IT Product Lead - E.ON : Job Details

We are looking for an experienced IT Product Lead to join the Digital Technology & Change Leadership Team in our Solihull office on a hybrid basis. As a valuable team member, you will play a key role in shaping and implementing the nPower Business Solutions (nBS) strategy to enhance the digital customer and colleague experience. Join us in our transition towards a Product led DevOps model and contribute to shaping our operational approach and capabilities as we expand our business. We are currently undergoing a transition and actively seeking individuals who can support us during this period. These leadership positions will play a crucial role in shaping our new operating model, which is focused on adopting a product-oriented approach. nBS is the E.ON Industrial and Commercial (I&C) area of EON and a market leader in the energy retail sector. I&C is a £7 billion revenue business serving c30,000 customers and approximately 250,000 meter points with a view to becoming the number one B2B energy supplier in the UK.

IT Product Lead

Here's what you'll be doing

• Lead and manage a portfolio of IT products, ensuring alignment with customer journeys and business objectives.
• A member of the Digital Technology & Change Senior Leadership Team.
• Mentor a team of Product Managers, supporting them in defining roadmaps, prioritising backlogs, and delivering value.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, set priorities, and ensure product outcomes support business growth.
• Monitor product family performance metrics and provide regular updates to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support the transition to a product operating model by identifying gaps, enabling new ways of working, and mentoring teams.
• Act as a champion of Agile and DevOps practices, driving a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the overall budget for the product portfolio, up to £20m pa.
• Manage Third Party IT suppliers.

What we need from you

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multiple teams or a portfolio of products.
• Proven track record of IT Product Management and driving customer-focused solutions.
• Deep understanding of product management principles, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with IT suppliers including Software as a Service (SaaS) providers.

Desirable:

• Experience aligning products with customer journeys or business capabilities.
• Familiarity with financial management for product portfolios.
• Relevant certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner).

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Let’s discuss how we can work together flexibly.

• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.