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Senior Programme Manager

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Job Title: Senior Programme Manager Location: (including hybrid): Tokyo, Japan
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. From automating and simplifying core operations including billing to create a lower-cost, higher-engagement experience, to optimising energy usage across smart devices in the home, we turn tough challenges into win-win-win outcomes for customers, suppliers and the energy system. Kaluza is currently in an exciting growth phase, undergoing the next phase of our international expansion in Japan to further reinforce our capabilities as a globally distributed energy platform. This means that you would be one of the earliest Kaluza employees on the ground in Japan, working directly with our clients in the region. We champion a flexible, hybrid work approach and we find that teams often benefit from coming together at least 2-3 days a week to foster connection and accelerate progress. Outside of these collaborative opportunities, we aim to be as flexible as possible to balance work with life Where in the world of Kaluza will I be working? Kaluza’s Programme Managers work in our Commercial team. They are at the heart of delivering maximum value to our clients by orchestrating our major implementation programmes and ongoing professional services projects. In this role, you’ll facilitate work getting done across multiple organisations, have strong empathy skills, commercial nous and, of course, be extremely organised. You’ll be able to draw on years of experience working with clients to deliver complicated projects that contribute to transformation through technology. You’ll be helping support initiatives which are delivering Kaluza’s Energy Retail platform and Kaluza’s Flexibility platform. The Energy Retail platform is a SaaS technology platform that aims to revolutionise the operating platforms for energy retailers globally. This platform has been built with scale and technical quality in mind and is the foundation for decarbonisation efforts by Kaluza’s customers. Our Flexibility platform is to be the nervous system connecting energy retailers, grid operators, and consumers, Flex will aid us in creating the distributed, consumer-centric, dynamic energy system of the future. Bridging the gap between distributed renewable generation and smart devices, it helps consumers shift their energy consumption to times when there's more renewable energy. This not only saves them money, but enables society as a whole to meet the challenge of decarbonising transport and residential heating/cooling. What will I be doing? Programme Managers at Kaluza are responsible for the delivery of client-facing projects and programmes. The programme team ensures Kaluza meets our clients’ strategic objectives by providing structure, momentum and alignment to the teams involved to achieve the desired outcome. Your main responsibilities will be: End to end management of technical programmes. Implementation and optimisation of the governance frameworks by which the change is delivered. Working with the team to ensure all necessary roles and responsibilities are defined, understood, and having the desired impact Ensuring all stakeholders are aware of progress, risks, blockers and keeping everyone focused on the objective(s). Acting as the key local point of contact in Tokyo for your programme. Agreeing activity across the plan is owned and there is a documented ‘definition of done’. Providing regular progress updates to the business. Collaborating with Kaluza teams in the UK and Australia to continuously improve the efficiency of teams global work. Identifying and removing blockers through facilitation to enable earliest delivery of value. Managing dependencies between Kaluza and Japanese clients and partners. Kaluza is currently in an exciting growth phase, undergoing the next phase of our international expansion.
Kaluza Values Here at Kaluza 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. Our values are not words on a wall — they are at the heart of our culture. They are how we make decisions and how we treat each other. They are concrete and clear, and reflect what we as people, and as a business, really care about. Kaluza’s vision is to power a world where net-zero is within everyone’s reach. Would you be interested in joining us to help achieve this?
From us you’ll get We're just getting set up in Japan for the first time, so we'll build out our benefits over time. We'll definitely enrol you in Employees’ Pension Insurance, and flexible working options from day 1. We'll then build out our benefits and progressive policies over time to ensure your Total Reward package is highly competitive, and that you're well looked after.
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 want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential. We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. But if you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we'd still love to hear from you. Find out more about working in Kaluza on our careers page and LinkedIn.
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