Principal Energy Process – Strategy

Responsibilities

• Define the operational backbone of our energy products (tariffs, flexibility services)
• Ensure products are designed to handle mass volumes smoothly from the start, preventing operational bottlenecks before they occur
• Act as the translator between law and product/tech, converting complex regulatory frameworks into clear logical requirements for Product Owners and Engineering
• Design fully automated loops for core international utility processes (like market communication/MaKo or billing validation)
• Build the structural foundation that allows our Energy Operations teams to manage exponential growth efficiently
• Define the technical and procedural standards for how 1KOMMA5° interacts with traditional players (DSOs, TSOs)
• Partner with Product Managers during the discovery phase, identifying regulatory or process complexity upfront and designing smart, scalable workarounds

Requirements

• 7+ years at the intersection of Energy Economy and Product/Process Design (e.g. at a digital utility, energy software provider, or specialized consultancy)
• Proven track record of designing scalable energy processes (Trading Interfaces, Monitoring Processes) that were successfully implemented in software
• Deep understanding of the energy market design also internationally, though with German focus (Different roles, balancing groups..)
• Ability to fully grasp regulatory policies (EnWG, MsbG) and translate them into logical product requirements - be able to compare changes/initiatives in different countries
• Systematic & Structural mindset: Approach regulatory complexity with a logic-first mindset, breaking down chaotic requirements into clean, executable system rules
• Deep Dive Capability: Operate deep in the operational engine room, defining exact data flows and logic gates rather than just high-level concepts
• Automation First: Prioritize systemic solutions over manual workarounds, designing processes that handle exponential volume without linear operational effort
• Speak the languages of Product (User Stories, Requirements), Tech (APIs, Data Models), and Energy (Edifact, Bilanzkreise) fluently
• Excellent English and German skills (German is mandatory for reading regulation)