PPA Software Product Lead

Eleven are working closely with one of the Largest Dedicated Energy Research & Power market analytics companies in Europe. This business provides data–driven intelligence for strategic decisions in the global energy transformation.

The business is looking for an entrepreneurial PPA Software Product Lead to build and execute the company's PPA software product strategy. As the PPA Software Lead you will develop the software part of their PPA services. You will lead a cross-functional team of developers, analysts and quants to build innovative, cutting edge cloud-base software for pricing, comparison, and assessment PPA deals and structures. You will work closely with the companies customers to develop in-depth understanding of their needs, and you will steer the direction of the products to maximise value for the user. You will use your intricate understanding of PPAs to help guide the analytical frameworks and methodologies underpinning our tools. You will work closely with other software Product Leads, and the Head of PPAs, and you will report directly to the Digital Solutions Director.

The successful candidate will combine experience in quantitative analysis of PPA pricing and risk assessments, understanding of trading and hedging, strong track record in managing complex projects and/or products, and an entrepreneurial drive. They will work in a creative, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment. They will operate at the very forefront of the energy transition and vitally contribute to one of business strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the business PPA software products
• Work closely with the business Head of PPAs to drive and define the business overall PPA product vision and strategy
• Lead and coordinate the work of a cross-functional team of product analysts, developers, and quants
• Work closely with our customers to understand their needs and create new ways for our software to address them
• Vitally contribute to the development of methodologies for pricing and analysing PPAs that underpin our software
• Spread knowledge about PPAs to the wider business team
• Build and maintain product roadmaps, making key decisions on feature prioritisation
• Build an effective team of junior product managers ready to assume responsibility for individual products as our offering expands
• Work closely with the commercial team to drive PPA product adoption and customer success
• Lead international expansion of our PPA products

Required attributes:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects that require significant cross-functional coordination
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a PPA-related role, especially with PPA origination and/or power trading and/or risk management; preference for experience at a utility or renewable developer or PPA analytics / marketplace
• Deep understanding of renewables and PPA market dynamics
• Ability to build relationships with key decision makers and to manage a complex stakeholder matrix
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Great attention to detail and ability to switch fluently between high-level strategic considerations and details of implementation

Desirable attributes:

• Experience working with software development team
• Product management experience
• Start-up/entrepreneurial experience
• Experience building and leading a team

 
If you would like to work for a growing, exciting, leading business and have the relevant experience please apply now.