We are looking for a Product Owner to drive the evolution of ElectraLink's Data Transfer Service (DTS). This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in digital product development and data solutions, with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies. You will be the key connection between internal teams, customers, and delivery partners, ensuring the DTS remains innovative and aligned with the changing needs of the energy market. As a Product Owner, you will take charge of the product roadmap, prioritising enhancements and new developments while managing technical challenges. You'll work closely with stakeholders to refine features, optimise performance, and introduce new capabilities that strengthen our services. If you're a problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys shaping technical products, we'd love to hear from you. We can't wait to meet you! Clicking Apply Now will take you to our secure application portal, managed by a trusted third party on behalf of ElectraLink. Please see our privacy policy for more information about how we process your personal data. Responsibilities: Develop the product technology and customer roadmap and progressing the plan. Act as the key bridge between the Solution Architect, customers, and delivery partners. Be a technical advisor to the product analysts, customers, and the delivery partners. Consolidate work on technical issues and create a common technical backlog for the entire team. Engage the relevant internal and external development teams to deliver the product enhancements. Take ownership of the CRS innovation pipeline as related to new products. Work closely with Senior Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROI. The typical daily / weekly tasks include: Manage relationships with internal and external clients related to the product roadmap. Plan and prioritise product feature backlog and development for the product. Assess value, develop cases, and prioritise changes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value. Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories. Lead the planning product release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities. Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals. What you'll need: Previous working experience as a product owner, technical lead and/or significant experience in a technical management role. Deep understanding of digital product development and experience of data and networking products. Knowledge of Agile processes and principles. Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills. Excellent organisational and management skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Creative thinker, coupled with a drive to deliver working product. Attention to detail and the ability to critically evaluate project and development plans. Your key relationships in this role: Person / Team Nature of Relationship Head of Cost Recovery Services Line manager Solution Architect and Product Analyst Work in partnership with team members Customers Proactively provide technical support and updates, attend meetings with clients as required ElectraLink employees Be collaborative with employees and build strong working relationships with our stakeholders What we offer: Hybrid/flexible working including a four-day week! Private healthcare for you and your family which includes pre-existing conditions. Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Cover and trained colleagues acting as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs). Company bonus and annual pay reviews. Annual training budget and quarterly reviews to support your professional development. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. 50% off Fitness First. Monthly social events organised by our Social Committee. Open lines of communication throughout the business- your voice matters! Regular Employee Forum meetings to gather suggestions from the business on making ElectraLink an even better place to work! Innovative and open to new ideas to support our net-zero status. Exciting, innovative and fast-moving company which is growing. High challenge, high support working environment. Ready to apply? We can't wait to meet you. Get in touch with our recruitment team today!
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Product Owner to drive the evolution of ElectraLink's Data Transfer Service (DTS). This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in digital product development and data solutions, with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies. You will be the key connection between internal teams, customers, and delivery partners, ensuring the DTS remains innovative and aligned with the changing needs of the energy market. As a Product Owner, you will take charge of the product roadmap, prioritising enhancements and new developments while managing technical challenges. You'll work closely with stakeholders to refine features, optimise performance, and introduce new capabilities that strengthen our services. If you're a problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys shaping technical products, we'd love to hear from you. We can't wait to meet you! Clicking Apply Now will take you to our secure application portal, managed by a trusted third party on behalf of ElectraLink. Please see our privacy policy for more information about how we process your personal data. Responsibilities: Develop the product technology and customer roadmap and progressing the plan. Act as the key bridge between the Solution Architect, customers, and delivery partners. Be a technical advisor to the product analysts, customers, and the delivery partners. Consolidate work on technical issues and create a common technical backlog for the entire team. Engage the relevant internal and external development teams to deliver the product enhancements. Take ownership of the CRS innovation pipeline as related to new products. Work closely with Senior Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROI. The typical daily / weekly tasks include: Manage relationships with internal and external clients related to the product roadmap. Plan and prioritise product feature backlog and development for the product. Assess value, develop cases, and prioritise changes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value. Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories. Lead the planning product release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities. Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals. What you'll need: Previous working experience as a product owner, technical lead and/or significant experience in a technical management role. Deep understanding of digital product development and experience of data and networking products. Knowledge of Agile processes and principles. Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills. Excellent organisational and management skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Creative thinker, coupled with a drive to deliver working product. Attention to detail and the ability to critically evaluate project and development plans. Your key relationships in this role: Person / Team Nature of Relationship Head of Cost Recovery Services Line manager Solution Architect and Product Analyst Work in partnership with team members Customers Proactively provide technical support and updates, attend meetings with clients as required ElectraLink employees Be collaborative with employees and build strong working relationships with our stakeholders What we offer: Hybrid/flexible working including a four-day week! Private healthcare for you and your family which includes pre-existing conditions. Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Cover and trained colleagues acting as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs). Company bonus and annual pay reviews. Annual training budget and quarterly reviews to support your professional development. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. 50% off Fitness First. Monthly social events organised by our Social Committee. Open lines of communication throughout the business- your voice matters! Regular Employee Forum meetings to gather suggestions from the business on making ElectraLink an even better place to work! Innovative and open to new ideas to support our net-zero status. Exciting, innovative and fast-moving company which is growing. High challenge, high support working environment. Ready to apply? We can't wait to meet you. Get in touch with our recruitment team today!
