
Theodo · London
Theodo is an engineering & design consultancy with offices in Paris, London, New York, Casablanca and Cape Town. We build high-quality digital products for clie...
Theodo is an engineering & design consultancy with offices in Paris, London, New York, Casablanca and Cape Town. We build high-quality digital products for clients across industries, and we are increasingly working with enterprise organisations on complex, high-impact tech modernisation programmes - including AI-powered code modernisation.
We run lean internally: we care about process, continuous improvement, and doing things properly. Our founders have written books on the best practice for using lean to scale agile in large organisations.
The Opportunity
We're hiring a Senior Delivery Manager to take ownership of complex client projects and programmes end-to-end. You'll be the person clients trust to tell them hard truths, protect scope, and deliver - while the client principal focuses on account growth. This is a high-impact role at the heart of how we deliver, and a key part of how we're evolving our delivery model as we scale.
The role
Negotiate and manage product scope to deliver maximum value on fixed-price and time/materials engagements
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding product owner decisions on trade-offs and priorities
Manage the flow of requirements from client to team, maintaining a healthy backlog and driving visual management practices
Own the delivery plan; producing, maintaining, and communicating it throughout the engagement
Run agile ceremonies and solve day-to-day delivery problems before they escalate
Monitor effort, forecast accurately, and ensure delivery operates within contract terms
Build long-term client relationships, providing strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders and owning RAID management
Mentor junior delivery managers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business
What We're Looking For
You're a seasoned delivery professional who knows when to push back and when to flex. You build trust quickly with senior stakeholders by proactively communicating on the delivery plan, relating it back to business needs and providing sound judgement. You spot the risks, challenge broken processes, and leave projects in better shape than you found them.
Trusted by clients at C-suite and senior stakeholder level - able to have difficult conversations and maintain the relationship
Trusted by on the ground delivery teams - able to have detailed conversations about technology and product with the experts on your team
Preventative rather than reactive - you identify risk early and act before it becomes a problem
Rigorous about delivery metrics and able to use them to justify commercial decisions
Genuinely interested in lean delivery principles and willing to keep learning
Humble and coachable - you take feedback and bring that same openness to your team
A multiplier: you improve delivery maturity on every project you touch, and bring things back to the wider team
Required Skills & Experience
Around 2-4 years of delivery management experience on complex digital or technology projects
Proven track record managing both fixed-price and time/materials engagements
Experience managing senior client stakeholders and steering committees
Demonstrable examples of scope negotiation and risk management on large or high-stakes projects
Experience running agile ceremonies and holding teams to a high standard of delivery
Comfortable using delivery data to drive commercial decision
What We Offer
25 Days annual leave
Learning and Development support throughout your career at Theodo
Private Health Insurance via Vitality
3 week work from anywhere policy
Equipment budget for your tech set up
Company pension
Monthly Socials
A Slack network of 700+ “Theodoers” across our extended ecosystem — ask questions, share patterns, or troubleshoot obscure challenges with some of the sharpest minds out there
A hybrid working model, with offices based in London
Theodo is an engineering & design consultancy with offices in Paris, London, New York, Casablanca and Cape Town. We build high-quality digital products for clients across industries, and we are increasingly working with enterprise organisations on complex, high-impact tech modernisation programmes - including AI-powered code modernisation. We run lean internally: we care about process, continuous improvement, and doing things properly. Our founders have written books on the best practice for using lean to scale agile in large organisations. The Opportunity We're hiring a Associate Product Manager to take ownership of complex client projects and programmes end-to-end. You'll be the person clients trust to tell them hard truths, protect scope, and deliver - while the client principal focuses on account growth. This is a high-impact role at the heart of how we deliver, and a key part of how we're evolving our delivery model as we scale. The role Negotiate and manage product scope to deliver maximum value on fixed-price and time/materials engagements Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding product owner decisions on trade-offs and priorities Manage the flow of requirements from client to team, maintaining a healthy backlog and driving visual management practices Own the delivery plan; producing, maintaining, and communicating it throughout the engagement Run agile ceremonies and solve day-to-day delivery problems before they escalate Monitor effort, forecast accurately, and ensure delivery operates within contract terms Build long-term client relationships, providing strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders and owning RAID management Mentor junior delivery managers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business What We're Looking For You're a seasoned delivery professional who knows when to push back and when to flex. You build trust quickly with senior stakeholders by proactively communicating on the delivery plan, relating it back to business needs and providing sound judgement. You spot the risks, challenge broken processes, and leave projects in better shape than you found them. Trusted by clients at C-suite and senior stakeholder level - able to have difficult conversations and maintain the relationship Trusted by on the ground delivery teams - able to have detailed conversations about technology and product with the experts on your team Preventative rather than reactive - you identify risk early and act before it becomes a problem Rigorous about delivery metrics and able to use them to justify commercial decisions Genuinely interested in lean delivery principles and willing to keep learning Humble and coachable - you take feedback and bring that same openness to your team A multiplier: you improve delivery maturity on every project you touch, and bring things back to the wider team Required Skills & Experience Around 2-4 years of delivery management experience on complex digital or technology projects Proven track record managing both fixed-price and time/materials engagements Experience managing senior client stakeholders and steering committees Demonstrable examples of scope negotiation and risk management on large or high-stakes projects Experience running agile ceremonies and holding teams to a high standard of delivery Comfortable using delivery data to drive commercial decision What We Offer 25 Days annual leave Learning and Development support throughout your career at Theodo Private Health Insurance via Vitality 3 week work from anywhere policy Equipment budget for your tech set up Company pension Monthly Socials A Slack network of 700+ “Theodoers” across our extended ecosystem — ask questions, share patterns, or troubleshoot obscure challenges with some of the sharpest minds out there A hybrid working model, with offices based in London
