Data Product Manager

About the role

Join Us in Powering a Cleaner, Smarter Energy Future.

At National Grid, we’re investing in the data capabilities that will drive the UK’s journey to Net Zero.

As a Data Product Manager
, you’ll be at the forefront of solving complex data challenges that support the electrification of the economy and shape the future of our energy system. You’ll join a growing community of data professionals working across a diverse range of business challenges – with plenty of opportunities to learn, innovate, and influence.

As a key member of our Data Product Team, you will work with engineers, operational teams, planners, performance analysts and regulatory colleagues to ensure they have accurate, accessible and easy‑to‑use data that enables informed decision‑making. Our products span BI reporting (KPIs), data integration between applications, and data science models that support the delivery of the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations.

You will be accountable for the end‑to‑end success of a portfolio of data products – from shaping vision and strategy through to delivery, adoption, and measurable value creation. This role will influence how data supports business performance across National Grid Strategic Infrastructure.

This role is based in Warwick, and you’ll enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, balancing time in the office with time re will also be some business travel to London.

• Define and evolve the data product vision and strategy
  , ensuring alignment with business strategy, digital roadmap, and overall data strategy.
• Develop, own, and communicate multi‑year product roadmaps
  , balancing new capabilities, technical debt, and regulatory or risk‑driven change.
• Shape and prioritise the product portfolio using value, risk, cost, and dependencies to maximise benefits and ROI.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering Leads to translate strategic outcomes into epics, features, and enabling work.
• Lead senior stakeholder engagement
  , securing alignment on priorities, benefits, and trade‑offs across functions and programmes.
• Define and track product KPIs, OKRs, and ROI
  , using data to inform investment decisions and pivot where needed.

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Significant experience as a Product Manager in a digital/data environment, accountable for strategy, roadmap, and value delivery.
• Strong understanding of data products, platforms, analytics, and BI (Azure, Snowflake, Power BI) and how they create business value.
• Deep experience working within SAFe Agile or similar scaled agile frameworks, including PI Planning, PO Sync, and Scrum of Scrums participation or leadership.
• Proven track record in benefits management and ROI, including defining KPIs/OKRs, tracking value, and adjusting investment based on evidence.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels and translate between business and technical audiences.
• Drive and support Communities of Practice, actively sharing learning and encouraging colleagues’ professional growth.
  • SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Certification (POPM)
  • Additional specialist cloud or devops certifications

• A competitive salary between £70,000 - £85,000 – dependent on capability.
• An annual performance bonus of up to 30% of your eligible earnings in the performance year.
• 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back‑up care service for when your usual care arrangements…