NEW Product Manager, EV Flexibility – eMobility (SaaS)

Deftpower

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Deftpower is hiring a Product Manager to own DEVA, its virtual power plant product, and turn electric vehicle charging flexibility into a resource that energy markets can buy. The role reports to the Head of Product and works closely with the product owners and team lead for Smart Charging and Flexibility, as well as Sales and Business Development. The position is based in Berlin or Arnhem, with three office days per week specified for Berlin.

The Product Manager will lead DEVA’s roadmap from initial pilots to a reliable product, deciding what to build, where to partner, and what to leave to others. The role involves translating energy market needs into product capabilities and balancing market requirements with a positive driver experience. Within six months, the expected outcomes include a clear roadmap, a selected initial target market, and preparation of a pilot with a flexibility buyer.

Deftpower describes a collaborative, fast-moving environment where employees have access to contracts, roadmaps, and numbers and are trusted to make decisions. AI is used across teams, feedback is shared openly, and the company celebrates quarterly at D-Day. The company has more than 120 people and is growing deliberately.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of product management experience; experience in energy or e-mobility is relevant, though attitude is stated to matter more than years.
• Knowledge of European energy markets, including BRPs, DSOs, imbalance, intraday, and day-ahead markets.
• Understanding of flexibility economics and how a virtual power plant works.
• Comfort working with forecasts, APIs, and data.
• Ability to work in English every day.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable identifying gaps and acting without waiting for instructions.
• Willingness to express disagreement, commit after decisions, share knowledge, and make work visible.
• Comfort with change and direct feedback.
• Willingness to work at an office rather than fully remotely.

Nice To Haves

• German or Dutch language skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for DEVA, Deftpower’s virtual power plant, from initial pilots through development into a reliable product.
• Decide what to build, where to partner, and what product work to leave to others.
• Translate energy market needs into product capabilities, including forecasting, activation, and settlement.
• Validate use cases with flexibility buyers, including balance responsible parties (BRPs), distribution system operators (DSOs), and energy suppliers.
• Protect the driver experience through clear opt-in, avoiding unexpected undercharging, and providing fair rewards.
• Align Smart Charging, Data, Sales, and leadership on priorities and the rationale for them.
• Establish a clear DEVA roadmap and initial target market, and prepare a pilot with a flexibility buyer.

Benefits

• Salary of €70,000–€90,000 gross per year.
• Choose your own laptop.
• Access to company contracts, roadmaps, and numbers, with trust and ownership in decision-making.
• Opportunities to learn quickly and receive feedback across teams.
• Quarterly company celebration at D-Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed