2026 Graduate Product Manager, IT & Digital

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Warwick is seeking a Graduate Product Manager to manage the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch. This role offers hands-on experience in product strategy and stakeholder engagement, and involves collaboration with various teams. The position includes a starting salary of £36,640, a £2,000 bonus, 26 days of holiday, and other benefits supporting career development. Hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

£2,000 bonus upon starting the program

26 days holiday

£2,400 payment on successful completion of the program

Accommodation allowance as required

Qualifications

• Eager to apply knowledge in a real‑world setting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Conduct market research and analyse product performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Support product planning, roadmap creation, and backlog management.
• Help manage timelines, budgets, and reporting for projects.
• Contribute to launch plans, marketing materials, and training resources.

Skills

Product Development

Market Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Coordination

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in Product Management, Business Management, Marketing, or related discipline

Tools

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Job description

About us

National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we've played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we're leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.

But it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it's no small feat and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy.

About The Role

As a Graduate Product Manager, you'll be part of a dynamic team that manages the full product lifecycle – from ideation and development to launch and continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in product strategy, stakeholder engagement, and organisational change, while working closely with teams across engineering, design, marketing, and sales. You'll help ensure our products meet user needs, deliver value, and support National Grid's digital transformation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Product Development & Strategy: Support product planning, roadmap creation, and backlog management. Assist in defining requirements and prioritising features based on user needs and business goals.
• Market & Data Analysis: Conduct market research and analyse product performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, maintaining clear communication and supporting change management activities.
• Project & Financial Coordination: Help manage timelines, budgets, and reporting, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Go‑to‑Market Support: Contribute to launch plans, marketing materials, and training resources to ensure successful product rollouts.
• Tools & Methods: Learn and apply industry‑standard tools and methodologies, tailoring processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

You'll be supported to grow your skills in product ownership, financial planning, stakeholder management, and organisational change – all while contributing to meaningful work that powers millions of homes and businesses.

Our Graduate Programme

You'll be joining our 18‑month graduate programme, with a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You will attend in‑person and virtual development sessions throughout the programme to equip you with the essential skills required. We are committed to the personal development of our colleagues, so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you will also have access to 121 coaching and a mentor from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.

All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to our IT & Digital pathway you will develop your IT technical skills including AGILE and Scrum. You will also gain important insights in engineering and electricity to help broaden your understanding of our business and industry.

We believe in the importance of getting as much on‑the‑job experience as possible. To this end, you will complete three 6‑month placements across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality while broadening your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18‑month programme you will return to your initial placement area to kick‑start your superpowered career.

What you'll need to apply

You will need to achieve, or be working towards, a minimum 2:2 degree in Product Management, Business Management, Marketing, or a closely related discipline. It doesn’t matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real‑world setting.

Location

This role is based in Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working where possible.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a graduate starting salary of £36,640. Not only will you receive a tailored development programme to progress a superpowered career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits:

• £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
• 26 days holiday
• £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
• Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
• Other benefits include pension and share‑option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities.

More Information

You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We kindly ask that you review all our graduate opportunities and apply for the one that aligns closest with your aspirations and interests.

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications.

Assessment centres will be held between November - April 2026.

National Grid's Graduate & Student opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points‑based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and we offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed. All our offers are based on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, the innovation from creating diverse teams and perspectives, as well as business need.

Equal opportunities

At National Grid, we recognise the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds and we are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve.