Product Director (m/w/d)

Become the Product Director at Skeleton Technologies in Lappeenranta, Finland. Lead product strategy and lifecycle for innovative energy storage solutions, focusing on the datacenter market. Enjoy flexible working hours and a flat hierarchy culture that fosters creativity. Join Skeleton Technologies as a Product Director in Lappeenranta, Finland, and be the driving force behind innovative energy storage solutions. In this strategic leadership role, you will define product strategy, lead cross-functional projects, and build relationships with key customers in the datacenter market. Enjoy flexible working hours, a flat hierarchy culture, and an additional day off for your birthday as you contribute to a net-zero future.

Skeleton Technologies Lappeenranta, Finland Flexible Full Time UTC+02:00

Skeleton Technologies

Company Overview

Name

Skeleton Technologies Group OÜ

Headquarters

Tallinn, Estonia

Founded

2009

Size

Approximately 300 employees across Estonia, Germany, and Finland (source: inforegister.ee). Revenue projected at €6.84 million for FY 2024 (source: inforegister.ee).

What They Do

Skeleton Technologies specializes in high-power energy storage solutions, leveraging its proprietary curved graphene nanomaterial to produce supercapacitors and hybrid SuperBatteries. Their innovative products are designed for a variety of applications, including AI data centers, transportation sectors such as automotive and maritime, grid stabilization, and industrial uses. As Europe's largest ultracapacitor manufacturer, Skeleton Technologies maintains full control over its value chain, from raw materials to software and patents, ensuring superior performance and reliability in their offerings (source: wikipedia.org). Their product lineup includes the SkelCap SCA series cells, which are UL 810A certified for safety in automotive and UPS applications, and the SkelStart engine start modules, which boast an impressive 2,000 cold-cranking amps and a lifespan of over 1 million cycles.

Projects & Track Record

Skeleton Technologies has a strong track record of notable projects, including the opening of the Großröhrsdorf Superfactory in 2017, which significantly scaled their ISO-certified module production capabilities. They launched the SkelStart in 2015, recognized as the world's most powerful engine starter, and have developed space capacitors for the European Space Agency since 2011. In 2024, they are set to power the NTT IndyCar Series with their advanced supercapacitors, showcasing their commitment to innovation in high-performance applications (source: skeletontech.com). Currently, they are working on the €220 million Leipzig Superfactory, which is expected to produce 12 million cells annually and create 420 jobs, with production slated to begin in 2024-2025.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Skeleton Technologies has made significant strides, including the opening of its €220 million Leipzig Superfactory, which represents Estonia's largest industrial investment in Germany and aims to produce 12 million cells per year (source: balticvc.com). They secured a €108 million funding round in October 2023, led by Siemens and Marubeni, pushing their total funding over €300 million (source: skeletontech.com). Additionally, they acquired the former European Batteries facility in Varkaus, Finland, for SuperBattery production and established R&D operations there, further enhancing their capabilities in energy storage technology.

Working There

Skeleton Technologies offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including module and software development, sales, finance, administration, manufacturing, and R&D. The company is actively hiring, particularly at its production sites, with the average employee count at the Estonian OÜ being approximately 98 in 2022, focusing on development and sales (source: inforegister.ee). The new Leipzig factory is expected to add 420 manufacturing positions, reflecting the company's rapid growth and expansion in the energy storage sector. The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration with universities, and a mission to electrify various sectors, supported by experienced leadership in energy storage technology.

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Job Description

Skeleton's Advanced Engineering Department is looking for a driven and experienced Product Director (m/f/x).

As Product Director, you will serve as the CPO's right-hand and become the driving force behind Skeleton's product evolution. This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role combining deep technical understanding, customer intimacy, and strong execution. You will own the full product lifecycle for our next-generation energy storage solutions - with a particular focus on winning and delivering in the rapidly growing datacenter market.

Your responsibility areas

Serve as the CPO's trusted deputy and strategic partner.
Define and maintain the company-wide Product Strategy and multi-year technology and product roadmap.
Lead cross-functional critical projects from concept to high-volume delivery.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers (especially hyperscale/datacenter customers) and strategic suppliers.
Drive market intelligence: deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, technology developments, and regulatory landscape.
Continuously monitor and analyze the competitive landscape (ultracapacitors, lithium-ion, flywheels, alternative technologies).
Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to align roadmap with technical feasibility, manufacturing scale-up, and commercial goals.
Represent Skeleton Technologies externally at industry conferences, customer meetings, and partner negotiations.

Requirements

MSc in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Energy Systems, or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in product management/product leadership within energy storage, power electronics, battery systems, or related high-tech hardware industries.
Proven track record of bringing complex hardware products from concept to high-volume production.
Deep customer-facing experience, ideally with Tier-1 OEMs or hyperscale/datacenter customers.
Strong technical foundation combined with commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
Experience in building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (fluent English required; German, Finnish or Estonian is a plus).
Willingness to travel (20-30%).

Preferred Additional Qualifications

Experience in ultracapacitors, supercapacitors, or hybrid energy storage systems.
Background in datacenter power infrastructure or high-power applications.
Previous success in scaling products in fast-growing, capital-intensive industries.

Benefits

We offer flexible working hours, with the possibility of mobile working without core working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas.
A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere.
A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton.
An additional day off every year for your birthday.

We're not just about energy storage. We're about redefining energy for a net-zero future, and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey.