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2026 Graduate Product Manager, IT & Digital

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Graduate managing product lifecycle & digital transformation at National Grid.

Key Responsibilities

  • market analysis
  • launch support
  • tools utilization
  • project management
  • product roadmap
  • stakeholder engagement

Tasks

-Market & Data Analysis: Conduct market research and analyse product performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement. -Go-to-Market Support: Contribute to launch plans, marketing materials, and training resources to ensure successful product rollouts. -Tools & Methods: Learn and apply industry-standard tools and methodologies, tailoring processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. -Project & Financial Coordination: Help manage timelines, budgets, and reporting, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with strategic objectives. -Product Development & Strategy: Support product planning, roadmap creation, and backlog management. Assist in defining requirements and prioritising features based on user needs and business goals. -Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, maintaining clear communication and supporting change management activities.

Benefits

-£2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme -Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities. -26 days holiday -Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings -£2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme

The Company

About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine

Interview Process

-assessment centres will be held between november – april 2026.

Visa Sponsorship

-national grid generally cannot offer sponsorship for the uk points‑based system. -sponsorship may be considered in exceptional cases where specialist skills cannot be sourced locally.