We are looking for a Product Owner to drive the evolution of ElectraLink's Data Transfer Service (DTS). This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in digital product development and data solutions, with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies. You will be the key connection between internal teams, customers, and delivery partners, ensuring the DTS remains innovative and aligned with the changing needs of the energy market. As a Product Owner, you will take charge of the product roadmap, prioritising enhancements and new developments while managing technical challenges. You'll work closely with stakeholders to refine features, optimise performance, and introduce new capabilities that strengthen our services. If you're a problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys shaping technical products, we'd love to hear from you. We can't wait to meet you! Clicking Apply Now will take you to our secure application portal, managed by a trusted third party on behalf of ElectraLink. Please see our privacy policy for more information about how we process your personal data. Responsibilities: Develop the product technology and customer roadmap and progressing the plan. Act as the key bridge between the Solution Architect, customers, and delivery partners. Be a technical advisor to the product analysts, customers, and the delivery partners. Consolidate work on technical issues and create a common technical backlog for the entire team. Engage the relevant internal and external development teams to deliver the product enhancements. Take ownership of the CRS innovation pipeline as related to new products. Work closely with Senior Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROI. The typical daily / weekly tasks include: Manage relationships with internal and external clients related to the product roadmap. Plan and prioritise product feature backlog and development for the product. Assess value, develop cases, and prioritise changes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value. Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories. Lead the planning product release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities. Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals. What you'll need: Previous working experience as a product owner, technical lead and/or significant experience in a technical management role. Deep understanding of digital product development and experience of data and networking products. Knowledge of Agile processes and principles. Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills. Excellent organisational and management skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Creative thinker, coupled with a drive to deliver working product. Attention to detail and the ability to critically evaluate project and development plans. Your key relationships in this role: Person / Team Nature of Relationship Head of Cost Recovery Services Line manager Solution Architect and Product Analyst Work in partnership with team members Customers Proactively provide technical support and updates, attend meetings with clients as required ElectraLink employees Be collaborative with employees and build strong working relationships with our stakeholders What we offer: Hybrid/flexible working including a four-day week! Private healthcare for you and your family which includes pre-existing conditions. Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Cover and trained colleagues acting as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs). Company bonus and annual pay reviews. Annual training budget and quarterly reviews to support your professional development. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. 50% off Fitness First. Monthly social events organised by our Social Committee. Open lines of communication throughout the business- your voice matters! Regular Employee Forum meetings to gather suggestions from the business on making ElectraLink an even better place to work! Innovative and open to new ideas to support our net-zero status. Exciting, innovative and fast-moving company which is growing. High challenge, high support working environment. Ready to apply? We can't wait to meet you. Get in touch with our recruitment team today!
