Programme Manager at Octopus Energy

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Renewable Energy, Clean Technology, Solar EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Ability to guide cross-functional teams spanning electronics, software, firmware, Chinese supply chain, and ongoing product support in the field
Strong skills in planning and executing multi-disciplinary initiatives integrating hardware, software systems, and Chinese supply chain
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at balancing multiple priorities ("spinning many plates")
Strong organisational and communication skills to drive alignment across diverse teams and time zones
Ability to align engineering teams toward business goals

Responsibilities

Work with Business leadership and operations to align program goals with business strategy, technology roadmaps, and operational realities
Work with the product-focused CEO (Head of Product) to define program scope, objectives, and success metrics in collaboration with engineering, product, and business leadership teams
Lead end-to-end program execution across hardware, software, and firmware teams, ensuring technical alignment and on-time delivery
Appreciate constraints with Chinese suppliers, OEMs, and manufacturing partners to align production schedules, quality standards, and component readiness
Implement program governance, status tracking, and stakeholder communication processes across stakeholders
Support post-deployment operations, maintenance, and issue resolution in the field for the full life of the product

Skills

Program Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Hardware Integration

Software Development

Firmware

Supply Chain Management

Technical Alignment

Stakeholder Communication

Project Execution

Agile Methodologies

Roadmap Planning

Team Coordination

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$2,476.6MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.

Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.

£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.

The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.

Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.

Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.

Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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