AI Product Strategy Lead

We're looking for a visionary and collaborative AI Product Strategy Lead on a 12 month fixed term basis to shape and deliver the strategy for E.ON Next's AI technology products. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic, cross-functional product group, working with in-house and SaaS solutions to create innovative AI-driven experiences.

You'll influence strategy across the business, mentor a talented team and help us unlock the full potential of AI in energy. If you're passionate about AI, love solving complex problems and thrive on turning ideas into real-world impact, we want to hear from you.

Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:

• Define and champion a clear AI product vision and roadmap, integrating in-house and SaaS solutions to deliver exceptional customer value
• Collaborate with Technology, Design, Data, Operations, GTM and Strategy teams to align priorities and drive cross-functional innovation
• Identify and explore emerging AI technologies, particularly Generative AI (Gen AI) and Agentic AI (Agentic AI), to shape future product opportunities
• Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing team of product experts, fostering empowerment, creativity and psychological safety
• Engage with senior stakeholders, including Directors and C-suite executives, to communicate strategy, articulate value and influence decision-making
• Drive product experimentation and innovation, balancing strategic planning with rapid iteration and value delivery
• Support enterprise-wide technology initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with broader business objectives

Are we the perfect match?

• Deep understanding of AI technologies, trends and strategies, with experience building or leveraging AI products, ideally including Gen AI or Agentic AI
• Strong product leadership experience, with a proven track record of defining and delivering technology product strategies and roadmaps
• Significant experience in Product Management or equivalent, ideally in a SaaS or tech-driven environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer and business insights into impactful strategic initiatives across the product lifecycle
• Exceptional communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at all levels, including senior executives
• Experience leading, mentoring and empowering diverse teams, fostering innovation and high performance

It would be great if you had:

• Proven experience cultivating partnerships with SaaS or technology providers to drive innovation and competitive advantage
• Experience overseeing and optimising complex product portfolios or delivery pipelines
• A track record of driving organisational change, challenging conventional thinking and championing agility
• Knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their potential application to create value for customers and the business
• Experience bringing AI products to market, both internally and externally, with strong strategic impact

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to accelerate the growth of AI within a leading energy company, influence strategic product direction and make a tangible difference to our customers and teams. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in AI, with the chance to become a thought leader in this fast-evolving space.

Here's what else you need to know:

• Role may close earlier due to high applications.
• Fixed term contract length - 12 Months
• Competitive salary
• Location – Nottingham E.ON Next office, Trinity House, 2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX - London - E.ON Next, 47-53 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6PB - with travel to our other sites when required.
• Excellent parental leave allowance.
• Award-Winning Workplace - We're proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We're open to discussing how flexibility can work for you
• Inclusive & Diverse - We're the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We're also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We're Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone
• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we'll support your growth every step of the way
• For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider