Head of Product | London, UK

Kraken; London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the energy sector seeks a dynamic Head of Product to lead their SaaS platform's core offerings. This role involves defining product strategies, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring alignment with market needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the energy sector and SaaS business, driving innovation and addressing industry challenges.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of energy landscape and market dynamics.
• Strong expertise in enterprise SaaS and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale SaaS platform's core product offerings.
• Define and execute product strategy addressing industry challenges.
• Conduct market analysis for differentiation and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Market Analysis

SaaS Expertise

Job description

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We're a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It's a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Product - Industry/Markets to lead and scale our SaaS platform's core product offerings and their adaptation to specific energy industry/market needs.

This role is critical in ensuring our platform's relevance and competitive advantage across diverse and global utility markets.

The ideal candidate will be deeply experienced in understanding global energy market dynamics, preferably within the utilities sector or a major SaaS business, and will bring an obsession with understanding and serving the unique needs of various energy markets and solving critical energy industry challenges through innovative SaaS solutions in both B2B and B2C segments.

What you'll have

• Collaborate with the CTO, VP for Industry and Markets, and other product leaders to shape the future of Kraken products.
• Define and execute the product strategy for the evolution of our core platform to address key industry challenges, considering regional and market-specific features.
• Own the roadmap and vision for outcomes at a domain level and within individual products, ensuring alignment with Kraken's vision, client needs, and market trends.
• Continuously analyze product performance, user feedback, and industry trends to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth within the energy SaaS landscape.
• Lead a high-performing team of product managers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement, rapid innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with engineering, delivery, sales, and customer success teams to ensure alignment and execution at scale.
• Leverage AI and automation to enhance operational workflows for utility clients.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their evolving needs and incorporate insights into product development, addressing operational and regulatory challenges in utilities.

What you'll do

• Deep understanding of the energy landscape, including market dynamics, regulations, and the transition to sustainable energy, for both client operations and end customers.
• Strong expertise in enterprise SaaS, utilities, or large-scale customer-facing transactional platforms.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate customer needs into scalable, impactful products.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills for driving alignment across complex organizations.
• Data-driven approach, leveraging analytics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

This role can be based in London, Paris, Tokyo, Melbourne, New York, or remote, with approximately 10-20% travel expected.

We are excited to grow our team and are looking for skilled individuals to help shape the future of our business globally. If you're enthusiastic about tackling big challenges, we want to hear from you!

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you.

We support your potential with the right tools and environment. If you need accommodations or have preferences, let us know to customize your interview process.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those who may not meet 100% of the listed requirements, as we value diverse perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and fairness.