Product Manager - Solar, Battery and Optimisation

Intellihub Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zelora, backed by Intellihub, is seeking a Product Manager – Solar, Battery & Optimisation to lead Behind the Meter solutions and own the strategy, roadmap and lifecycle of solar, battery and optimisation products.

You will partner with Sales and Marketing to launch new capabilities, build compelling business cases and deliver customer-centric energy innovations for Australian households.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management, ideally in energy, technology or consumer products.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to develop business cases and financial models.
• Understanding of solar, battery, energy optimisation, smart home or distributed energy solutions.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with a customer-first mindset and a passion for innovation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, roadmap and lifecycle of solar, battery and optimisation products.
• Drive development of innovative customer solutions, including VPP and financing offerings.
• Identify market opportunities through customer insights, competitor analysis and industry trends.
• Build compelling business cases for new products and enhancements.
• Lead product launches and go-to-market initiatives with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to bring new capabilities to market.
• Act as the product expert, championing customer needs and delivering exceptional outcomes.

Skills

Product management

Energy sector

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Job description

At Zelora, we’re making home electrification simpler and more affordable.

Backed by Bunnings and powered by Intellihub, we've introduced an Australian-first Solar & Battery subscription model that helps households take control of their energy without the upfront cost or complexity.

As a newly established joint venture between Bunnings and Intellihub, Zelora combines the scale and credibility of two trusted organisations with the energy and ambition of a growing business. Joining Zelora means having the opportunity to help shape our future, influence how we work, and make a real impact from day one.

At Zelora, we’re making home electrification simpler and more affordable.

Backed by Bunnings and powered by Intellihub, we've introduced an Australian-first Solar & Battery subscription model that helps households take control of their energy without the upfront cost or complexity.

As a newly established joint venture between Bunnings and Intellihub, Zelora combines the scale and credibility of two trusted organisations with the energy and ambition of a growing business. Joining Zelora means having the opportunity to help shape our future, influence how we work, and make a real impact from day one.

Job Description

At Zelora/Intellihub, we're building innovative behind-the-meter energy solutions that empower customers to generate, store and optimise their energy usage. As we expand our newly established Behind the Meter (BtM) business, we're looking for an experienced Product Manager – Solar, Battery & Optimisation to lead the growth of our solar, battery, optimisation and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) offerings.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of distributed energy, working at the intersection of renewable technology, customer experience, and commercial innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own the strategy, roadmap and lifecycle of our solar, battery and optimisation products
• Drive the development of innovative customer solutions, including VPP and financing offerings
• Identify market opportunities through customer insights, competitor analysis and industry trends
• Build compelling business cases for new products and enhancements
• Lead product launches and go-to-market initiatives with Sales and Marketing teams
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to bring new capabilities to market
• Act as the product expert, championing customer needs and delivering exceptional outcomes

Qualifications

What you'll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in product management, ideally within energy, technology or consumer products
• Strong commercial acumen with experience developing business cases and financial models
• Understanding of solar, battery, energy optimisation, smart home or distributed energy solutions
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Strategic thinker with a customer-first mindset and a passion for innovation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Additional Information

Why Join Zelora?

• Establish and shape a critical capability within a growing technology function
• Work directly with senior business and technology leaders
• Make a genuine impact in a business experiencing significant growth and change
• Help deliver technology solutions that support Australia's transition to cleaner energy
• Enjoy autonomy, ownership and the opportunity to influence how Zelora scales
• Join a collaborative, down-to-earth team where your contribution matters

If you're excited by the opportunity to build testing capability, lead quality outcomes and partner with the business to deliver meaningful technology change, we'd love to hear from you.