Product Manager Residential Flex

Rotterdam - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Krakenpowers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

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.

Residential Flex

The Residential Flex product line is creating a smart sustainable energy system by leveraging residential devices such as batteries heat pumps and EVs using their flexibility to optimise renewable electricity use. Our goal is to become the leading residential flexibility provider. By digitally connecting millions of home devices to energy markets and utilities we are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) business that brings greener and cheaper power to homes.

About the role

Its a really exciting time in energy. The energy industry is undergoing its largest transformation since industrialisation and we are positioning ourselves at the forefront of this change. As we expand our operations in Europe and the US we are seeking a Product Manager to help expand our coverage in these markets starting with EVs and chargers. By collaborating with the developer and business teams you will be responsible for exploring building and improving EV/EVSE integrations and particular this role will ensure our integrations deliver high-quality data to provide a great user experience and optimal value to our B2B customers and energy partners.

What youll do

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.
Work with customers and other parts of the business to understand and shape requirements to feed into the Integrations backlog and longer term roadmap.
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 other product teams to proactively support scalability of the product globally and support a customer-centric approach.
Plan track and proactively manage strategic and customer projects driving adoption of our platform and operational efficiency.
Use analytics data and first-hand research to understand user behavior and inform product and design improvements.
Inform stakeholders across the business to help them be successful supporting customers or end-consumers for new features being developed or launched.

What youll need

Experience in agile software product management; from inception exploration prioritization 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.
Outstanding facilitation skills & being comfortable managing client or product workshops from discovery to detailed requirements.
Excellent communication skills showing the ability to summarize complex problems and recommend concise plans of action translating for non-technical audiences.
Preferably experience with electric vehicles and smart charging.
Preferably worked within an energy trading environment and/or energy markets.
Experience working on integrations working with external stakeholders and APIs from inception to testing and roll-out
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up ones sleeves to get the job done.
A passion for clean tech and a strong desire to contribute to the decarbonisation of the planet is crucial.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why youll love it here:

Wondering what the salary for this role is Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters its something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we dont advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesnt apply to Kraken - whats 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 (Netherlands)

This description gives a feel for the role however if youre missing something here but think youd fit wed love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you then wed love to hear from you.

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!

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Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!Krakenpowers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.Were a technology company focused on creating a smart sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation creating a more intelligent grid and enabling u...