Were 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.
Its a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better more sustainable future.
About Us:
Kraken Tech is a pioneering company within Octopus Energy Group (OEG) globally licensing the Kraken platform and operating model to revolutionise businesses. With a strong foothold in OEG businesses worldwide and through external clients were expanding our footprint and this role is critical to that firsthand expansion.
Your Mission:
Members of the Kraken Tech team need to be shining examples of the Kraken way and believe in decision-making based on simplicity customer benefit and efficiency. As a Senior Client Implementation Lead youll play a pivotal role in guiding our clients through the intricacies of the Kraken Operating Model building their understanding and empowering them to operate effectively. From initial pre-build conversations to the transfer phase your leadership will set the foundation for success.
Key skills:
Strategic Leadership:
Communicate independently with senior stakeholders and help them build a strong understanding of the operating model and its impact on the organisation.
Lead sales pitches and be crucially involved in the initial client conversations to define the model and what Kraken can offer.
Orchestrate strategic changes at a high-level based on feedback to support the team and client.
Instill confidence in the ways of working showcasing Krakens credibility and trustworthiness.
Define a clear roadmap for Kraken teams and BOT lead phase-out.
Drive the clients migration delivery to an S-curve
Client Enablement:
Work within the client to demonstrate tasks and platform usage.
Set up a business structure as a foundation for scale and innovation.
Identify where a client is on their maturity journey considering appetite and capability for change and ensure they feel ownership in adapting their journey
Define a clear agreement for transitioning to the next phase.
Set up key operational processes within the client including scheduling skills academy and functional processes like billing.
Deliver and deliver leadership development programs and skills academy training.
Curiosity and Initiative:
Have a focus on detail a passion for self-learning and a willingness to experiment.
Be curious in helping clients visualise their pain-points and commit to working with them to overcome it.
Influence and Relationship-building:
Proactively observe the client planning and problem-solving within the models principles.
Utilise strong influencing skills to drive change especially with resistant stakeholders and bad practices.
Build trustworthy relationships rapidly pushing clients and your team to create positive transformations.
Problem Solving and Mediation:
Provide psychological safety encouragement and coaching to empower both the client and the internal team to solve problems.
Take charge in any situation and be trusted to mediate issues and strategically solve problems anticipating future limitations.
Manage senior stakeholders and implement delivery strategies across multiple topics with trust and confidence.
Using Data:
Consistently use data to support the vision and increase efficiency within the team.
Analyse reports on Tableau to provide insights on performance.
Utilise Excel and collaborate with the data team for impactful results.
Actively planning for the future and thinking of the big picture around topics such as resourcing delivery timelines and success measures.
Responsibilities:
Kraken Ambassador:
Champion the Kraken model! Live and breathe what we preach and be comfortable convincing clients that its the best way to run their business!
Lead by example with the best practices and key behavioural principles to clients emphasising their positive impact on both the organisation and its people.
Embrace internal movement travel and adaptability to changing strategies.
Recruitment:
Be an important part of the process planning discussions
Identify the best talent with a lens on reducing bias and championing diversity. Be a key part of the client recruitment transformation!
Coaching & Mentoring:
Thrive in a 1:1 setting working on development of senior client leaders and your team-members.
Provide bespoke advice and coaching to push clients to the next level.
Leadership Development:
Be involved in high-level group programs focussing on Influential Management Assertive Communication and Principled Decision-making among many others sections!
Why youll love it here:
Great medicaldental and vision insurance options including FSAs.
Paid time off we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Parental leave. Biological adoptive and foster parents are all eligible.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Flexible working environment: you need to shift around your schedule You do you we genuinely believe in work/life balance.
Equity Options: every Kraken employee owns part of the business. Were a team working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success you should be rewarded as such.
Modern office or co-working spaces depending on location.
We hire a wide range of experience levels into our delivery teams. The salary range for this role in NYC ranges on average from $70000-$200000 (with some flexibility) depending on relevant experience role alignment and client management expertise demonstrated throughout the interview process. While the broad salary range is listed not all candidates will be placed at the top of the rangethis will be determined by the overall fit for the position. If you have questions about this just ask! Our recruiters are happy to provide more context.
Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France Germany Spain Japan and the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.7. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.
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. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference please contact us at and well do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people like women are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are if you like one of our jobs we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken were looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race colour religion national origin age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.
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