Product Manager - SASE (Cisco)

BT Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in London is seeking an experienced product manager responsible for the management and lifecycle of security products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the UK B2B market, focusing on product strategy and stakeholder engagement. The role offers competitive benefits including bonuses and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 10%

Pension scheme with BT contribution

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced family leave policy

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan options

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience owning the end-to-end product lifecycle in the UK B2B market.
• Strong understanding of UK SDWAN, SSE, and SASE markets.
• Ability to define visions for new and existing portfolio products.
• Extensive experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong financial literacy and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mentoring and coaching one direct report.
• Manage the ongoing product lifecycle.
• Launch new products into the Security portfolio.
• Develop go-to-market and sales enablement plans.

Skills

Product Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Product Lifecycle

Platform/Technology Architecture & Feasibility

Job description

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• Responsible for the mentoring, coaching and line management of one direct report.
• Owning the in-life product management of .
• Launching into the Security portfolio and then managing the ongoing product lifecycle.
• Collaborating with the Cisco Meraki SDWAN product manager to launch a SASE proposition on One Business (Secure Access + Meraki SDWAN).
• Developing go-to-market and sales enablement plans/activities to drive sales.

Experience needed to be successful in the role:

• Previous experience owning the end-to-end product lifecycle of managed service product launches from concept to market in the UK B2B market. This involves idea generation, business case approval, and development through to market launch using agile methodologies.
• A strong understanding of the UK SDWAN, SSE, and SASE markets for mid-sized customers, MNCs, and the Public Sector – preferable to have Cisco-specific experience.
• Proven ability to define visions for both new and existing portfolio products with a focus on growth and innovation within competitive markets.
• Extensive experience engaging and influencing a wide variety of stakeholders both externally (Customers) and internally at the highest level (C-suite/Director Level).
• Proven ability to translate customer and market demand into product development decisions, requirements, and user stories.
• Strong financial literacy and commercial acumen with the ability to develop and present a business case, pricing strategy, and lead vendor contract and commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of processes underpinning customer service delivery to ensure product/service can be delivered quickly and cost-effectively.

The skills you’ll need

• Product Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Product Lifecycle
• Platform/Technology Architecture & Feasibility

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for the mentoring, coaching, and line management of one direct report.
• Owning the in-life product management of .
• Launching into the Security portfolio and then managing the ongoing product lifecycle.
• Collaborating with the Cisco Meraki SDWAN product manager to launch a SASE proposition on One Business (Secure Access + Meraki SDWAN).
• Developing go-to-market and sales enablement plans/activities to drive sales.

Benefits

• Annual on-target bonus 10% (based on both personal and company performance)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy up to one week's work of your contracted hours. This will also increase with service.
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• From January 2025, all parents welcoming a new child will be eligible for our new Family Leave policy. You will receive 18 weeks at full pay, eight weeks at half pay, and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It is for all parents, no matter how your family is made.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care, and more.
• Life Assurance (4 x life cover pay)
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM-only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM-only plans.
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers.
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership.
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships, etc.
• Volunteering days to give back to your community.
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV.’
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We serve 1.2 million business customers internationally and are a leader in secure connectivity and collaboration platforms. We value diversity and inclusion and aim to make a positive impact by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills. Join us to be part of a diverse, innovative organization that values your potential.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required. DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT? We encourage applications from women, disabled individuals, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, and ethnic minorities. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, please apply — you might be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.