About us
At Guru Systems you can be part of an exciting cleantech scale-up at the forefront of the UK’s B2B energy transition offering a cutting edge portfolio of solutions to decarbonise energy and heat systems and making them more transparent and lower cost.
Moving to low-carbon heat is the biggest challenge in the transition to a net zero emissions future. Our technology helps to accelerate this transition. We capture data, provide analytics and enable remote configuration of the heating systems we monitor. Our technology changes the future of heat for the better.
The opportunity
As part of their ongoing success, our client is searching for an experienced Lead Product Manager to play a significant role in their mission to achieve Net-Zero and cut clients’ costs – by implementing and overseeing the entire SaaS product strategy which will take advantage of the upcoming industry regulation.
This individual will be joining a thriving London office and will bring significant software product management experience in cleantech, renewable energy or IoT markets – with the drive & ambition to create high growth products and services.
Key responsibilities:
- Own & lead the SaaS product lines.
- Shape the creation of new services through client engagement, taking these new services through to initial client wins, preparing the service for volume sales by our Sales team.
- Monitor the products’ success by setting goals & targets.
- Lead the product and service UX, including managing a UX Designer.
- Act as product ambassador, displaying a full knowledge of the SaaS suite.
- Maintain strong communications with external stakeholders involved in the product development (e.g., clients, potential users, partners, contractors).
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Ops and commercial teams to ensure the products and services meet client needs.
- Keep on top of any relevant market/competitor updates.
- Responsible for R&D grant applications and key product documentation.
- Work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure timelines/expectations are met.
Job Requirements:
- 4+ Years’ working experience in software product management.
- 3+ Years’ experience in Renewable Energy / Cleantech / Climate-Tech/IoT markets.
- Experience of data centric products and services.
- Experience of client engagement to formulate and shape new services, ideally with an element of consultative sales
- Proven ability to own the product roadmap, either in a Senior or Head of Product position.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Ops, and commercial teams.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with an ability to maintain strong relations with external stakeholders.
- Skilled in understanding client needs and implementing these into the product’s solutions.
- An interest in leading a small team.
Desirables:
- Thrives in fast-paced startup/scale-up environments.
Benefits:
- Private Medical Insurance with Aviva on passing probation (which includes dental and optical benefits)
- 5% pension with Royal London matched by Guru
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 1 added annual leave day from year 2 (capped at 5 days)
- Personal development budget of £1500 per year
- Quarterly company and team social
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Referral scheme
- Perkbox with Employee Assistance Programme
- 2 Volunteering days annually
- We host regular socials and are always finding creative ways of staying connected with each other
- To our loyal Gurus (1+ years) we offer work from anywhere for one month of the year