Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of unrivaled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join!

The Operations and Risk unit in M (MR) is the hub of all operations supporting our Trading and Origination activities, and Asset Management for Europe & US.  The department is responsible for all processes and operations in the Back Office Europe & US, Risk Management, New Products & Investment Support, and the Digitalization Office for supporting our Trading & Origination activities. The responsibility of the unit is to ensure accurate and high-quality results in all operational activities to support Statkraft’s growth ambitions.

The mission of the Digitalization Office is to create value for Statkraft T&O by providing state-of-the-art digital solutions to MT (Trading), MO (Origination), MR (Operations & Risk) and MF (Finance), with a strategic and professional interface towards IT.  Digital solutions include systems and solutions, but also data and data governance.

In our Global Customer Platform team (MRDC), we are now looking for a colleague to take a role of Product Owner for our Data Integration & Tools solutions. The team is responsible for owning customer business systems in the Continental and UK markets, as well as CRM solutions globally. The team currently consists of 12 colleagues and will be ramping up further to cover a larger scope of solutions going forward.

The unit works in close partnership with the Trading & Origination, Operations & Risk and Finance departments. In addition, it provides an essential strategic partnering bridge towards the IT department.

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner who can drive continuous improvement of processes and tools in close collaboration with our internal stakeholders in Trading & Origination, Back Office, internal IT and external vendors. As a Product Owner in our team you will: 

• Be responsible for the Data Integration & Tools (DIT) service strategically, tactically and operationally.
• Engage closely with business stakeholders, decipher their processes, and lead the design efforts for solution concepts. Implement changes and new features within agreed-upon timelines.
• Harmonize agile Scrum practices with the structured requirements of classic waterfall projects. Blend agility with precision.
• Collaborate with business owners and super-users to construct a long-term roadmap that aligns with strategic ambitions.
• Cultivate an optimal IT ecosystem for Statkraft. Prioritize and align with other product owners to ensure seamless integration.
• Conduct overarching coordination for project involvement. Drill down into sprint planning, ensuring synchronized progress.
• Drive innovative process and system designs, balancing cost control and quality enhancement. Uphold our IT guidelines and policies.
• work cloesly with the development team, infusing technical goals into sprint planning. Facilitate value-driven sprints.
• Decode end-user preferences and requests. Tailor our agile methodology based on results and internal feedback.
• Keep track of industry trend, guiding Statkraft toward the cutting edge.

Essential Qualifications 

• Hold a relevant university degree in Engineering, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a similar field.
•  Experienced as a Product Owner for IT products.
• Good knowledge and experience with data-based business processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective cross-team collaboration with the power to influence decisions.
• Strong communication skills in English and German, both written and spoken.
• Work with a customer- and user-oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have) 

• Familiarity with Python.
• Experience within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Knowledge of agile practices.
• Comfortable with SQL.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked in the energy industry.
• Experience with processing and exchanging large amounts of data via APIs, interfaces, and legacy solutions.

What we offer

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work-life balance principles 
• A focus on fun outside of work, supported by various activity groups such as soccer, toga, sailing, climbing, boxing, cabin rentals, and much more 
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance

Challenged?

For us the ideas of our committed and ambitious colleagues make the difference. If you want to share our passion for renewable energy and be a part of tomorrow’s energy world, please apply through our online application form.

Please note: Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hire.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all  applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.