R&D Product Manager – EMEA

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contract: 12-month fixed-term with option to convert to permanent
Reporting to: Global Director, R&D and Sustainability

About the Company

Our client is a leading player in the global commodities, carbon trading and clean energy markets, with a strong focus on developing innovative, market-based solutions that enable end-to-end sustainable decarbonisation. Operating across carbon markets, renewable energy, and clean fuels, the business works with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful progress on the energy transition. As part of continued growth in the EMEA region, our client is looking to strengthen its R&D and sustainability function with a senior regulatory and product development hire.

The Role

Our client is seeking to recruit an R&D Product Manager to lead the development of innovative clean energy products for the EMEA region, with a primary emphasis on Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating complex regulatory developments and sustainability standards into commercially viable market-based products, while managing and developing a team of specialists in regulation and environmental product development.

The role is based in Amsterdam on a hybrid working model and requires occasional travel within Europe and internationally.

Job Responsibilities

Product Development & Regulatory Strategy

Develop and deliver a complex portfolio of innovative clean energy products for the EMEA region, informed by regional and national regulatory developments and sustainability standards
Monitor and interpret regulatory intelligence across carbon markets, renewable energy, and clean fuels to identify new product opportunities
Share deep technical understanding of supply and demand fundamentals of carbon and renewable energy markets with internal and external stakeholders

Team Leadership & Development

Manage and develop a team of experts in regulation and environmental product development focused on the EMEA region
Motivate, nurture, and develop a talented team of specialists to deliver high-quality outputs in a dynamic, fast-moving environment

Commercial & Stakeholder Support

Facilitate transactions and provide direct support to commercial teams across the business
Provide input into industry and regulatory processes relevant to the EMEA region
Collaborate globally on product development with other regional R&D teams and internal stakeholders as appropriate

External Representation

Represent the organisation at trade association meetings, exhibitions, and conferences
Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders across regulatory bodies, industry groups, and market participants

Qualifications

10+ years of work experience providing a deep understanding of clean energy regulation markets in the EMEA region, spanning renewable energy, fuels, and carbon markets, is mandatory
High commercial acumen with a strong track record of using regulatory developments to inform the creation of new market-based products
Proven ability to develop, motivate, and nurture a talented team of specialists
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
A commercial and creative mindset with strong collaboration skills across functions and geographies
Fluency in English is mandatory; additional fluency in French, German, or Italian is a significant advantage
University educated, ideally with a postgraduate qualification having a strong analytical component

What the Organisation Offers

A 12-month fixed-term contract based in Amsterdam, with the option to convert to a permanent position after one year
A high-impact senior role with direct influence over product strategy and regulatory positioning across EMEA
A collaborative, international working environment at the forefront of clean energy market innovation
Hybrid working model with occasional travel within Europe and internationally
Competitive compensation package benchmarked to experience and market

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