Product Manager (H/F/X) – KrakenFlow

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

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re 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.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

Kraken Customer

What we do: build the most AI-driven, innovative, forward-thinking platform for energy management. From optimizing resources to delivering cost-effective, exceptional customer experiences through advanced Customer Information Systems (CIS), billing, meter data management, CRM, and AI-driven communications, Kraken is powering the next wave of innovation in the energy industry.

Why we do it: future energy will not look like energy as we know it today. We need to not just think about our future, but build for it. Now.

What We’re Building at Kraken: At Kraken, we are creating the most innovative platform that powers the energy system of tomorrow. Our technologies span across the entire renewable energy ecosystem—ranging from CRM and billing software for energy retailers to grid flexibility solutions, renewable energy generation, and workforce management for engineers installing cutting-edge low-carbon technologies in homes.

Why We Do It: The future of energy will be radically different from what we know today. We’re not just imagining that future—we’re building it, and we need to act now. This is why we’re looking for a proactive and motivated Product Manager to join our newly formed Kraken Flow team.

What is Kraken Flow: Kraken Flow is set to revolutionize how we manage and automate business processes within Kraken. Imagine a low-code/no-code tool, but one that’s deeply integrated into the Kraken ecosystem. Flow empowers everyone, whether they’re developers or non-developers, to design, build, and automate business processes through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface.

Designed as an open ecosystem, Flow seamlessly integrates Kraken’s platform services with external systems, unlocking new possibilities for process automation across a variety of tools and platforms. As we continue to develop this powerful tool, safeguarding security and ensuring proper guardrails are a top priority. Collaboration is also key – Flow’s success depends on constant engagement with other Kraken teams to ensure it’s integrated where it brings the most value.

If you’re passionate about building innovative products that shape the future of energy and empowering users with powerful tools, we want you on our team.

What does the role look like? As a Product Manager at Kraken Flow, you’ll be at the heart of defining and shaping the future of our platform. Your role is critical in guiding the product’s journey – from conception to launch and throughout its lifecycle. You will work with cross-functional teams and lead without rigid authority, helping to influence and inspire as we develop products that align with Kraken’s core mission.You’ll need to be comfortable balancing autonomy with accountability, leading by example, and taking ownership of both the product and your team’s success.

What you’ll do:

• Deepen your knowledge: You’ll deepen your understanding of Kraken Flow and other Kraken products and then explore business and user needs to refine the product vision and set goals to achieve it
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: You’ll gather requirements and translate them into tasks for developers, ensuring smooth collaboration with designers, developers, and other stakeholders at Kraken
• Handle ambiguity: You’ll be dealing with ambiguity and will need to address issues by analyzing diverse sources of information with a structured and facilitate approach, experimenting to validate hypotheses and find suitable solutions
• Plan, deliver, validate: You’ll prioritize work to maximize business value, apply agile principles pragmatically and collaborate with the team to ensure effective and efficient delivery, while mitigating risks and reducing dependencies
• Lead and influence: You’ll create a strong sense of purpose and mission for the development team, lead product initiatives with personal accountability, embed our vision for Flow into the overall strategy of Kraken and advocate for the product in the organization

What you’ll bring:

• In addition to experience in product management, we’re seeking candidates who embody Kraken’s values of autonomy, responsibility, and purpose. Our ideal candidate takes ownership, drives change, and continuously seeks to improve both their work and the team’s effectiveness. At Kraken, we know that no one comes in as the perfect fit in every area, but what matters most is a willingness to grow, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to our shared mission of driving sustainable innovation. We’re looking for individuals who are strong in some areas, eager to develop in others, and ready to bring their unique skills to help make our team greater than the sum of its parts.
• If you excel in these areas and are driven to close any gaps, we encourage you to apply:
• Passion for clients: Putting customers and clients first is at the heart of what we do. If you’re dedicated to understanding and exceeding expectations, you’ll fit right in.
• Communication excellence: You’re able to communicate complex concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing, ensuring that your message resonates with your audience
• Strategic and Hands-On Thinking: Whether it’s aligning product initiatives with long-term goals or rolling up your sleeves to execute a feature, you’re adaptable and thrive in a dynamic environment. You embrace experimentation and calculated risk-taking
• Innovative Problem Solver: You’re a creative thinker who enjoys tackling complex problems
• Tech and Data Acumen: While you don’t need to be an engineer, a basic understanding of technical concepts is key and you’re comfortable using data to inform decisions
• Leadership without Authority: You know how to influence and guide teams toward common goals
• Team Play: Collaboration is key at Kraken. You’re ready to support your team and hold yourself accountable
• UX Know How: This one is completely optional but highly appreciated and we encourage current UX designers to apply as a product manager
• We’re building a team of strong individuals who are constantly aspiring to improve and bring out the best in each other. We are committed to your personal growth, and can ensure that you’ll be contributing to a mission that matters.

As we are an international organization, we kindly ask you to send us your CV in English.

Why else you’ll love it here

• Wondering what the salary is for this position? Ask us! During our initial contact, this is something we always bring up, because we really want to match your experience with the right salary. The reason we don’t talk about it here is that we have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn’t apply to Octopus – what’s more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy has a unique culture: we won the award for Best Company to Work For in 2022, on Glassdoor UK we were voted one of the 50 Best Places to Work in 2022 and our CEO, Greg, recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our employees. In 2023, we were named one of the 100 best companies to work for in the Sunday Times. In France, we were awarded the Happy at Work label, and ranked eighteenth out of a total of 1,675 structures in the category of companies where employees find the most meaning.
• We are an organization where people learn, decide and build faster. Where they work autonomously, with extraordinary people, on innovative projects. Profit-sharing, flex-office, excellent mutual insurance, soft mobility package, coverage of part of the “pass navigo” above the legal minimum, and even special days off to invest in an associative project that’s close to your heart… we want your investment to be rewarded by benefits you really care about!

At Octopus, we’re looking for people who are genuinely caring and empathetic. Equal opportunities are important to us, and we’re committed to providing an inclusive and fair working environment. We invite you to apply, whatever your age, gender, marital status, color, disability, pregnancy or parenthood, origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.

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. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we’ll 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 Octopus, we’re 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. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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