Product Manager (F/H/X)

Job description

Company Description

Energized by innovation and tech-savvy strategies? As a Product Manager at Flexcity, you could be the catalyst for remarkable transformations!

Flexcity is one of the principal flexibility aggregators in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Flexcity optimises the real-time energy consumption/production of an extensive portfolio of flexible distributed energy assets. By optimising its portfolio, Flexcity helps balance the electricity grid and generates new income streams for its partners. Flexcity's portfolio comprises various technologies, such as batteries, decentralised generation and large industrial processes. Flexcity also integrates renewable energy sources into its portfolio, opening up new revenue streams for emerging technologies.

Flexcity is a frontrunner in energy innovation. It has its own platform, optimisers and hardware that allow it to fully automate the operation of its portfolio. Flexcity is continuously expanding the services it offers its clients. The services now include;  ancillary services (FCR, aFRR, mFRR), energy markets, congestion management,  load-shifting etc..

As a team member,  you will contribute to a sustainable low-carbon energy sector by allowing decentralised assets to become real actors in the energy transition.

 

Job Description

As product manager, you are responsible for design and management of new developments. This ranges from designing products that our IT team will develop and designing Flexcity’s offering in emerging market segments such as batteries, e-boilers, wind/solar and electric vehicles. You will become an internal expert in the valorization possibilities, technical characteristics and business cases involving these emerging technologies. You will use this expertise, your strategic vision and on-the-ground commercial discussion with clients and partners to develop/expand Flexcity’s product offering and improve Flexcity’s market positioning with regard to these emerging technologies. You will follow up and take on commercial discussions with regard to these new technologies to expand Flexcity’s business. 

Depending on your affinity you will be able to grow more in the IT or commercial part of product development. 

Your responsibilities

·  You will be part of the cross border Product Department
·  Work with the country managers, portfolio manager and product team to design and scope new functionality and energy services that the IT team will develop. This includes the creation of functional descriptions, product documentation and presentations.
·  You manage incoming development requests and follow up on the development of our IT team. This can include participation in the different agile ceremonies such as daily stand-up meetings, review meetings and planning.
·  Manage the development backlog
·  You become an expert in the valorization possibilities, technical characteristics and business cases involving emerging technologies. 
·  You identify and select the suitable product/model to respond to the market’s need concerning the valorization of the flexibility of new technologies and help create a packaged offering in collaboration with our sales teams. 
·  Take and follow up on the commercial discussion about new technologies. 
·  Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies within the energy sector to ensure our products remain competitive.

Qualifications

Your skills and profile

·  You combine a strong analytical mindset with a commercial mindset
·  You have a great affinity for both the energy sector and technology.
·  Fluent in English, Dutch or French
·  Strong written and oral communication skills.
·  You address challenges proactively and have a can-do mentality 
·  You are flexible, not afraid to think outside the box, and love sharing your knowledge.
·  You are deliverable-focused with a pragmatic and professional attitude.

Nice-to-have

·  You have experience in product management or in business development 
·  Data analysis experience (Python, sql etc..)

Additional Information

Our offer

·  You will get clear responsibilities.
·  You will join an enthusiastic team within an informal company culture. 
·  We offer an attractive salary package.
·  We encourage innovation in new energy services and inspire through interesting projects.
·  We support training possibilities.
·  We promote (inter)national mobility and flexible working hours.
·  We create a sense of community through team events

 

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