Senior Client Delivery Lead
TLDR
Connect people, processes, and technology to shape utility customer journeys from move-in to move-out across a global energy platform.
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 - with opportunity for leadership formally via line management and leadership expertise expected day-to-day in driving delivery and initiatives across your team & peers, the engineering teams, and the global product teams. 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.
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
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. 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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Please note that, in line with our current recruitment policy, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the country that they're applying to, at the time of application.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
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.
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible working environment: you need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance.
Health Insurance
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs.
Home Office Stipend
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Learning Budget
401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid Parental Leave
Parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible.
Paid Time Off
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.
Remote-Friendly
Travel to client sites across the country at regular intervals.
Kraken Technologies is a tech company developing a customer platform for utilities that helps businesses optimize energy resources and improve customer experiences. Focused on the transition to green energy, Kraken delivers innovative AI-driven solutions to create a smarter, more sustainable energy system.
- Founded
- Founded 2019
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services