Senior Client Delivery Lead

@ Kraken

Senior Client Delivery Lead

Posted 7 months ago

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About the job

Kraken powers innovative, sustainable energy systems globally, transforming energy management. The Senior Client Delivery Lead manages client projects, tech collaborations, and supports energy transition. Join a dynamic team committed to making a green impact and advancing energy technology.

Requirements

Domain experience in energy or related fields
Strong agile delivery experience
Product management and customer journeys
Technology understanding and trends
Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience
Client-facing and stakeholder management
Experience managing technical projects
Interpersonal skills
Proficient with Miro and Office

Full job description

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

We have been licensing Kraken for over 4 years, transforming businesses by not only moving their customer base to our Kraken platform but also changing their operating model & ways of working. Throughout this time our team has been setting a new standard for what business transformation can look like.

🏠 Where you'll fit in:

You will be joining the client delivery team with Kraken working to support North American clients through their technology transformation journeys, supporting new and long term migration projects.

The Client Delivery Lead has direct responsibility for managing a tech domain (billing, finance, comms..) for our client projects. This is either migrating onto our Kraken platform or managing long term technology requirements. They need to work in partnership with the technology and operational teams at Kraken as well as the client to deliver results for our client’s project or business needs.

The SeniorClient Delivery Lead has to really understand how Kraken works, understand problems or requests raised by the client and refine solutions in the best way to leverage existing and new capability. They will bring technology, people and processes together to innovate improvements for our clients. You will also support the client in adapting to ways of working that are aligned to Kraken’s development style. You will work closely with Kraken’s product managers and developers to request development needs and act as a link to the client.

There are 9 domains across our Delivery teams, with this opening being with our Markets Delivery Team. The position sits right in the middle of where the industry is heading: grid modernization, smarter infrastructure, evolving market dynamics, and how utilities actually operationalize all of it through technology. The team are looking for someone who understands how the pieces fit together across the broader utility ecosystem and can navigate the complexity that comes with it.

🚀 What you'll own:

You will be managing the relationship with client counterparts (often product owners and business owners)
You will be the first point of contact for tech development and the escalation and resolution point with customers for specific domain/product issues
Being the knowledge base of how Kraken works and how we deliver Kraken Platform
Triaging incoming requests and communicating client priorities internally.
Summarising and articulating client needs, considerations, timelines internally to enable the ongoing development of the Kraken platform.
Supporting the engineering team to deliver product features
Challenging the client to think differently about tech development, having full belief in the continuous iteration and deployment approach we have.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor position. The role is North America based and your projects could be run from any state, travel is expected as part of this role.

We are a flat and agile organisation and plan to remain this way. We are looking for open minded individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity and an ever changing environment. To thrive here you must be a self-starter and willing to roll your sleeves up to solve any problem, constantly flexing outside of your typical job role to drive progress for our clients and organisation.

You must be committed to the Kraken way of delivering tech based on simplicity, client benefit and efficiency while bringing stakeholders through a journey of change.

You must be willing to challenge beliefs, have the ability to see through multiple viewpoints and, if needed, reach beyond your remit to support the client.

We are building a Kraken for everyone, a universal platform where there is greater benefit in sharing development to enable the green energy transition. Pioneers in this space, we are excited about how Kraken can change the lives of our customers and convinced that Kraken is the best answer, not only for efficiency but as a tool to tackle the climate crisis. If you believe this too then Kraken Tech is the right place for you.

🧠 What you'll bring to the party:

At senior level we require relevant domain experience across one of the following areas (Energy, billing systems, CRM, customer journeys, data, DERMS, energy market experience, ERCOT, payments, commercials).
Strong agile delivery experience
Experience of product management and customer journeys
Solid understanding of technology and associated trends
Excellent communications, collaboration and presentation skills
Strong influencing skills and ability to challenge traditional ways of thinking
Experience of working with significant complex delivery pipelines for clients
Patience - our clients are undergoing huge transformations that take time and require our understanding
Consulting experience is a plus
Regulatory compliance experience is a plus
We have a new office in New York City and will need you to be onsite 3+ days a week. There will also be travel to client sites across the country at regular intervals.

Experience / Qualifications needed:

Technical mindset, experience in the energy supply sector and with customer journeys
Degree qualified equivalent, with strong client delivery and/or product ownership experience
Experience in client facing roles and stakeholder management
Experience in managing technical product or projects
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Proficient in tools such as miro and office suite

Culture fit:

Passionate about leading, motivating and developing others
Passionate about helping customers (without them, we don’t exist)
Passionate about technology (we are a tech business disrupting energy)
Committed to sustainability (we are all about speeding up the shift to a more sustainable world)
Open minded, flexible and adaptable (we are constantly growing, changing and evolving)
Confident in decision making
Supportive
Approachable
Inclusive
Resilient, working well under pressure

Why you'll love it here:

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs.
Paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Flexible working environment: you need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance.
Equity Options: every Kraken employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such.
Modern office or co-working spaces depending on location.
The salary range for this senior role in NYC ranges on average from $140,000-$200,000 depending on relevant experience, role alignment, and technical/client management expertise demonstrated throughout the interview process. While the broad salary range is listed, not all candidates will be placed at the top of the range—this will be determined by the overall fit for the position. If you have questions about this, just ask! Our recruiters are happy to provide more context.

Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Australia, and USA. In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.5, and in Germany we rate 4.7 on Kununu as a Top Company. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference, please contact us at inclusion@kraken.tech and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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