What will you be doing?

This role will lead the technical orchestration of a major client program, partnering with an international energy retailer in their operational transformation. You will oversee the migration’s technical pillar and manage the ongoing technical relationship, supporting the client’s adoption of our Kraken platform as part of their broader business transformation.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Building trusted relationships with client executives and technology stakeholders, including partnering with our product and engineering teams to align on priorities. Serving as the escalation point for client concerns and ensuring both technical challenges and product requirements are effectively managed.
Defining success criteria and governance for delivering the technical pillar of the program.
Owning the Kraken platform localisation plan to meet client expectations while matching Kraken roadmap.
Summarising and articulating client needs, considerations, timelines, etc internally as structured input for the successful and timely execution of any required technology platform localisation and development.
Directing internal Kraken software developers contributing to the client program, as well as potential external partners, on tech platform deliverables to ensure an overall successful and timely technology migration.
Supporting the client meets their business needs via the delivery of tech.
Understanding the Kraken infrastructure, aligning client direction with the overall goal for the Kraken platform & business.
Setting up training programs to upskill the technical arm of the client.
Being an advocate for the Kraken way of delivering tech and supporting the client in shifting their mindset around tech delivery.
Communication: You need to be confident in calling out approaches that aren't best for the client and always striving for simplicity. You need to be able to communicate the context behind decisions relating to the platform & client priorities. You must be able to build strong relationships and credibility amongst senior stakeholders, balancing the needs of the client with Kraken’s business needs and platform potential and constraints.
Program management: Confident in managing a long term, fast paced program. Can be both high level and dive into detail when required. Ability to directly manage a team and manage processes that can drive the right outcomes for clients.
Strong technical aptitude : We are looking for a logical thinker who has strong problem solving skills within an agile working framework. Must quickly be able to grasp the technical capabilities and constraints of the Kraken platform. Is an advocate for the continuous deployment approach we take at Kraken and champions building tech iteratively.
Business acumen : Able to understand business goals of both client and Kraken, putting all technology decisions into context to ensure measurable success can be achieved and celebrated.
Technical mindset, experience in engineering‑led industries.
Sector‑relevant experience in managing complex technology implementation or migration programs.
Proven experience in software adaptation, deployment and integration.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
We're looking for prior experience working on CIS implementations within the utilities industry (telco, water, energy etc).

Benefits

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs.
Paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Parental leave – Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible.
Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
Flexible working environment: you need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance.
Equity Options: every Kraken employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such.
Modern office or co‑working spaces depending on location.
The salary range for this role in NYC ranges on average from $180,000-$220,000 depending on relevant experience, role alignment, and technical/client management expertise demonstrated throughout the interview process. While the broad salary range is listed, not all candidates will be placed at the top of the range—this will be determined by the overall fit for the position. If you have questions about this, just ask! Our recruiters are happy to provide more context.

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