Product Manager/Lead – Origin, Core

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

12/17/2024

Department: Software Solutions

Location: Oxford, UK

Description

As the Product Manager/Lead for the Origin Core team, you will be managing the development efforts of our cross-functional core team for Origin - Aurora's power market modelling platform. You will play a pivotal role in realising our Software Vision for our global Power Market Modelling community. You will work closely with Core Modelling and Software teams, as well as Regional Product Managers and other product leaders and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex projects, excellent communication and analytical skills, and a deep understanding of Aurora's software vision. They will be a strong connector who can build relationships with senior leaders and drive strategic priorities to fruition.

Key Responsibilities

As the Product Manager/Lead for the Origin Core team, you will :

• Build and maintain a structured backlog of core feature requests to inform future developments


• Liase with regional and technical experts to understand the user needs of Aurora's global power market modelling community (internal and external)


• Abstract from individual, or market-specific context to define generalised concepts and solutions that can be applied across our global product portfolio


• Specify requirements for feature developments in close collaboration with stakeholders across Product, Modelling, Software Engineering, Research, and Advisory


• Prioritise feature requests considering user needs, development and maintenance effort, and strategy


• Plan and communicate the core team roadmap, aligning with other stakeholders and initiatives to support Aurora's global product ecosystem and strategy


• Oversee the delivery of the core team's developments ensuring they meet the defined requirements


• Contribute to and foster best practices for scalable product development processes

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• 3-5 years of experience in successfully managing complex projects that require significant cross-functional coordination and strategic decision-making


• Experience working in or with energy sector software, particularly in areas related to power market economics or renewables


• Experience in developing software projects throughout the product lifecycle


• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers and to manage a complex stakeholder matrix across multiple product teams


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, as well as to socialise high-stakes prioritisation decisions amidst competing interests


• Outstanding analytical skills, including the ability to translate user needs and business requirements into technical specifications


• Demonstrated ability to switch fluently between high-level strategic platform considerations and implementation details for a cross-functional team

Desirable attributes:

• Hands-on experience working closely with software development teams using agile methodologies


• Proven experience navigating centralised product development challenges in enterprise environments with high customisation needs


• Good general understanding of data modelling, software architecture, and API design principles


• Familiarity with mathematical optimisation models and techniques to simulate energy systems


• Experience in designing and implementing user interfaces for complex software systems


• Experience in developing and implementing product management best practices and training programs

What we offer

• Private Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Parental Support


• Salary-Exchange Pension


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Local Oxford Discounts


• Cycle-to-work Scheme


• Flu Jabs

At Aurora we will consider all requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: a hybrid model of remote and in-office working and flexible start and finish times. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility we could offer and we will be happy to explore the best available option for you.

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.

The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. The team will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.

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