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Your Role and Responsibilities
* With the Software Networking portfolio leadership team, develop and refine our strategic vision and plan alignment with business objectives and market dynamics.
* Collaborate with the Leadership Team to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and initiatives across the product teams and our cross-functional peer groups – Facilitate the Annual fall and spring planning cycle.
* Lead cross-functional teams in conducting strategic analysis, market research, and competitive assessments to identify emerging trends, threats, and opportunities.
* Provide thought leadership and guidance on new inorganic opportunities in the areas of software networking, cloud, automation, and AI.
* Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to inform strategic decision-making and innovation efforts.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by championing new ideas, processes, and approaches.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including industry experts, investors, and strategic partners, to stay abreast of market developments.
Required Professional and Technical Expertise
* Relevant deep tech industry experience in cloud, K8s, or networking in order to deeply assess strategy and acquisitions through market research on tight timelines associated with deals.
* Extensive experience in corporate development, management consulting, or investment banking related to technology businesses.
* Linking the above two areas of expertise, bring vision and direction to effectively manage a team of business analysts to deliver exemplary written communications for senior executives.
* Proven track record working as part of a leadership team, capable of building open, candid, and respectful stakeholder relationships through which to drive impactful change.
* Operated and influenced comfortably from C-suite to grassroots level of the organization, adapting style and approach to suit the situation.
* Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented mindset, capable of driving change to proactively influence our ambitious business goals.
* Demonstrated ability to anticipate and adapt to market trends within our industry, including competitive threats, to position the portfolio for long-term success.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
* Relevant industry certifications e.g., CCIE.
* Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Software Networking Product Portfolio Strategy and Acquisitions Manager
Job ID: 15466
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Regular
Position Type: Professional
Shift: General (daytime)
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