Product Director, Weather Data and Forecasting

All locations
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Perth, Australia
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
3770
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

DNV is looking to hire a Product Director, Weather Data and Forecasting in Australia. We are accepting applications from candidates situated in a range of locations, including Australia, Asia Pacific, and North America (Pacific/Mountain time zones). DNV has dozens of offices in this region, including in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth and encourages the hybrid work model, however we will consider fully remote work for the right candidate.

Ready to harness the power of weather data to shape a sustainable future?

As our Product Director for Weather Data and Forecasting, you'll lead the charge in developing and executing product strategies that drive innovation and growth in the renewable energy sector. You'll oversee a portfolio of cutting-edge products, including Solcast, Wind Power Forecasts, and Electricity Load Forecasts, collaborating with a world-class team to deliver exceptional value to our customers. Join us and make a real-world impact!

Introduction to the role

The Product Director is a business-focused leader who owns the product strategy and vision for our Weather Data and Forecasting portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Product, you will be responsible for delivering business outcomes from a suite of products that are instrumental in optimizing renewable energy generation and grid integration. You will lead the product development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely and successful delivery, and drive product growth by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Product Strategy and Vision: Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for weather data and forecasting products, ensuring alignment with market needs and DNV's overall business objectives.  

Drive Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation and discovery to launch and iteration, collaborating effectively with engineering, design, and data science teams.

Achieve Business Outcomes: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for product performance, ensuring products meet revenue targets, profitability goals, and customer satisfaction metrics.

Conduct Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies, incorporating insights into product strategy and development.

Collaborate with Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across different departments, including sales, marketing, and technology, to ensure successful product development and launch.

The Team

You will lead a dynamic and passionate product team dedicated to developing and delivering innovative weather data and forecasting solutions. The team comprises Technical Product Specialists, software developers, data scientists, and designers, all working together to achieve our ambitious product goals. You will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring this team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

What we offer

Wellbeing: DNV understands the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and aligned with our value of caring for our people, we have a ‘Be Well’ program in place.

Bonus opportunity: We believe it is important to reward our employees with an annual discretionary profit scheme.

Insurances: DNV covers permanent employees for life and total permanent disability insurance as well as salary continuance insurance to safeguard you within our DNV Superannuation scheme.

Parental and long service leave:  DNV has a generous parental leave and long service leave policy.

Hybrid work: We offer a hybrid work model to foster our culture while providing you with working. flexibility.

Professional membership: We will support you with membership fees for your relevant governing body applicable to your position.

Social activities: To foster our culture, we enjoy regular social get togethers.

The above benefits may slightly vary depending on employment type. 

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity. DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

Essential technical competencies and qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably with a focus on data, forecasting, electricity markets, or related industries. Proven track record of successfully launching and growing products and delivering commercial outcomes.

Behavioral Skills, Personal Traits and Skills:

Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy.

Results-Oriented: Strong drive to achieve business outcomes and meet commercial product goals.

Collaborative Leader: Ability to build consensus and effectively lead cross-functional teams.

Customer-Centric: Passion for understanding and meeting customer needs.

Excellent Communicator: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.