Senior Product Manager

at  eonnext

Bringing that feel-good energy.
We’re the newest face amongst the E.ON group of companies. E.ON Next is all about creating a sustainable future, now. We’re moving our energy in the right direction, one little big step at a time. Join us in our mission to bring feel-good energy.
We’re also here to make this whole energy thing way easier for our customers. Like, really easy. That means providing exceptional service and using state-of-the-art tech to do it.
We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to discover, innovate and develop brilliant products for our people and customers. We want product experts with a passion for customers and technology who can solve complex problems with innovative solutions. Your expertise will guide the development of ground-breaking products and strategies, ensuring E.ON Next remains a leader in the energy industry.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

• You will own the product life cycle, from initial discovery and ideation through to execution and delivery, ensuring a seamless integration of roles.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of your market, the needs and behaviours of your users, and the breadth and scope of your product offerings.
• 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.

Are we the perfect match?

• Significant experience in product management, with a proven track record of managing high-complexity products.
• Excellent product delivery skills with a strong track record of close collaboration with stakeholders, operations and customers to launch products successfully
• Expertise in agile methodologies, user research, and collaboration with technical teams.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor teams and foster a culture of excellence.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.

All our Product Managers lead a cross-functional team, no one takes orders. However, our Senior Product Managers do come with more experience, so we expect more of them. This includes:

• Leading on more complex and business-critical product initiatives
• Establish and run a guild on a topic of your choosing, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Support with coaching more junior members of the team
• Champion a culture of innovation, leveraging advanced technologies to solve intricate customer and business problems.

Here’s what else you need to know:

• Closing date – Thursday 5th September 2024 (may close earlier due to high applications)
• We’ll have regular team socials and lively team chats
• Competitive salary
• Location – London (Farringdon - 2 minute walk from Farringdon station) or Nottingham 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.

• You will own the product life cycle, from initial discovery and ideation through to execution and delivery, ensuring a seamless integration of roles.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of your market, the needs and behaviours of your users, and the breadth and scope of your product offerings.
• 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