For a client we are seeking a Senior Product Manager with sector experience.

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

8 months with the possibility of extension

Location:

Brussels (2-3 days remote possible)

Mission:

As a Product Manager for Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), you will play a key role in shaping the future of smart energy solutions for customers. Your mission is to lead the integration of innovative energy management functionalities—such as smart charging—into the customer app, helping households use energy more intelligently, sustainably, and economically. You will act as the bridge between internal teams (IT, digital), a selected third-party technology partner, and customers, ensuring a seamless and value-driven solution that fits within the energy ecosystem.

Detailed Tasks:

• Lead the integration project of a third-party solution via APIs, ensuring smooth collaboration between the energy supplier and the technology partner.

• Facilitate the partner selection process, including coordinating evaluations and supporting the final decision-making.
• Negotiate and support contractual agreements with the selected partner, ensuring clear deliverables, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Act as the bridge between the selected partner and the development team, ensuring necessary support, documentation, and answers from the supplier for smooth development.
• Translate business goals into clear product requirements and user stories, outlining functionalities and data for the customer zone.
• Collaborate closely with IT, UX/UI, and Operations teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality customer experience.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and proactively resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Represent the voice of the customer, ensuring the final solution delivers real value and is easy to use.
• Stay ahead of market trends in smart home energy management, EV charging, and flexibility services to inform future product development.
• Own full P&L responsibility (including both OPEX and CAPEX) for the Home Energy Management product portfolio, ensuring financial targets are met and taking proactive action when deviations occur.

Competences:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into business value.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A passion for innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric energy solutions.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a must.
• Strong understanding of API-based integrations and digital ecosystems.
• Prior experience in app integration is a plus.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Product Manager or Project Manager in the energy, mobility, or smart home sector.
• Experience with partner management, including vendor selection and contract negotiation.