Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Product development and Management inom Decentrala Energilösningar

at Vattenfall

🏢 About Vattenfall

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company pioneering the transition to fossil-free living within one generation. As Sweden's largest electricity generator and heat producer, they combine scale with a clear sustainability mission. Working here means contributing directly to Sweden's ambitious climate goals while being part of a company that's actively reshaping Europe's energy landscape.

About This Role

This role leads product development and management for decentralized energy solutions at Vattenfall, bridging technology, business, and sustainability objectives. You'll be responsible for the entire product lifecycle from ideation to decommissioning while ensuring regulatory compliance and profitability. This position is impactful because decentralized energy solutions are critical to Vattenfall's fossil-free transition and Sweden's energy independence goals.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves morning stand-ups with your product team reviewing decentralized energy project progress, followed by stakeholder meetings to align product strategies across Vattenfall's business areas. Afternoons might include reviewing regulatory compliance documentation, analyzing product profitability metrics, and coaching team members on customer-centric development approaches for new energy solutions.

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🎯 Who Vattenfall Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years experience leading product teams in energy, cleantech, or regulated industries with proven coaching leadership skills
  • Demonstrates specific experience with product lifecycle management for complex B2B energy solutions or infrastructure products
  • Possesses deep knowledge of Swedish/EU energy regulations and compliance requirements for energy products and services
  • Has successfully optimized product portfolios through stakeholder collaboration in matrix organizations similar to Vattenfall's structure

📝 Tips for Applying to Vattenfall

1

Quantify your product management achievements specifically in energy or cleantech (e.g., 'Increased product profitability by X% while ensuring NIS2 compliance')

2

Highlight any experience with decentralized energy solutions like solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, or district heating technologies

3

Demonstrate understanding of Vattenfall's 'fossil-free within one generation' mission by connecting your experience to sustainability outcomes

4

Showcase experience working in regulated environments by mentioning specific energy regulations you've navigated (e.g., EU energy directives, Swedish energy laws)

5

Include examples of coaching leadership that align with Vattenfall's values of safety, performance, and collaboration

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience leading product development in regulated energy environments and ensuring compliance', 'Specific examples of optimizing product portfolios through stakeholder collaboration in complex organizations', 'How your coaching leadership style has developed teams and competencies in previous roles', "Your understanding of decentralized energy solutions' role in Vattenfall's fossil-free transition"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Vattenfall's 'fossil-free within one generation' strategy and their specific decentralized energy initiatives in Sweden
  • → Sweden's energy and climate policy framework, particularly regulations affecting decentralized energy solutions
  • → Vattenfall's Business Area structure and recent product launches in decentralized energy (check their newsroom)
  • → The competitive landscape for decentralized energy solutions in the Swedish market

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach developing a new decentralized energy product while ensuring compliance with Swedish energy regulations?
2 Describe a time you had to balance product profitability with customer satisfaction in a regulated industry
3 How do you coach a product team through the transition from ideation to customer-centric product delivery?
4 What strategies would you use to optimize Vattenfall's decentralized energy product portfolio across different markets?
5 How would you act as the central point between technology, business, customers, and partners for a specific product?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic product management experience without energy/cleantech context or regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Focusing only on agile methodologies without addressing how they apply to regulated energy product development
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of Vattenfall's sustainability mission and Sweden's energy transition context

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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