Associate Product Development Manager
Want to play an integral part in the UK's journey to a Net Zero Future? This might be the job for you
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🌍 UK, Hybrid
⭐️ Our Perks
Values-driven culture – we’re really proud of our culture.
- Personalised Learning and Development Budget
- Hybrid working hours – Each team has their own Smart Working Charter that empowers you to do your work in the best way you can
- Technology – Your choice of Mac or Windows
- 25 Holiday Days + your local bank holidays
- 1 Birthday day – it only happens once a year!
- 3 So Giving Days - spend these days giving back to your chosen cause
- Religious Celebrations Leave
- Mental Healthcare – Sessions with Unmind
- Enhanced Family Leave
So Energy
Who we are
So Energy was created in 2015 because we knew energy suppliers could be better. Since then, we’ve grown rapidly but sustainably, with 350,000 customers and over 450 Energists (what we call our people). But we’re not done. We’re on the road to a net zero future, and thanks to our partnership with ESB, we’re well on the way. We’re customer-centric, tech-led, and passionate about sustainability.
We want to do the best we can for our customers, each other, and our planet, so we’ve created a workplace that's encouraging, supportive, and offers the opportunity for growth. As a company, we live by six core values that guide everything we do:
- Clear
- Honest
- Ambitious
- Inquisitive
- Caring
- Sustainable
The Role
Associate Product Development Manager at SO ENERGY
As an Associate Product Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving the development and execution of innovative energy propositions, products and services. This role will support So Energy’s vision to lead in renewable integration and energy efficiency by identifying market opportunities, conducting detailed product research, and managing product lifecycles. You will provide critical data analysis, monitor market trends, and contribute to product strategies aligned with the company’s net-zero future goals.
What you’ll be getting up to:
Product Research & Development
- Conduct detailed market analysis on emerging renewable energy technologies such as solar power, electric vehicles, energy storage, and decarbonisation initiatives.
- Identify new product opportunities that support energy efficiency, renewable integration, and alignment with sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, policy, and marketing to develop innovative solutions and bring them to market.
- Support product lifecycle management from conceptualisation to market launch, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and energy transition policies.
- Work closely with stakeholders to develop strategic product roadmaps that align with broader business goals
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze customer usage patterns, market trends, and competitor offerings to provide insights for product development and refinement.
- Develop comprehensive reports to monitor product performance KPIs, presenting data-driven recommendations for improvements.
- Track the impact of new products on customer, commercial and environmental impacts.
- Use advanced analytics tools to identify key trends, evaluate customer feedback, and optimize the positioning of products within the market
Product Delivery & Launch
- Assist in developing launch plans and communication strategies to promote products to target audiences.
- Coordinate with marketing teams to develop content that clearly communicates product benefits and sustainability features.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to manage expectations, providing updates on project progress and addressing any obstacles.
- Facilitate lessons-learned sessions at the conclusion of projects, documenting findings for future product initiatives
This role will be a great fit if:
Essential:
- Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies and market trends.
- Experience in product development, especially within the energy sector.
- Proficiency in data analysis, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and market information.
- Knowledge of energy policies and regulatory frameworks.
Desirable:
- Experience with electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
- Familiarity with environmental sustainability and net-zero strategies.
Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, tell us about your journey, and about what you learnt.
So, if this role excites you, don’t let our role description hold you back, get applying!
Want to tailor your application?
Hiring Process
- 30 min Virtual Talent interview with a member of the Talent Team
- 1 hour Virtual Technical interview with Propositions and Commercial Manager & Head of Product Development
- 45 mins In-Person Culture interview with Propositions and Commercial Manager & COO
Support – If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.
Our Values
We look for people who share our values and can add to our culture. Values are shared beliefs that guide our decision-making, culture is how we function as a group and how we live our values as individuals.
Clear - The energy industry can be pretty complex so we strive to provide clear communication to our customers and colleagues
Honest - Transparency is key, Whether that's providing clear bills to our customers or trusting our staff to do the right thing.
Ambitious - All of us are ambitious about the future of So Energy and what we can contribute to it.
Inquisitive - We are also questioning the Status Quo to see if there is a better way to do things for our customers
Caring - We care about the work we are doing, our customers and our colleagues
Sustainable - As a renewable energy company we are providing sustainable products but we also care about sustainable careers. That's why learning and continuous development is so important to us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At So Energy, we’re committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a global community and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It’s essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn’t just an initiative at So Energy. We strive to embed it not just into our values but throughout our entire culture.
- Department
- Growth
- Locations
- London HQ
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Associate Product Development Manager
Want to play an integral part in the UK's journey to a Net Zero Future? This might be the job for you
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