AddressAbout the role
Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
Looking for a new challenge in the digital landscape?
National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) is seeking a results-orientedProduct Manager to lead in Digital, Data & Technology.
Join our community of technology experts and drive the development of innovative products, features, and services in technology, data, and AI spaces to deliver excellent service to our customers.
To keep up with the pace of change in the energy sector, we need to reform how projects connect to the electricity transmission system to deliver benefits to consumers as soon as possible.
And that’s why ESO is actively recruiting for an adaptable and outcome-focused Product Manager to drive the development and release of innovative products (some of which you will need to help us identify), features, and services in technology, data, and AI spaces to meet our most urgent business requirements while offering exceptional service to our customers.
Connections are a high priority national issue with a huge scope to digitise and improve our processes, so join us, and you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
This role is based at our Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow office which has free onsite parking, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.
Apply now for the opportunity to make a real impact and be a part of our ESO community of specialists.
About you
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Product Manager with a background in managing complex product lifecycles in large data, data modelling, AI, etc. You're likely to have:
- Experience in delivering full features or products through close collaboration with design and engineering teams.
- A solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
- A demonstrated and focused desire to develop Data and Analytics or AI products and services that resonate with customers.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) as well as storytelling abilities.
- The ability to manage time and schedules effectively to meet deadlines.
- Experience of building relationships and collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders
- The capacity to thrive in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.
- A good grasp of cloud technologies, integration technologies, and associated development principles.
What you'll do
Responsibilities of managing the product lifecycle of ESO designated connection products include:
- Developing and implementing the product vision and strategy in alignment with ESO’s business plans.
- Prioritising the release backlog, considering portfolio prioritization decisions, business plan commitments, and regulatory obligations, and ensuring the delivery of this work.
- Representing the voice of the customer to ensure that internal and external customer needs are prioritized and met.
- Leading communication of the Product Roadmap and Deliverables to both internal and external customers and stakeholders.
- Providing support on regulatory submissions for Data Products.
What you'll get
A competitive salary of circa £53,000 -75,000 – dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
About us
Becoming the National Energy System Operator
In Summer of 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.
The organisation will be set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As the ESO are today, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.
The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
More information
The application deadline for this role is 11th March at 23:59. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date, as we will be reviewing and arranging interviews even before the closing date.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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