                  • Lead the ideation, development, and commercialization of new products and services.
                  • Establish innovation frameworks and processes to accelerate experimentation and commercialization.
                  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and test new concepts.
                  • Build and maintain an innovation pipeline aligned with strategic priorities.

                  =>

                  Innovation Management

                  with list. Next:

                  Product Development & Proposition Design
                  • Develop compelling device propositions and bundled offerings.
                  • Define business requirements and

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