Group Product Lead - Retail

Eonnext; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

26 days leave + bank holidays

Pension & life cover

Bonus opportunities

Flexible benefits

Job summary

E.ON Next is seeking a visionary Group Product Lead to shape the future of our Retail technology products. You will guide the product vision, manage a high-performing team and align internal and external partnerships to deliver compelling customer propositions.

You will work at the intersection of Technology, Commercial, Propositions and Operations, driving innovation and commercial success in a dynamic energy market across Nottingham or London with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Significant product management experience in technology-driven or SaaS environments.
• Able to translate customer and business insights into clear product visions and roadmaps.
• Experienced people leader who coaches and develops teams and builds a culture of trust and collaboration.
• Able to influence at Director and C-suite level and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the product vision and strategy for the Retail product area.
• Lead and develop high-performing product teams and empower decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, SaaS providers and external partners.
• Champion customer-led innovation using data, insights and emerging tech to improve value.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We’re looking for a visionary, commercially minded Group Product Lead to shape the future of our Retail technology products at E.ON Next. You’ll play a pivotal role in setting the direction for the platforms and products that power our residential energy business, helping us deliver innovative propositions and brilliant customer experiences.Working at the intersection of Technology, Commercial, Propositions and Operations, you’ll bring together in-house software, SaaS platforms and external technology partners to deliver products that make a real difference. You’ll lead and inspire a talented team of product experts, turning complex business challenges into opportunities for innovation, growth and customer value.Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doingDefine and lead the product vision and strategy for our Retail product area, ensuring our technology roadmap supports business growth, commercial performance and customer needs.Lead and develop high-performing product teams, empowering them to make decisions, experiment, innovate and deliver meaningful outcomes.Bring together internal engineering teams, SaaS providers and external technology partners to create a connected product ecosystem that delivers maximum value.Work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to identify strategic opportunities, influence decisions and align product priorities with wider business goals.Champion customer-led innovation, using data, market insights and emerging technologies to shape solutions that improve sales, pricing, tariffs, partnerships and customer value.Drive continuous improvement across our product portfolio, using experimentation, rapid iteration and performance insights to maximise impact and keep us ahead of a changing energy market.Are we the perfect match?You have significant product management experience in a technology-driven or SaaS environment, with a proven track record of leading complex products or portfolios and delivering commercial results.You’re a strategic thinker who can turn customer and business insights into clear product visions, roadmaps and priorities that deliver long-term value.You’re an experienced people leader who knows how to coach and develop talent, build empowered teams and create a culture of trust, collaboration and psychological safety.You’re confident influencing at Director and C-suite level, building strong relationships across diverse teams and communicating complex ideas with clarity and purpose.You have a degree or equivalent experience, alongside a strong understanding of technology, product transformation and agile ways of working.It would be great if you hadExperience with sales, pricing, tariff or value management systems and platforms, particularly within a retail or energy environment.Experience managing a broad product portfolio spanning in-house software, SaaS platforms and third-party technology solutions.A track record of building strategic partnerships with technology providers to accelerate innovation and deliver competitive advantage.Experience leading product transformation, embedding experimentation and helping organisations adapt to changing customer needs and market conditions.A passion for emerging technologies and their potential to solve complex customer problems, improve business performance and shape the future of energy.Here’s what else you need to knowRole may close earlier due to high applications.12 Month Fixed Term ContractCompetitive salaryLocation – Nottingham or London - with travel between sites when required.Excellent parental leave allowance.Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-oldsOutstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savingsFlexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024 . We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for youInclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers . We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year —recognising our inclusive, people-first cultureSupport at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyoneAccessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the processInvested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the wayFor all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider