Product Manager DC

Smappee is a purpose-driven company. At the core of everything we do, we aim to facilitate energy efficiency in an innovative, easy, and fun way. We have an offering in electric vehicle charging and energy management. We have an international scope and are a (very) fast-growing team.

As an Product Manager DC you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of electric vehicle charging. In this role you will have a great impact on the strategy ,roadmap and financial success and sustainability of Smappee's DC smart charging solutions of tomorrow. In this role, you will be conducting international market research, identifying product gaps and creating innovative solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring that our DC charging products are profitable, user-friendly, well designed, high-quality, and meet customer needs by forming the link between R&D, Sales, Finance and Marketing as well as international market developments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for Smappee's DC charging solutions that fits with the overall Smappee product strategy in alignment with the overall business objectives.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to provide innovative and differentiated product offerings that set Smappee apart from international competitors.
• Define and prioritize product features, enhancements, and roadmap based on market demand and customer feedback.
• Analyze profitability, assess risks, and make informed decisions to achieve financial goals, develop and execute financial strategies, including revenue generation and cost management.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and customers to gather insights and feedback for continuous product improvement.
• Foster alignment within the organization regarding product definition and development, emphasizing effective communication among project management, engineering, operations, sales, and marketing teams.
• Guarantee that product pricing and costs align with market demands while meeting the company's margin targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management in the automotive industry or other relevant industries
• A strong track record of successfully launching and managing products or solutions
• Experience in managing Profit & Loss (P&L) for a product or product portfolio.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams while leading product development and market intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to different audiences in English or Dutch
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to drive data-driven decisions
• Knowledge of the electric vehicle market, including charging infrastructure, energy management, and related technologies is a plus.
• A 'green heart’ and believe in renewable energy

Benefits

At Smappee, we want our employees to be able to contribute fully to our mission, so we have designed our work environment to be as efficient as possible.

• Stay inspired by the brand new and high-tech office building
• Enjoy a flexible environment with a horizontal structure
• Benefit from multiple career and personal development opportunities
• Carefree commute due to the ideal location along the E17, spacious parking, electric car chargers and bicycle storage
• A good work-life balance: flexible working hours and fun team lunches and activities
• Remuneration according to experience, completed with extra-legal benefits such as an electric company car and charging card, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, health insurance, group insurance, holidays supplemented with ADV days and optional bicycle leasing
• On top of that, we offer a job where you can truly contribute to a better planet