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Product Owner to drive the evolution of ElectraLink's Data Transfer Service (DTS). This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in digital product development and data solutions, with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies. You will be the key connection between internal teams, customers, and delivery partners, ensuring the DTS remains innovative and aligned with the changing needs of the energy market. As a Product Owner, you will take charge of the product roadmap, prioritising enhancements and new developments while managing technical challenges. You'll work closely with stakeholders to refine features, optimise performance, and introduce new capabilities that strengthen our services. If you're a problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys shaping technical products, we'd love to hear from you. We can't wait to meet you! Clicking Apply Now will take you to our secure application portal, managed by a trusted third party on behalf of ElectraLink. Please see our privacy policy for more information about how we process your personal data. Responsibilities: Develop the product technology and customer roadmap and progressing the plan. Act as the key bridge between the Solution Architect, customers, and delivery partners. Be a technical advisor to the product analysts, customers, and the delivery partners. Consolidate work on technical issues and create a common technical backlog for the entire team. Engage the relevant internal and external development teams to deliver the product enhancements. Take ownership of the CRS innovation pipeline as related to new products. Work closely with Senior Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROI. The typical daily / weekly tasks include: Manage relationships with internal and external clients related to the product roadmap. Plan and prioritise product feature backlog and development for the product. Assess value, develop cases, and prioritise changes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value. Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories. Lead the planning product release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities. Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals. What you'll need: Previous working experience as a product owner, technical lead and/or significant experience in a technical management role. Deep understanding of digital product development and experience of data and networking products. Knowledge of Agile processes and principles. Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills. Excellent organisational and management skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Creative thinker, coupled with a drive to deliver working product. Attention to detail and the ability to critically evaluate project and development plans. Your key relationships in this role: Person / Team Nature of Relationship Head of Cost Recovery Services Line manager Solution Architect and Product Analyst Work in partnership with team members Customers Proactively provide technical support and updates, attend meetings with clients as required ElectraLink employees Be collaborative with employees and build strong working relationships with our stakeholders What we offer: Hybrid/flexible working including a four-day week! Private healthcare for you and your family which includes pre-existing conditions. Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Cover and trained colleagues acting as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs). Company bonus and annual pay reviews. Annual training budget and quarterly reviews to support your professional development. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. 50% off Fitness First. Monthly social events organised by our Social Committee. Open lines of communication throughout the business- your voice matters! Regular Employee Forum meetings to gather suggestions from the business on making ElectraLink an even better place to work! Innovative and open to new ideas to support our net-zero status. Exciting, innovative and fast-moving company which is growing. High challenge, high support working environment. Ready to apply? We can't wait to meet you. Get in touch with our recruitment team today!
We are looking for a Head of Product and Innovation to lead the development and growth of ElectraLink's product portfolio. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in product innovation, lifecycle management, and commercial strategy within the energy sector. You will drive the product roadmap, working closely with stakeholders, sales teams, and industry partners to bring new solutions to market and enhance existing ones. As a leader, you will foster a high-performance culture, supporting product owners and developers to deliver impactful, data-driven products. Your ability to balance technical expertise with customer insight will be key to shaping innovative, competitive solutions. If you're passionate about driving product success in a fast-evolving industry, we'd love to hear from you. We can't wait to meet you! Responsibilities: Working in conjunction with ElectraLink's senior stakeholders and Senior Management Team to constantly evolve the 3-5 year product roadmap to ensure the organisation evolves to continue to serve the energy market Working closely with the sales team, individual product owners and wider industry to drive new ideas into the product roadmaps Develop and deliver on a multi-year product roadmap to ensure a continuous pipeline of new and innovative products Develop business case proposals Maintain competitive information Identify trends and new product segments Collaborate with internal teams to ensure product launches and promotions are executed on time throughout the year Interact with customers to understand product performance Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of each product Continuously engage with internal and external customers to understand their evolving needs and draw inspiration from their input to shape the future of our platforms Support prioritisation of innovation opportunities by combining customer and competitor insight to build reasoned recommendations Be responsible for a small team of dedicated developers as well as being able to draw on a cross-functional team of SMEs to build strong business cases for a wide range of innovation projects, from early proposition exploration through to live pilots and scaling of solutions Assume a high level of ownership of all work developed by members of the team Managing innovation budget including forecasting, resource allocation and prioritisation What you'll need: The candidate should come from a technical delivery or development background 5 years + experience of building data focused products Experience of leading and delivering innovation and product initiatives Knowledge of disruptive technologies, key trends and customer demands in the energy industry Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence audiences at all levels Ability to explain data designs, issues and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Well organised, structured approach to work Highly desirable skills: Knowledge of energy market needs Expertise on modern software delivery techniques including SAFE and DevOps Working knowledge of UK electricity and gas market systems, including systems which interface to central market functions Your key relationships in this role: Person / Team Nature of Relationship Chief Data Officer Line Manager Innovation Lead Line Report Product Owners Line Report Sales and Marketing To share market intelligence and access to customer for products developed in this team What we offer: Hybrid/flexible working including a four-day week! Private healthcare for you and your family which includes pre-existing conditions Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Cover and trained colleagues acting as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) Company bonus and annual pay reviews Annual training budget and quarterly reviews to support your professional development Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme 50% off Fitness First Monthly social events organised by our Social Committee Open lines of communication throughout the business- your voice matters! Regular Employee Forum meetings to gather suggestions from the business on making ElectraLink an even better place to work! Innovative and open to new ideas to support our net-zero status Exciting, innovative and fast-moving company which is growing High challenge, high support working environment Ready to apply? We can't wait to meet you. Get in touch with our recruitment team today!
