Define and drive the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of control and protection hardware platforms used across high-voltage direct current and flexible alternating current transmission solutions
Shape the product roadmap for hardware platforms, including performance, input/output architecture, communication, reliability, cybersecurity, and long-term maintainability
Build reusable platform capabilities that support multiple applications and solutions
Align platform evolution with market needs, customer expectations, system requirements, and technology trends
Manage the product catalogue, including platform capabilities, variants, configurations, and lifecycle status
Own product-level requirements and ensure they connect clearly to wider system and solution needs
Guide decisions on platform selection for new solution development
Support lifecycle planning, component strategy, and obsolescence management
Work closely with engineering, systems, software, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure strong platform integration and delivery readiness
Contribute to supplier and sourcing decisions that improve availability, competitiveness, and delivery performance
Champion compliance with cybersecurity, safety, regulatory, and sustainability requirements
Support business case development, cost optimisation, and investment planning for the platform portfolio

Experience defining product strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle plans for complex technical platforms
A strong understanding of real-time systems, hardware architectures, and system integration
Experience working with control and protection systems, embedded platforms, or industrial automation technologies
Knowledge of communication and interface standards used in power or industrial environments, including IEC 61850
Confidence working across technical and business teams and bringing stakeholders together around a clear direction
A structured approach to decision-making, prioritisation, and long-term planning
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics clearly
Experience in power systems, grid technologies, or platforms used in high-voltage transmission applications is helpful but not essential if you bring relevant transferable experience.

Product Owner – Control & Protection Platforms, HVDC, FACTS

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