Job Description
Senior Product Manager (Firmware & Hardware)
Location: Fully on-site or hybrid (3 days + 2 days WFH) in our UK Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent (ST5 9HX). You must have the ability to reliably commute, or plan to relocate before starting work.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Salary: £80,000-£90,000k pa depending on experience (plus performance bonus scheme).
Experience Level: Due to the nature of the role, a minimum of 3 years in a similar role delivering demonstrably successful hardware/firmware products is required. Experience in the energy industry is preferable, but not essential.
We’re on the lookout for a visionary Senior Product Manager who can help us shape the future of sustainable energy solutions. Your contributions will be pivotal in ensuring GivEnergy remains at the forefront of the energy storage industry.
You’ll have the exciting opportunity to define the roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovation that aligns with our mission; to make sustainable energy accessible and affordable to all!
Who Are We?
GivEnergy is Britain's marketing leading manufacturer of domestic & commercial energy storage solutions. We specialise in smart, internet connected inverters and battery systems that allow our customers to store their renewable/cheap-rate energy for any-time consumption.
Our products drive huge energy savings for our customer, while giving them the tools to reduce their carbon footprint though renewable storage, minimising peak grid demand and allowing them to use cheaper, greener energy at any time of day.
Our current customer base is highly technical, with many customers leveraging our market leading Public API to optimise their systems in increasingly clever ways.
We have recently added Smart Plugs and a smart, fully integrated EV Charger to our line-up giving our customers unprecedented control of their energy consumption, bills and impact on the environment.
While we're experiencing hypergrowth (500% year-on-year), with no sign of slowing down, we're committed to investing in newer, smarter hardware and software solutions that can help our customers extract even more efficiencies from our hardware. This is why we need YOU!
What You’ll Be Doing:
While each day brings new challenges and opportunities, key responsibilities include:
* Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer use cases to inform roadmaps that directly address customer wants/needs.
* Stay abreast of market trends, new technologies and regulatory frameworks to inform smart, commercial decision making.
* Product Enhancement; work closely with our Head of Product, developers and senior stakeholders to define and prioritise product features and improvements.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams refine, plan and release enabling firmware.
* Contribute to the development of product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
* Conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.
* Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation.
* Generate regular reports and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders.
* Write Users Stories and detailed technical Acceptance Criteria.
What We’re Looking For:
We recognise that the key to our team's exceptional success and collaboration lies in their diverse attributes. So, don't view this as an all-encompassing checklist – if you align with everything below, fantastic! But even if it's most, we still want to hear from you:
* Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or Related Field (MBA preferred)
* Proven experience as a Product Manager in the energy storage, renewable energy, or related experience.
* Strong technical background with a deep understanding of batteries, inverters, and electric vehicle chargers.
* Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful product launches.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
* Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in the energy storage industry is a plus.
Why Work With Us?
There couldn’t be a better time to join the thriving energy battery storage industry as it charges from strength to strength!
In return for your hard work, this is what we bring to the table:
* Regular performance-based salary reviews.
* The opportunity to earn 2 generous bonuses each year (a profit share scheme and a performance-based bonus)
* Refer A Friend Scheme (£500 per successful referral)
* No car charger... no problems! Charge your vehicle at work at a reduced rate.
* Regular company events, shows and exhibitions.
* Join our team of foodies, with free tea and coffee provided onsite with regular snacks thrown in too!
* We love to home-grow our talent, so there’s plenty of opportunities to progress and grow and bags of continuous professional development.
* Discounts available on our products*.
* Terms apply
At GivEnergy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build on our already inclusive culture.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.
We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive.
Agencies: Please note that we do not require agency support at this time. Anything received will be treated as a gift.
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