Senior Product Manager - Grid Specialist

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Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

KrakenGrid

At Kraken Grid, we’re passionate about building products that solve problems. Our grid monitoring and analytics platform supports grid operators and utilities.

Our technology platform offers data collection, analytics, and real-time monitoring services, including fault management, power quality, and power flow modelling, to Distribution System Operators (DSOs or DNOs) looking to digitally transform their operations. Our services enable full grid visibility, allowing operators to better and more efficiently predict, manage, and operate their infrastructure amidst the rapid integration of Decentralised Energy Resources.

We are seeking a dynamic product leader for our “Grid” solution portfolio, focusing on our cutting-edge analytics platform. In this role, you will oversee the entire product lifecycle, from gathering requirements to product launch. Your mission will be to deliver a comprehensive grid analytics platform that equips Distribution System Operators with crucial insights, enabling them to efficiently predict, manage, and operate their infrastructure amidst the rapid integration of Decentralised Energy Resources.

• Work with customers and other parts of the business (Sales, Account Management, Global Product) to understand and shape requirements to feed into the product backlog and longer-term roadmap.
• Work with the development team to shape the high-level roadmap and prioritise feature development across the platform.
• In collaboration with the development team, write user stories, high level user journey and business process flow charts and conduct ongoing user acceptance testing, product quality sign-off, and product documentation.
• Collaborate with development teams to bring innovation and key differentiators into products.
• Write newsletter and blog updates to keep customers informed of new features being developed/launched.
• Work with Customer Delivery and Business development team in building up client’s proposal or answering RFP.
• Drive the delivery of the roadmap by supporting the work of the development team using agile tooling, running ceremonies (retrospective, planning, discovery, demos…) and acting as facilitator with other teams to remove dependencies or clarify issues.
• Coordinate across our multiple long-standing product teams to proactively manage dependencies and drive cross team collaboration to deliver the project outcomes.
• Use analytics data and first-hand research to understand user behaviours and inform product and design improvements.
• Understand and follow market trends and competition.

• Experience of working within Distribution system operation environments.
• Experience in agile software product management; from inception, requirement gathering, and prioritisation through to launch.
• Experience in managing an agile roadmap with multiple stakeholders, and championing cross-functional team work to identify the best solutions and best delivery path.
• Hands-on experience in developing state of the art analytical solutions.
• Proficient with innovative technologies such as AI.
• Outstanding facilitation skills & being comfortable managing client or product workshops, from discovery to detailed requirements.
• Excellent communication skills showing the ability to summarise complex problems and recommend concise plans of action, translating for non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done.
• Background in data analytics / big data management
• Experience in UX & UI design is desirable.
• A passion for clean tech and a strong desire to contribute to the decarbonization of the planet is crucial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the US market specifics is a plus

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Kraken - what's more important to us is finding the right Kraken-fit!
• Kraken has an unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people 
• Visit our perks hub - Kraken Employee Benefits

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

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