Product Manager

We are seeking a hands-on Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and outcome-focused delivery of data-centric products within the Technology & Digital Services (TDS) portfolio. This role is pivotal in enabling NextEnergy Group to become a data-driven, technology-led, and AI-infused business. You will work cross-functionally with data, AI, design, and engineering teams both internally and with third-party partners, to build and deliver user-centered products. You will be accountable for timely product delivery, risk management, and the task management of your product team. While you may specialise in a specific business area (such as Finance, Asset Management, or Commercial Management), you should expect to work on a range of products aligned with business priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define product vision, value proposition, success metrics, and delivery roadmap by understanding business problems and opportunities.
• Maintain a transparent, evidence-based roadmap that balances outcomes, technology constraints, risk, and capacity.
• Oversee “build vs. buy” decisions, leveraging modern data platforms and analytics tools.
• Apply industry knowledge to ensure products align with energy sector best practices, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.
• Ensure all products and processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and risk teams to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes affecting the energy and technology sectors, and ensure timely implementation of necessary changes in product strategy and delivery.
• Lead the integration of cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and self-service analytics tools (e.g., ThoughtSpot) into product solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to design scalable, secure data architectures.
• Champion the adoption of analytics and AI tools to drive data-informed decision-making across the business.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to embed AI/ML capabilities into products (e.g., predictive analytics, automation, intelligent workflows).
• Partner with data governance and AI teams to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI.
• Translate strategy into product epics/user stories, prioritise with clear acceptance criteria, and manage the product backlog in Azure DevOps.
• Lead agile ceremonies with cross-functional squads and coordinate with PMO on timelines, dependencies, and communications.
• Oversee business handover, enablement, and drive user adoption of new data and analytics capabilities.
• Partner with compliance, security, and data governance colleagues to ensure policy adherence, audit trails, and appropriate controls.
• Monitor and mitigate all product-related risks throughout the product lifecycle.
• Align senior stakeholders on outcomes and trade-offs, providing regular updates on product delivery.
• Run steering forums with decision-ready materials.
• Evaluate and manage third-party partners and vendors, ensuring value, quality, and adherence to contractual terms.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and self-service analytics tools (e.g., ThoughtSpot).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver products leveraging AI/ML for business value.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation, and communication skills.
• Flexibility and intellectual curiosity to explore new technologies and approaches.
• Delivery focus with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for sustainability and the mission to lead the transition to clean energy.
• Commitment to NextEnergy Group’s values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative, and ‘bring your alpha’.
• Experience in the energy sector, with knowledge of industry regulations and market dynamics.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience leading product delivery teams in a data-driven environment.
• Hands-on experience integrating cloud data platforms and analytics tools into product solutions.
• Experience embedding AI/ML capabilities into products.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Fluency in Agile product delivery practices.
• Experience managing and selecting vendors and working with third-party delivery partners.
• Excellent communication skills—able to translate between business requirements and technical delivery.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., energy, finance, utilities, or similar).
• Demonstrated contract management skills, including negotiation and vendor management.
• The right to work in the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn.
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries.
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week.
• 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December).
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents.
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes.
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. By selecting “Apply” or sending us your CV, you indicate you have read and acknowledged NextEnergy Group’s Candidate Privacy Notice.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be. We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.