IoT Product Manager
Brief Job Description
Individuals in this job role are responsible for performing business case analysis and developing roadmaps for IoT solutions. They own all stages of development of the IoT solution. They must assist in developing use cases, defining KPIs, and strategizing the implementation of IoT solutions. They must have a strong understanding of the customer, sales, and marketing strategies for the IoT solution.
Personal Attributes
IoT Product Managers must be able to communicate effectively. They must have strong interpersonal skills, analytical mindset and a zeal to learn new things.
Role Map
Technology
Internet of Things
Job Category
Strategy
Job Track
Product Management
Roles
IoT - Product Manager
NSQF Level: 8
Technical Competencies
Key job task/function that an individual has to perform as a part of the job. These are also known as National Occupational Standards (NOS).
8
8 Compulsory
Perform business case analysis and develop use cases for IoT solution development
This unit is about evaluating business opportunities and developing new use cases for opportunities that could potentially serve as business cases
Define roadmaps and metrics for IoT solution development
This unit is about taking responsibility for all stages of product/service development and defining metrics that measure product/service performance
Define customer, commercial, sales and marketing strategy for IoT solutions
This unit is about defining strategies to manage clients and customers, develop pricing, drive sales and marketing initiatives and evaluate possible revenue streams for the product/service
Define recycling strategy throughout the device lifecycle
This unit is about developing a recycling strategy that covers the entire device lifecycle right from its design to its decommissioning.
Empower the team
This unit is about empowering the team and conveying confidence in their abilities to be successful
Manage team performance to achieve project goals
This unit is about organizing tasks within the team to effectively meet project goals
Manage and collaborate with stakeholders for project success
This unit is about managing and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure that project requirements are met
Maintain an inclusive, environmentally sustainable workplace
The unit is about implementing and improving diversity equality and inclusion in a sustainable and environment friendly workplace
Supplementary Topics
Advanced topics that will help you excel in this role
Intergration of devices, software, data, and business systems
Data privacy and security
Bigdata Convergence
Popular Tools Used by IoT Product Manager
General product management tools (Customer survery tools, visualization tools, project management and communication tools)
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Aha
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Slack
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Jira
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Trello
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Trello
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Camtasia
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Viso
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Evernote
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Qaualtrics
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Google Forms
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Confluence
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Office 365