Product Manager for Digital Energy PlatformsDuration: Long Term Project (12 months +)Region: QatarMode: On-siteFees: TBDDescriptionOur client, a leading multinational group in the energy sector, is looking for a Product Manager for Digital Energy Platforms to join a long-term project in Qatar.The role is on-site in Qatar and will require the expert to be based in Qatar.The initial duration of the contract for the role is 12 months and afterwards an extension for another 12 months is likely to be offered.About the role:Our client is currently under a strong growth program seeking to expand and diversify its customer base. A key aspect of this program for growth is to transform our current R&D projects into successful products running in digital platforms.The Product Manager for Digital Platforms will be pivotal in defining, implementing, and managing our client's AI-based digital solutions product portfolio. This role entails from mapping user needs, defining functional and technical specifications, designing the value proposition architecture, onboarding partners, and shaping business models.Qualifications and experienceResponsibilities:Market Analysis and Solution Scouting: Identify market trends and scout for software solutionsCustomer-Centric Product Design: Utilize the Design Thinking framework to design products focusing on customer needs, including problem statements, core value analysis, and customer journey analysisBusiness Case Development: Define the business case for products, assess device compatibility with business requirements, and identify target profitabilityProduct Implementation: Oversee the implementation of products aligned with customer needs, coordinating product lifecycle management for lean implementation that can be reused across customersProduct Portfolio Management: Create product-related content for successful Go-To-Market strategies, actively participate in launch activities, and define product performance criteriaInteractions: Collaborate with internal teams such as R&D, Product Development, Operations, Business Development and legal, as well as external stakeholders including vendors, partners, customers and prospects.Required Skills:Basics:Product Design, Development, and Management;Software as a Service Business ModelsDesired:Previous exposure to technical roles on software development and/or data science;Knowledge and understanding of the energy industry;Product Management of hardware / embedded software products.Behavioral: Networking & Influencing Collaboratively, Delivering Results & Fostering Ownership, Building Customer Value, Project ManagementImpeccable written, verbal, and organizational skillsProfessional background4-6 years in B2B Product Design and Solutions, with 2 years specifically in digital product solutions based on data models and analyticsProficiency in Agile methodologies and Design ThinkingMinimum entry qualifications: Engineering Degree, Business Administration Degree, or Design Degree. Combined Technical & Business degrees are advantageous