Chief Product Officer - Japan

Job Title: Chief Product Officer, Kaluza JapanLocation: (including hybrid): Tokyo, JapanReporting to: VP of ProductKaluza reimagines energy to bring net-zero within everyone’s reach. The Kaluza Platform enables energy utilities to unlock the full value of a radically changing energy system and propel us to a future where renewable energy is sustainable, affordable and accessible for all.From automating and simplifying core operations including billing to create a lower-cost, higher-engagement experience, to optimising energy usage across smart devices in the home, we turn tough challenges into win-win-win outcomes for customers, suppliers and the energy system.Kaluza is currently in an exciting growth phase, undergoing the next phase of our international expansion in Japan to further reinforce our capabilities as a globally distributed energy platform.This means that you would be one of the earliest Kaluza employees on the ground in Japan, working directly with our clients in the region.We champion a flexible, hybrid work approach and we find that teams often benefit from coming together at least 2-3 days a week to foster connection and accelerate progress.Outside of these collaborative opportunities, we aim to be as flexible as possible to balance work with lifeWhat will I be doing?Kaluza and Mitsubishi Corporation have a joint venture (JV) called “Kaluza Japan” to bring our technology solutions (Kaluza Retail and Kaluza Flex) to the Japanese market. Kaluza Japan has an office in Tokyo with the product and engineering functions supported by Kaluza through a team dedicated to customising our products to suit the Japanese market and client requirements.Kaluza Japan is a key plank of the Kaluza global growth strategy, and we are looking for a leader capable of delivering on both execution and vision as expand in Japan.Together with the CEO of Kaluza Japan, providing overall direction and leadership for the company, making major decisions and overseeing daily operations and administration. While titled “CPO” as the Kaluza Japan’s lead for product, this position is designed to be a co-equal member of the JV’s leadership team and represent the JV at the Kaluza Japan board, steerco and with key cross-functional stakeholders at Kaluza and Mitsubishi Corporation. That will include:Providing product direction and strategy for Kaluza Japan, including setting the medium to long-term product direction and strategy for the JV, overseeing the product management team to make short-term roadmap and trade-off decisions, and digging into the details as neededCollaborate with product marketing to understand market and client dynamics to inform product packaging, positioning, and sales materials. Serving as the primary interface between Kaluza Japan and the dedicated product/engineering teamSupporting the pre-sales team and representing Kaluza Japan in client and partner pitches and meetings.Being the primary interface between the JV and a range of cross-functional stakeholders at Kaluza including members of the SteerCo, product, engineering, presales, product marketing and design leadershipManaging the Product Managers and Business AnalystsAbout YouIdeally you’ll have/beStrong leadership skills and experience, demonstrated ability to lead teams to drive outcomes Robust experience the enterprise technology industry with SaaS products and platformsUnderstanding of the energy industry and the energy transition and direct experience in selling in the energy sector in JapanHigh degree of initiative and a commercial, entrepreneurial mindset Experience leading pitches / presentations to senior stakeholders at a very high standard and attention to detailThe ability to see long and short term, thinking tactically and strategicallyHigh emotional intelligence and ability to empathize and work through differing opinions Know when and how to measure success. You don’t just use data, you know when to use what sort of data and the questions you need to help you answerTeam player, open communicator and collaborator - keeps colleagues up-to-date, shares and learns without prompting, can wrangle competing priorities and interestsA start-up mentality and ability to self-organizeJapanese fluency in a business context (N2/N3 level)What will set you apart Demonstrated ability to work across teams and cultures, with experience and respect for Japanese cultureKaluza ValuesHere at Kaluza we have five core values that guide us as a business:We’re on a mission, We build together, We’re inclusive, We get it done, We communicate with purpose.Our values are not words on a wall — they are at the heart of our culture. They are how we make decisions and how we treat each other. They are concrete and clear, and reflect what we as people, and as a business, really care about.Kaluza’s vision is to power a world where net-zero is within everyone’s reach. Would you be interested in joining us to help achieve this?From us you’ll getWe're just getting set up in Japan for the first time, so we'll build out our benefits over time.We'll definitely enrol you in Employees’ Pension Insurance, and flexible working options from day 1.We'll then build out our benefits and progressive policies over time to ensure your Total Reward package is highly competitive, and that you're well looked after.We want the best peopleWe’re keen to meet people from all walks of life — our view is that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. But if you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we'd still love to hear from you.Find out more about working in Kaluza on our careers page and LinkedIn.