Job title: Chief Product Officer, Kaluza Japan Location: Melbourne, Australia - Hybrid Team: Product Reporting To: Managing Director, US and Japan Closing date for applications: Monday 20th January 2025 Kaluza reimagines energy to bring net-zero within everyone's reach.
The Kaluza Platform enables energy utilities to unlock the full value of a radically changing energy system and propel us to a future where renewable energy is sustainable, affordable and accessible for all.
Kaluza Japan is a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation, aiming to bring our technology solutions to the Japanese market.
We are looking for a leader capable of delivering on both execution and vision as we tackle this market.
The role will be based at a Kaluza office with frequent (>2 weeks/quarter) travel to Japan.
What will I be doing? Together with the CEO of Kaluza Japan, providing overall direction and leadership for the company, making major decisions and overseeing daily operations and administration.Providing product direction and strategy for Kaluza Japan, including setting the medium to long-term product direction and strategy for the JV.Acting as the product marketing lead, understanding market and client dynamics to inform product packaging, positioning, and sales materials.Serving as the primary interface between Kaluza Japan and the dedicated product/engineering team.Acting as pre-sales lead, developing customised pitches and technical sales materials for the commercial team.Being the primary interface between the JV and a range of cross-functional stakeholders at Kaluza.About You Strong leadership skills and experience, demonstrated ability to own and drive outcomes.Robust experience in the enterprise technology industry with SaaS products and platforms.Understanding of the energy industry and direct experience in selling in the energy sector.High degree of initiative and a commercial, entrepreneurial mindset.Experience leading pitches/presentations to senior stakeholders with attention to detail.Comfortable with unit economics and legal nuances.The ability to see long and short term, thinking tactically and strategically.High emotional intelligence and ability to empathize and work through differing opinions.Team player, open communicator and collaborator.A start-up mentality and ability to self-organize.What will set you apart Demonstrated ability to work across teams and cultures, strong interest in Japanese culture a plus.Ability to speak Japanese a major plus.Kaluza Values We have five core values that guide us as a business: We're on a mission, We build together, We're inclusive, We get it done, We communicate with purpose.
We want the best people We're keen to meet people from all walks of life.
Our view is that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We recognize talent on the basis of merit and potential.
If you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
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