THE ROLE We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of technology products that support NextEnergy Group’s asset management and investment management functions. This role sits within Technology & Digital Services (TDS) and acts as a key bridge between business stakeholders and the engineering, data, and delivery teams responsible for building the tools they rely on. You will be responsible for understanding how the business manages its renewable energy asset portfolio and how investment performance is tracked, reported, and interrogated — and translating those needs into well-scoped, well-delivered technology products. You will own the roadmap, drive delivery, and ensure that what gets built creates genuine business value. We are looking for a technology product professional who brings sufficient commercial and sector awareness to engage credibly with asset management and investment management stakeholders, ask the right questions, and make sound product decisions. You do not need to be a domain expert, but you do need to understand how the business works and what drives value. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Product Strategy & Roadmap * Define and own the product roadmap for technology solutions serving asset management and investment management stakeholders, grounded in a clear understanding of business priorities and user needs. * Maintain a transparent, evidence-based roadmap that balances business outcomes, technical constraints, risk, and delivery capacity. * Lead build vs. buy assessments for asset monitoring, performance analytics, and investment reporting tooling, bringing a clear point of view on where to invest and why. * Ensure the products you own contribute measurably to NextEnergy Group’s strategic goal of becoming a data-driven, technology-led business. Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements * Work closely with asset management and investment management teams to understand their workflows, commercial priorities, and pain points — translating these into clear product requirements that engineering teams can act on. * Bring sufficient knowledge of the renewable energy sector to hold informed conversations about asset performance, monitoring, and reporting requirements without needing extensive domain education from stakeholders. * Understand the commercial and financial context in which the business operates — including how assets generate returns and how performance is measured and reported to investors — so that product decisions are grounded in business value. * Run discovery, user research, and stakeholder workshops to surface and validate requirements before committing to build. * Manage stakeholder expectations proactively, providing regular updates on progress, trade-offs, and delivery timelines. Product Delivery * Translate strategy into product epics and user stories with clear acceptance criteria, and manage the product backlog in Azure DevOps. * Lead agile ceremonies with cross-functional squads and coordinate with the PMO on dependencies, timelines, and communications. * Drive delivery to time and quality, escalating risks and blockers early and resolving them decisively. * Oversee handover, user enablement, and adoption of new products and system enhancements. AI & Analytics * Identify opportunities to embed AI and analytics capabilities into asset management and investment management products — including performance reporting, automated workflows, and data-driven decision support. * Partner with data and AI teams to define requirements and ensure responsible use of operational and financial data. Risk, Governance & Compliance * Partner with compliance, security, and data governance colleagues to ensure products adhere to policy, maintain appropriate audit trails, and meet regulatory obligations. * Monitor and mitigate product-related risks throughout the product lifecycle. * Stay current on relevant regulatory developments in the energy sector and ensure these are reflected in product planning where necessary. Vendor & Partner Management * Evaluate and manage third-party technology vendors and delivery partners across the asset monitoring and investment analytics space. * Run structured vendor assessments, support commercial negotiations, and hold partners accountable to contractual commitments. * Run steering forums with decision-ready materials suitable for both operational and investment management audiences. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: * Working knowledge of the renewable energy or infrastructure sector — sufficient to understand how assets are managed, how performance is measured, and what matters commercially to the business. * Commercial acumen: able to connect product decisions to business outcomes, understand how assets generate returns, and engage credibly with stakeholders on the financial and operational metrics that matter to them. * Strong product instincts: able to identify the right problem to solve, scope it clearly, and build a compelling case for prioritisation. * Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into well-structured, deliverable technology products. * Experience leading delivery in an agile environment, with a track record of shipping products on time and to quality. * Credible stakeholder manager — comfortable engaging with senior business stakeholders and translating their needs without deferring to them on product decisions. * Excellent communication skills: able to present clearly to non-technical business stakeholders and technical delivery teams alike. * Ability to identify and frame opportunities for AI and analytics to add measurable business value. * Delivery focus with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. * Passion for sustainability and the mission to lead the transition to clean energy. * Commitment to NextEnergy Group’s values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative, and ‘bring your alpha’. