Ready to be the spark that ignites innovation at E.ON and help us shape the future of energy? If you are driven by curiosity, fuelled by creativity, have an entrepreneurial mindset and a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality, we are excited to meet with you.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join the newly established Growth & Innovation function focused on maximising business growth within EON UK with targeted investment in customer-centric, innovative products & opportunities.
Job Purpose:
As a Product Manager within Growth & Innovation, you will be responsible for developing product propositions through process and technology optimisation opportunities and determining how technology will deliver the green energy transition. Your role will require an entrepreneurial spirit, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills as you harness your creativity to solve complex problems and foster collaboration to bring forth innovative solutions. You will report to the Head of Product and work closely with the Head of New Business Development, Head of Commercial, Head of Portfolio and Head of Engineering.
Main Responsibilities:
Ideation to unlock new opportunities and stay ahead of the Market, using both internal and external insight.
Initial structuring of new ideas & concepts, working up robust business cases and where appropriate performing trials to test appetite.
Based upon an assessment of business case, strategy and operational capability, make recommendations to incubate and / or accelerate
Product development process, ensuring it delivers on time, including Product structuring, design & initial planning, management of internal stakeholders, process development & mapping. Management of commercial risks introduced by new development, ability to create legally fit for purpose terms & conditions / contract documentation and ongoing tracking against delivery plan.
Oversee the product launch process, including working with wider marketing team to create a compelling proposition, product literature, sales tools and launch plan
Prioritise and align your team's efforts towards tackling key challenges and seizing critical opportunities in the product landscape.
Gain an in-depth understanding of your market, the needs and behaviours of your users, and the breadth and scope of your product offerings.
Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from initial discovery and ideation through to incubation and acceleration, ensuring a seamless integration of roles.
Champion your vision, advocating passionately for your team and products to inspire and mobilise internal and external stakeholders.
Employ an iterative, experimental approach to product development, encouraging rapid learning and adaptation to build products that resonate with users and align with business goals.
Play an active role in the Product Community, sharing insights, learning from peers, and contributing to the collective knowledge and advancement of product management practices.
Essential knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications & competencies:
Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Strong background in product management,
with a focus on agile delivery methodologies.
Proven experience in user research, discovery techniques, and working closely with technical teams.
Solid understanding of technology trends and the ability to apply them in product development.
Product experience in different business disciplines, with proven knowledge in building and growing scalable products and companies
Future-oriented value-driven mindset
Experience working in a venture capital, private equity or similar innovation and growth portfolio management position
Future energy experience with a strategic mindset
A constantly enquiring mind and a natural ability to influence others at all levels
Strong commercial and business development acumen with a focus on the customer
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
Here's what else you need to know
Closing date - Friday 28th June 2024 (may close earlier due to high applications)
We'll have regular team socials and lively team chats
Competitive salary & benefits
Location - London with travel to our other sites when required.
Working environment: Flexible hybrid working - a blend of in the office and home working.
Work life balance - we work Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM to service our customers and make sure they have an unforgettable experience.
26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year - this includes a guaranteed day off for your birthday if you want it.
Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years)
Excellent parental leave allowance.
The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year.
We've exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.
For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.
We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.
