VP Product

Consortia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities innovation firm is seeking a Vice President of Product to oversee the design and development of their flagship product. The role involves leading product engineering teams and collaborating closely with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in innovative environments, especially within energy, water, or utilities sectors. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £150,000 with bonuses, flexible hybrid work, and a chance to impact sustainability on a global scale.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

20% performance bonus

Equity share scheme

Flexible work-life balance

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in product engineering within a technical environment.
• Background in energy, water, or utilities sectors is essential.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee four scrum teams within Product Engineering.
• Drive R&D efforts for the flagship product.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams and Senior Product Managers.

Skills

Leadership in product engineering

Technical architecture expertise

SaaS knowledge

Cross-functional team management

Passion for innovation

Job description

My client is searching for a Vice President of Product to oversee the design, development, and deployment of their flagship product. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic organisation that is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in utilities, driving sustainability, and creating greener solutions for energy systems worldwide.

The Role

As the VP of Product Engineering, you’ll lead a talented team responsible for building and enhancing a flagship product that focuses on billing, payments, metering, and sustainability. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and ensuring successful product delivery. You’ll also collaborate with senior stakeholders, including another VP Product and VP of Product Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee four scrum teams within the Product Engineering and Delivery Engineering functions.
• Drive innovation in utilities by spearheading R&D efforts for the flagship product.
• Collaborate with UX / UI teams and Senior Product Managers, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Focus on scaling the product globally, particularly in Central Europe and the Middle East.
• Champion technical innovation to help utilities achieve net-zero goals.
• Utilize SME knowledge in energy, water, or utilities to shape the product's evolution.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in product engineering within a technical, innovative environment.
• Background in energy, water, or utilities sectors is essential.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, including senior product managers and engineers.
• Strong expertise in SaaS, cloud-based microservices, distributed monoliths, and modern technical architectures.
• A passion for driving technical migration and leveraging data to create greener solutions.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary of up to £150,000 + 20% performance bonus.
• Equity: Share scheme equivalent to 15% of annual salary (post-1 year of service).
• Flexible work-life balance: Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Euston office.
• Early finish Fridays: Enjoy a 4.5-day workweek with early closures at 1-2 PM on Fridays.
• A chance to join a company actively shaping the future of utilities on a global scale.