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS * 2–5 years of experience as a Product Manager, with a track record of delivering data or analytics products in a technology or digital function. * Background or meaningful exposure to renewable energy, infrastructure asset management, or investment management — whether through a technology role, a consulting role, or direct experience in those sectors. * Commercial awareness: experience working on products where understanding business performance, financial reporting, or investment returns was important to making good product decisions. * Familiarity with solar asset management or related renewable energy operations is advantageous; experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) is a particular plus. * Fluency in agile product delivery practices. * Experience managing technology vendors and third-party delivery partners. * Experience working in a regulated industry (energy, infrastructure, financial services, or similar). * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * The right to work in the UK. WHAT WE OFFER * A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn * International scope – we operate in over 8 countries * Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week * 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December) * Private pension * BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents * Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes * Annual discretionary bonus. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. By selecting “Apply” or sending us your CV, you indicate you have read and acknowledged NextEnergy Group’s Candidate Privacy Notice. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be. We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. ABOUT US NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector. Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions. NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development). NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds. * NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m. * NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target. * NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target. * NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised. * NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling). WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager. WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector. Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW. WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector. Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects. It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies. NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more. NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.
About the team: At SumUp, we're on a mission to bring merchants and consumers closer together and help local communities thrive. With SumUp Consumer, we're building a rewarding banking experience that connects people to the small businesses they love while enabling free transactions for our merchants. SumUp Consumer helps consumers manage their money with ease and get more from everyday spending. It offers seamless payment experiences and financial tools designed for modern life—spanning banking, cards, savings, and open banking. This is a high-impact Engineering Manager role where you'll lead a cross-functional team of backend, iOS, and Android engineers building the systems and experiences that power SumUp Consumer. You'll be responsible for the reliability, quality, and pace of delivery across features that consumers interact with every day—while growing a team that takes real ownership of what they ship. You'll work closely with Product and Design to turn ambitious ideas into production-grade products, and you'll help shape the technical direction of a consumer experience that's still defining itself. This is a role for someone who stays close enough to the technology to make good calls, and cares enough about people to make the team genuinely good at what they do. What you’ll do: * Lead and build a high-performing team by coaching, mentoring, and supporting engineers in their growth and development. * Stay hands-on with technology—contributing to system design, reviewing code, and guiding technical decisions to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions. * Partner closely with Product and Design to define goals, translate user needs into technical solutions, and deliver impactful features. * Drive execution and delivery, balancing speed and quality while ensuring reliable and scalable backend systems. * Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams to align priorities and make thoughtful trade-offs. * Shape the engineering culture by promoting best practices, ownership, and continuous improvement. * Advocate for the user, ensuring we build products that truly improve the experience for local merchants and consumers. You’ll be great for this role if you have: * A strong backend or mobile engineering background, with hands-on experience building distributed systems, APIs, and scalable services. * Proven experience as an Engineering Manager (2+ years), with a track record of leading, mentoring, and growing high-performing engineering teams. * A hands-on mindset—you enjoy staying close to the code, contributing to technical decisions, and tackling complex challenges, not just managing from a distance. * Experience with modern technologies such as Go, Kotlin, Python, or similar, along with cloud-native environments (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) or relevant mobile engineering tools. * A product-oriented approach, with the ability to make pragmatic decisions and thoughtful trade-offs in a fast-paced environment. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to bring clarity, alignment, and influence across both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * An empathetic leadership style, with a focus on team well-being, continuous feedback, and professional growth. * Adaptable and action-oriented, comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities with confidence. Why you should join SumUp: * Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central London Bridge location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair. This involves an office-first setup * Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * Enrolment onto our VSOP program: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success * Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves * Health matters: Vitality health cover, including optical and dental * Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta * Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%) * Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary * Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team About us: Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 36 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Explore career opportunities with us and join a team driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision of creating a world where everyone can build a thriving business. Discover more about our vibrant and inclusive work culture and how we work on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn and Instagram. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.