Description
program execution
supplier coordination
milestone tracking
governance
operations support
battery development
The Sheffield‑based role will lead product development of MOPO’s batteries and solar hubs – the core hardware that powers their distribution network. You will guide cross‑functional teams in mechanical, electronics, software and firmware from concept through production, field deployment and operations support, working closely with the CEO who also serves as Head of Product.
- Align product development priorities with business strategy, technology roadmaps, and operational realities.
- Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics for battery and solar hub development with the CEO and Head of Product.
- Lead end‑to‑end program execution across hardware, software, and firmware teams, ensuring technical alignment and on‑time delivery.
- Coordinate with Chinese suppliers, OEMs, and manufacturing partners on production schedules, quality standards, and component readiness.
- Track product development milestones from prototyping through production ramp‑up.
- Implement program governance, status tracking, and stakeholder communication processes.
- Support post‑deployment operations, maintenance, and issue resolution for the full product life.
- Balance competing priorities and keep multiple product workstreams moving forward simultaneously.
- Facilitate communication across teams in different time zones.
Requirements
program management
supply chain
pcb assembly
engineering degree
battery systems
iot
Success in this position requires balancing multiple priorities, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to align hardware and software systems with a Chinese supply chain while ensuring on‑time market delivery and reliable field performance.
- Enjoy working in a collaborative environment with hardware engineers, software developers, supply chain partners, and senior leadership in Sheffield.
- Proven program or project management experience for hardware product development.
- Strong background in supply chain and manufacturing coordination.
- Experience working across engineering disciplines (electronics, software, firmware).
- Track record of guiding products from development to production.
- Excellent organisational skills managing multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Strong communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with program governance, reporting, and stakeholder management.
- Comfort working across time zones and with international partners.
- Ability to understand technical constraints and translate them into actionable plans.
- Experience working with Chinese suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Background in battery systems, solar/energy hardware, or IoT devices.
- Familiarity with terms such as Contract Manufacturing, Microinverters, BESS, cell cycle life, NPI, OTA, CANbus, RS232, RS485, injection moulding, E2W, BLE, battery swap.
- Technical degree or engineering experience.
- Experience with electronics manufacturing, including PCB assembly and enclosure production.
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management from development through field deployment.
- Experience in startup or high‑growth environments.
- Understanding of regulatory and certification requirements for energy products.
Benefits
We can't hire everyone, but we can help talented people shine elsewhere. At Octopus we attract exceptional humans, and while we can't bring every one onto our team, we support them in finding mission‑driven roles outside the company. To that end we share opportunities from MOPO, a business we have strategically invested in.
The role sits at the intersection of engineering, supply‑chain and senior leadership, offering the chance to make a serious impact on off‑grid energy and e‑mobility across Africa.
Training + Development
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