Transformation (BOT) Director (H/F/X) - CDI

The demand for our software and operating model is growing rapidly and internationally. We need someone to lead multi-year projects to deliver the world-changing results our clients are expecting from us based on previous successes.

Why it matters: There are singular moments in every industry where a tectonic shift reshapes the entire sector and unlocks previously unheard of possibilities. Those moments need leaders and this is that moment for the energy sector.

● Octopus Energy Group is a global energy transition company touching nearly every point in the energy value chain and valued at $5 billion. It is one of energy-tech’s fastest-growing private companies.

● Kraken Tech launched to market four years ago, offering utility clients one simple end-to-end customer management solution to help utilities and their customers transition into a decarbonised future.

● Kraken Tech has grown rapidly, disrupting the incumbent tech landscape, with 25 million contracted accounts across 9 markets globally, including Japan. Kraken has secured licensing deals with large international energy clients to replace their core technology stack and re-image their operations with an unblemished track record of transformation success.

● We are tracking toward 100 million households by 2027

● Provide leadership to the our delivery teams across multiple areas that touch every aspect of the energy utility business as we build the Kraken platform, operate the new business model and Transfer the keys to our clients (BOT)

● Build solutions that bring our Clients into the new software and operating model that both accelerates delivery and reduces risk

● Develop deep relationships with C-suite executives at Client organizations

● Provide coaching and performance feedback to various members of the software and implementation teams

● Constantly seek new ways to deliver initiatives across the contract to meet goals

● Experience leading large organizations and/or transformation projects

● Deep experience presenting and negotiating with C-suite clients and initiating strategic conversations

● To be a team player who can work effectively with your national and global team

● Excellent communication and facilitation skills

● Customer and quality focus; highly effective at building and improving customer relationships

● English and French fluency

● 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 decision makers

● Supportive

● Approachable

● Inclusive

● Resilient working well under pressure

- Wondering what the salary is for this position? Ask us! During our initial contact, this is something we always bring up, because we really want to match your experience with the right salary. The reason we don't talk about it here is that we have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!

- Octopus Energy has a unique culture: we won the award for Best Company to Work For in 2022, on Glassdoor UK we were voted one of the 50 Best Places to Work in 2022 and our CEO, Greg, recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our employees. In 2023, we were named one of the 100 best companies to work for in the Sunday Times. In France, we were awarded the Happy at Work label, and ranked eighteenth out of a total of 1,675 structures in the category of companies where employees find the most meaning.

- We are an organization where people learn, decide and build faster. Where they work autonomously, with extraordinary people, on innovative projects. Profit-sharing, flex-office, excellent mutual insurance, soft mobility package, coverage of part of the "pass navigo" above the legal minimum, and even special days off to invest in an associative project that's close to your heart... we want your investment to be rewarded by benefits you really care about!

At Octopus, we're looking for people who are genuinely caring and empathetic. Equal opportunities are important to us, and we're committed to providing an inclusive and fair working environment. We invite you to apply, whatever your age, gender, marital status, color, disability, pregnancy or parenthood, origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

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. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, 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 Octopus, 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. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.