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Head of Product and Innovation to lead the development and growth of ElectraLink's product portfolio. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in product innovation, lifecycle management, and commercial strategy within the energy sector. You will drive the product roadmap, working closely with stakeholders, sales teams, and industry partners to bring new solutions to market and enhance existing ones. As a leader, you will foster a high-performance culture, supporting product owners and developers to deliver impactful, data-driven products. Your ability to balance technical expertise with customer insight will be key to shaping innovative, competitive solutions. If you're passionate about driving product success in a fast-evolving industry, we'd love to hear from you. We can't wait to meet you! Responsibilities: Working in conjunction with ElectraLink's senior stakeholders and Senior Management Team to constantly evolve the 3-5 year product roadmap to ensure the organisation evolves to continue to serve the energy market Working closely with the sales team, individual product owners and wider industry to drive new ideas into the product roadmaps Develop and deliver on a multi-year product roadmap to ensure a continuous pipeline of new and innovative products Develop business case proposals Maintain competitive information Identify trends and new product segments Collaborate with internal teams to ensure product launches and promotions are executed on time throughout the year Interact with customers to understand product performance Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of each product Continuously engage with internal and external customers to understand their evolving needs and draw inspiration from their input to shape the future of our platforms Support prioritisation of innovation opportunities by combining customer and competitor insight to build reasoned recommendations Be responsible for a small team of dedicated developers as well as being able to draw on a cross-functional team of SMEs to build strong business cases for a wide range of innovation projects, from early proposition exploration through to live pilots and scaling of solutions Assume a high level of ownership of all work developed by members of the team Managing innovation budget including forecasting, resource allocation and prioritisation What you'll need: The candidate should come from a technical delivery or development background 5 years + experience of building data focused products Experience of leading and delivering innovation and product initiatives Knowledge of disruptive technologies, key trends and customer demands in the energy industry Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence audiences at all levels Ability to explain data designs, issues and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Well organised, structured approach to work Highly desirable skills: Knowledge of energy market needs Expertise on modern software delivery techniques including SAFE and DevOps Working knowledge of UK electricity and gas market systems, including systems which interface to central market functions Your key relationships in this role: Person / Team Nature of Relationship Chief Data Officer Line Manager Innovation Lead Line Report Product Owners Line Report Sales and Marketing To share market intelligence and access to customer for products developed in this team What we offer: Hybrid/flexible working including a four-day week! Private healthcare for you and your family which includes pre-existing conditions Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Cover and trained colleagues acting as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) Company bonus and annual pay reviews Annual training budget and quarterly reviews to support your professional development Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme 50% off Fitness First Monthly social events organised by our Social Committee Open lines of communication throughout the business- your voice matters! Regular Employee Forum meetings to gather suggestions from the business on making ElectraLink an even better place to work! Innovative and open to new ideas to support our net-zero status Exciting, innovative and fast-moving company which is growing High challenge, high support working environment Ready to apply? We can't wait to meet you. Get in touch with our recruitment team today!