Product Development Manager

Overview Permanent Position | Melbourne or Sydney based. Join Origin’s Community Battery team as the Product Development Manager and help drive the renewable energy strategy, create new products, and lead the growth of community batteries as part of the Australian energy transition. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Network and Community batteries, you will manage the design, development, deployment, and operation of new and existing customer propositions. You will play a key role in driving the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) capacity and enable Origin’s transition toward a renewable‑focused energy market. Key Responsibilities Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle — from discovery and MVP through launch, operation, and iteration. Define and deliver the 6–24‑month product roadmap in partnership with strategy, digital and technology teams. Drive a customer‑centric approach, validating problem/solution fit and ensuring strong product‑market fit. Lead and align a small cross‑functional team to execute against the roadmap and deliver high‑quality outcomes. Develop and execute the go‑to‑market and marketing strategy with Customer Growth, Marketing, Brand and Retail. Ensure commercial viability, including product performance, pricing, planning, reporting and market trend monitoring. What We’re Looking For Deep experience in product management and/or design, with proven success in new product development and innovation. Experience in marketing strategy and customer acquisition. End‑to‑end product development, including non‑digital delivery and operational growth activities. Strong commercial acumen and a track record in building and scaling new propositions. Experience leading or mentoring teams. Deep understanding of human‑centred design and lean, iterative approaches to solution development. Agile delivery experience, including defining and delivering MVPs and iterating based on customer and commercial insights. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and align cross‑functional teams. High levels of organisation and facilitation skill to drive action and accountability. Desirable Deep experience in commercial, operations, technology, or product roles. Industry experience in utilities, clean technology, or related sectors (e.g., energy, telco, sustainability). A keen interest in developing solutions that contribute to the energy industry’s transition to renewables and Net Zero pathways. Benefits 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options. Central CBD location with access to public transport. Opportunity to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually. Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community. Discounts on electricity, gas and internet as an employee. Employee EV car subscription options. About Origin Origin is powered by people who believe in creating change. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender‑equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. Additional Information Background checks may be required as part of the recruitment process and during employment. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted. Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. #J-18808-Ljbffr