Job description
There's a way to turn smart charging into smarter energy use
We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Product Owner Protocols & Smart Charging to join our international E-Mobility organization. In this role, you will drive the development and evolution of the applications and services that enable charger communication, smart charging, and energy optimization, helping us deliver reliable, scalable, and customer-centric charging solutions across multiple markets.
Organisation
As Product Owner Protocols & Smart Charging, you will be part of the international E-Mobility organization and work closely with developers, architects, business stakeholders, and external partners in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You will be responsible for the products and applications supporting charger communication protocols, energy management, and smart charging processes. By combining business insight with technical understanding, you will ensure these solutions continue to evolve in line with operational needs, customer expectations, and Vattenfall's long-term strategy.
You will report to the Director of Strategy & Product Development within Business Unit E-Mobility.
Responsibilities
As Product Owner, you will define and drive the vision, roadmap, and priorities for applications within the Protocols & Smart Charging domain.
Your responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for smart charging and communication platforms.
- Ensuring applications support both business and technical requirements while contributing to E-Mobility's strategic objectives.
- Managing the product backlog and prioritizing features, enhancements, and improvements based on business value.
- Driving the implementation of new capabilities, including documentation, training, and change management activities.
- Supporting the development, maintenance, and scaling of energy management and charger communication solutions.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric and value-driven products.
- Managing relationships with internal and external IT suppliers to ensure reliable operations and continuous improvement.
- Ensuring systems support efficient operational processes, financial handling, and compliance requirements.
- Evaluating how new increments fit within the broader application lifecycle and architecture landscape.
- Communicating product strategy, priorities, and recommendations effectively to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
This position can be based in Amsterdam, Solna, or Berlin.
Qualifications
Who are you?
We are looking for someone who combines strong product ownership capabilities with technical understanding and a passion for sustainable mobility.
You bring:
- A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
- Experience within E-Mobility, ideally working with energy management systems, smart charging solutions, or communication platforms.
- Strong understanding of digital product development and application lifecycle management.
- Experience working in Agile environments and with Scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of energy management concepts and IoT-based communication principles.
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes in an international matrix organization.
- Experience developing product strategies and presenting recommendations to senior management or executive stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- The ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, and countries.
As a person, you are proactive, action-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership in situations where not everything is clearly defined. You are resilient, adaptable, and continuously look for opportunities to improve processes, products, and outcomes. Most importantly, you enjoy translating complex challenges into practical and impactful solutions.
Additional Information
Our offer
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.
More Information
We welcome your application in English, no later than, 10th of November 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website and that you refrain from submitting a cover letter with your application. You apply quickly and easily by answering screening questions and attaching your CV.
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our senior recruiter Joany van Megen via email: [email protected].
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.
We look forward to receiving your application!
About this role
About Vattenfall
Company Overview
Vattenfall, a Swedish state-owned energy company
HeadquartersSolna, Sweden
Founded1909
SizeApproximately 20,700 employees globally (source: vattenfall.com). Revenue of SEK 245.6 billion in 2024 (source: vattenfall.com).
What They Do
Vattenfall has transformed from a national power utility into one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, operating across generation, trading, distribution, and customer sales in multiple European markets including Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, the UK, and Finland (source: vattenfall.com). The company’s core business encompasses electricity and heat production with a strong focus on renewable energy sources such as wind power, hydro power, and nuclear power, alongside district heating, grid services, and electrification products including battery storage and hydrogen projects (source: vattenfall.com). Vattenfall’s organizational structure includes dedicated business areas for power generation, wind, heat, distribution, sales, and trading, with the Wind division managing development, construction, and operation of wind farms as well as large-scale solar power and battery projects (source: vattenfall.nl). Its diverse customer base ranges from households and business clients to municipalities, grid users, and large industrial customers, while its project business serves governments, transmission operators, and corporate offtakers through long-term energy assets and contracts (source: vattenfall.com).
Projects & Track Record
Vattenfall operates several flagship renewable energy projects, including the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, a major asset in its offshore wind portfolio (source: vattenfall.nl). The company is actively developing the Zeevonk offshore wind project in the Netherlands in partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, with phase one targeting 1 GW of offshore wind capacity and a 6 MW floating solar pilot by 2029, and phase two aiming to add another 1 GW of offshore wind, 500 MW of system integration capacity, and additional floating solar by 2032 (source: vattenfall.com). In Scotland, Vattenfall has committed to the Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm in Aberdeenshire, with a planned capacity of 63 MW and commissioning expected in 2027 (source: vattenfall.com). In Germany, the company secured permits for the 97 MWp Martensdorf solar farm and is advancing the Nordlicht offshore wind projects, with final investment decisions made and construction slated to begin in 2026 for operations in 2028 and 2029 (source: nasdaq.com). Vattenfall’s Swedish portfolio includes significant battery and wind developments such as Bruzaholm onshore wind and battery, Velinga onshore wind, and Battery Toledo, underscoring its commitment to integrated renewable energy solutions (source: vattenfall.com).
Recent Developments
Over the past two years, Vattenfall has demonstrated continued growth in offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and grid integration projects, highlighted by a Q3 2025 increase in net sales and improved underlying operating profit in its Wind business driven by stronger volumes and availability (source: vattenfall.com). The company has made significant progress on the Zeevonk offshore wind project phases and advanced construction plans for the Nordlicht offshore wind farms in Germany, reflecting its strategic focus on expanding renewable capacity (source: vattenfall.com). Additionally, Vattenfall’s investment decision for the Clashindarroch II wind farm in Scotland and permit acquisition for the Martensdorf solar farm in Germany mark important milestones in its European renewable expansion (source: vattenfall.com).
Working There
Vattenfall offers a wide range of career opportunities across multiple disciplines including wind energy, grid operations, retail, trading, engineering, project development, IT and data, finance, legal, HR, procurement, operations, and customer service (source: careers.vattenfall.com). The company emphasizes flexible working arrangements, comprehensive leave policies, and strong support for learning and development, fostering a culture that values safety, teamwork, and work-life balance (source: careers.vattenfall.com). Employees benefit from home-energy related perks such as discounts on solar panels and electric vehicle chargers, reflecting Vattenfall’s commitment to sustainability both externally and internally (source: careers.vattenfall.com). The company’s Solna headquarters serves as a major workplace location, supporting a diverse and dynamic workforce in Sweden (source: careers.vattenfall.com).