VP Product

My client is searching for a Vice President of Product to oversee the design, development, and deployment of their flagship product. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic organisation in the committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in utilities, driving sustainability, and creating greener solutions for energy systems worldwide.

The Role

As the VP of Product Engineering, you’ll lead a talented team responsible for building and enhancing a flagship product that focuses on billing, payments, metering, and sustainability. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and ensuring successful product delivery. You’ll also collaborate with senior stakeholders, including another VP Product and VP of Product Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee four scrum teams within the Product Engineering and Delivery Engineering functions.
• Drive innovation in utilities by spearheading R&D efforts for the flagship product.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams and Senior Product Managers, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Focus on scaling the product globally, particularly in Central Europe and the Middle East.
• Champion technical innovation to help utilities achieve net-zero goals.
• Utilize SME knowledge in energy, water, or utilities to shape the product's evolution.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in product engineering within a technical, innovative environment.
• Background in energy, water, or utilities sectors is essential.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, including senior product managers and engineers.
• Strong expertise in SaaS, cloud-based microservices, distributed monoliths, and modern technical architectures.
• A passion for driving technical migration and leveraging data to create greener solutions.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary of up to £150,000 + 20% performance bonus.
• Equity: Share scheme equivalent to 15% of annual salary (post-1 year of service).
• Flexible work-life balance: Hybrid working, with two days per week in their Euston office.
• Early finish Fridays: Enjoy a 4.5-day workweek with early closures at 1-2 PM on Fridays.
• A chance to join a company actively shaping the future of utilities on a global scale.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead a team of 12 product specialists, including senior product managers, and oversee the development of the next generation of innovative features and products. By leveraging data and advanced technology, this company is transforming the utility sector, contributing to the global push for sustainability and net-zero goals. This is your chance to leave a legacy in a highly impactful role.