Product Owner

Kearney; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consulting firm is seeking a Product Owner to coordinate the delivery of EV8’s technology programs. The role involves aligning projects across software development and sales. Ideal candidates have experience in product management with a focus on the EV landscape. This position offers hybrid working in London and emphasizes project management, agile methodologies, and stakeholder engagement. Join a dynamic environment aimed at fleet electrification and sustainable mobility.

Benefits

Flexibility for full or part-time work

Opportunities for stability with a global firm

Access to an international network

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or Program Manager, ideally with EV and/or software development experience.
• Experience working with Sales and Customer Success teams on enterprise or B2B projects.
• Skilled in agile project management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery governance.

Responsibilities

• Translate product strategy into executable project plans.
• Coordinate the software development team for aligned capacity and priorities.
• Establish dashboards and reporting mechanisms for delivery performance.

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About Kearney and EV8

Kearney is a global management consulting firm and the majority shareholder of EV8 Technologies, an emerging leader in fleet electrification software. With Kearney’s backing, EV8 is scaling rapidly to meet the needs of fleet operators, OEMs, and infrastructure providers navigating the transition to electric mobility.

Role Overview

The Product Owner (PO) will be the operational backbone of EV8’s delivery. Sitting within the Product function, the PO will coordinate projects across the software development team while also serving as a critical link to Sales and Customer Success. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management expertise with a deep understanding of the EV landscape, particularly fleet electrification, charging infrastructure and enterprise customer needs. This opportunity offers hybrid working with a minimum requirement of 1 day per week in the London office. Full or part‑time working arrangements can also be considered.

We are seeking a Product Owner to join Kearney, ensuring EV8’s technology delivery and customer programs scale effectively through 2026 and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery and Execution

• Translate product strategy into executable project plans with clear milestones, timelines and success metrics.
• Coordinate the software development team, ensuring capacity and priorities are aligned with the product roadmap and sales and onboarding cycles.
• Apply agile methodologies to keep projects efficient, transparent and adaptable.
• Establish dashboards and reporting mechanisms for delivery performance, risks and dependencies.

Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Act as the bridge between Senior Leadership, Product, Software Development, Sales and Customer Success.
• Liaise with Sales and Customer Success to ensure customer commitments are clearly translated into delivery requirements, with a specific focus on client onboarding.
• Support smooth handovers from Sales to Customer Success, enabling reliable onboarding and adoption.
• Provide structured project updates to senior leadership (CEO, COO, CCO) with clarity on risks and commercial impact.
• Understand the EV ecosystem with a focus on fleet electrification, operational requirements, and charging infrastructure.

Scalability and Process

• Build repeatable frameworks for project delivery that support EV8’s scaling ambitions.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Ensure that as EV8 grows, delivery practices remain predictable, customer‑focused, and commercially aligned.

What Success Looks Like in 2026

• Seamless delivery of fleet customer projects with high satisfaction scores.
• Clear visibility for leadership into project progress, risks, and ROI.
• Recognition as the trusted point of contact across technical and commercial teams.
• Established delivery processes that scale with future hires in Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or Program Manager, ideally with EV and / or software development experience.
• Experience working with Sales and Customer Success teams on enterprise or B2B projects.
• Skilled in agile project management, stakeholder engagement and delivery governance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical execution into business impact.

Why Join Kearney and EV8?

• Join a scale‑up with the security and backing of a global consulting firm.
• Be part of EV8’s mission to accelerate fleet electrification and shape the future of sustainable mobility.
• Gain the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment with access to Kearney’s international network.

Contribute to a business at the heart of innovation, sustainability, and growth.

This is a 1‑year fixed‑term contract with the possibility of extension. The opportunity offers hybrid working with a minimum requirement of 1 day per week in the London office. Full or part‑time working arrangements can also be considered.