Technical Associate Product Manager - Battery Storage

Aurora Energy Research; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions firm in Oxford is seeking an Associate Product Manager for Battery Storage. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience in product-related roles. Responsibilities include managing product backlogs and supporting product scaling initiatives. Competitive benefits offered, including Private Medical Insurance and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Support

Salary-Exchange Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Oxford Discounts

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flu Jabs

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in analytical, software, or product-related role.
• Quick, self-directed learner in complex domains.
• Proven ability to manage structured workstreams.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of product scaling roadmap.
• Manage product backlog of user needs.
• Translate market insights into technical requirements.
• Take ownership of workstreams from planning to delivery.
• Track development progress and resolve blockers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Python

R

Matlab

Job description

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Technical Associate Product Manager - Battery Storage

Department: Software Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Reporting To: Head of Product

Description

Chronos helps investors, developers, and utilities navigate complex battery storage investments, directly influencing how storage assets are deployed across global markets. We are looking for a highly analytical and execution-driven Associate Product Manager to support the development and expansion of Chronos.

As an Associate Product Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality product features and improvements, ensuring smooth coordination between cross-functional teams, and helping scale Chronos across diverse geographies and use cases. You will work closely with Product Managers to execute the roadmap and drive initiatives that align with user needs and market trends.

This role is fast-paced and detailed-oriented, requiring strong problem-solving skills, organisational abilities, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate is someone who can execute efficiently, apply feedback holistically, and drive deliverables forward while collaborating effectively across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Chronos' platform scaling roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader product strategy and business goals
• Manage and maintain the product backlog of user needs and feature requests, ensuring that development priorities are clear and structured
• Translate storage market insights and stakeholder needs into structured technical requirements, collaborating with modellers, software engineers, and analysts to bring them to execution
• Take ownership of defined workstreams and support their development from planning through delivery, ensuring that execution is timely and meets quality standards
• Drive clarity in project execution, ensuring that technical teams and business stakeholders are aligned on key objectives
• Track development progress, identify blockers, and ensure smooth feature rollouts
• Proactively document best practices and contribute to process improvements that enhance team efficiency
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, ensuring that work remains aligned with business needs and team objectives

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• 2-4 years of experience in an analytical, software, or product-related role, ideally in energy, finance, consulting, or research
• Quick, self-directed learner with the ability to ramp up quickly in complex domains
• Strong problem-solving mindset, capable of identifying key patterns in data and applying insights to product execution
• Proven ability to manage structured workstreams, ensuring clear alignment between business needs and technical execution
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and track deliverables effectively
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable attributes:

• Experience in product management or working with software development teams
• Familiarity with power market economics, renewables, or storage investments
• Competence in data analysis tools (Python, R, Matlab, or similar) is a plus
• Exposure to agile development methodologies and user research practices

What we offer

Some of the benefits we include are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Parental Support
• Salary-Exchange Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let's discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.