Description:
About Us We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About The Role
DNV is looking to hire a Product Director, Weather Data and Forecasting in Australia. We are accepting applications from candidates situated in a range of locations, including Australia, Asia Pacific, and North America (Pacific/Mountain time zones). DNV has dozens of offices in this region, including in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth and encourages the hybrid work model, however we will consider fully remote work for the right candidate.
Ready to harness the power of weather data to shape a sustainable future?
As our Product Director for Weather Data and Forecasting, you'll lead the charge in developing and executing product strategies that drive innovation and growth in the renewable energy sector. You'll oversee a portfolio of cutting-edge products, including Solcast, Wind Power Forecasts, and Electricity Load Forecasts, collaborating with a world-class team to deliver exceptional value to our customers. Join us and make a real-world impact!
Introduction to the role
The Product Director is a business-focused leader who owns the product strategy and vision for our Weather Data and Forecasting portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Product, you will be responsible for delivering business outcomes from a suite of products that are instrumental in optimizing renewable energy generation and grid integration. You will lead the product development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely and successful delivery, and drive product growth by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Product Strategy and Vision: Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for weather data and forecasting products, ensuring alignment with market needs and DNV's overall business objectives.
Drive Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation and discovery to launch and iteration, collaborating effectively with engineering, design, and data science teams.
Achieve Business Outcomes: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for product performance, ensuring products meet revenue targets, profitability goals, and customer satisfaction metrics.
Conduct Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies, incorporating insights into product strategy and development.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across different departments, including sales, marketing, and technology, to ensure successful product development and launch.
The Team
You will lead a dynamic and passionate product team dedicated to developing and delivering innovative weather data and forecasting solutions. The team comprises Technical Product Specialists, software developers, data scientists, and designers, all working together to achieve our ambitious product goals. You will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring this team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
What we offer
Wellbeing: DNV understands the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and aligned with our value of caring for our people, we have a ‘Be Well’ program in place.
Bonus opportunity: We believe it is important to reward our employees with an annual discretionary profit scheme.
Insurances: DNV covers permanent employees for life and total permanent disability insurance as well as salary continuance insurance to safeguard you within our DNV Superannuation scheme.
Parental and long service leave: DNV has a generous parental leave and long service leave policy.
Hybrid work: We offer a hybrid work model to foster our culture while providing you with working. flexibility.
Professional membership: We will support you with membership fees for your relevant governing body applicable to your position.
Social activities: To foster our culture, we enjoy regular social get togethers.
The above benefits may slightly vary depending on employment type.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity. DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About You
Essential technical competencies and qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably with a focus on data, forecasting, electricity markets, or related industries. Proven track record of successfully launching and growing products and delivering commercial outcomes.
Behavioral Skills, Personal Traits And Skills
Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy.
Results-Oriented: Strong drive to achieve business outcomes and meet commercial product goals.
Collaborative Leader: Ability to build consensus and effectively lead cross-functional teams.
Customer-Centric: Passion for understanding and meeting customer needs.
Excellent Communicator: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.