Product Development Lead — Battery & Solar Hub Systems (Africa)

Octopus Energy Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven energy company is seeking a Program Manager to lead product development for cutting-edge battery and solar hub technology in Sheffield. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to manage product development from conception to market launch. The ideal candidate has a background in program management for hardware projects, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with international suppliers. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative clean energy solutions in underserved regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program or project management for hardware product development.
• Strong background in supply chain and manufacturing coordination.
• Experience working across engineering disciplines (electronics, software, firmware).
• Track record of guiding products from development through to production.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Align product development priorities with business strategy.
• Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics.
• Lead end-to-end program execution across hardware, software, and firmware teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners for production alignment.
• Track product development milestones from prototyping to production.
• Support post-deployment operations and issue resolution.

Skills

Program management

Supply chain coordination

Cross-functional communication

Organizational skills

Technical understanding

Education

Technical degree or engineering experience

Job description

A mission-driven energy company is seeking a Program Manager to lead product development for cutting-edge battery and solar hub technology in Sheffield. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to manage product development from conception to market launch. The ideal candidate has a background in program management for hardware projects, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with international suppliers. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative clean energy solutions in underserved regions.