Group Manager - New Product & Technology

Shape the future of electrification and integration with Origin's VPP

Drive the development of new products and technologies

Melbourne/Sydney based

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About the Role:

We’re seeking an innovative and commercially minded leader to drive the development of new products and technologies within Origin’s Centralised Energy Services (CES) business. As Group Manager, New Products \& Technology, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electrification and integration with Origin’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP), delivering tangible commercial outcomes from pilot programs and trials.

Reporting to the General Manager, CES \& New Property, you’ll lead a team up to five and collaborate across CES to champion strategic innovation, transformation, and customer-centric solutions for a rapidly growing base of nearly 500,000 accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and delivery of new product and technology initiatives aligned with CES strategy and electrification goals.

Oversee pilot programs and trials, ensuring successful transition to scalable commercial offerings.

Collaborate with CES leadership to drive cultural, structural, and organisational change.

Integrate new technologies with Origin’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to enhance customer value and energy efficiency.

Manage the approved operating budget and ensure financial accountability across initiatives.

Provide strategic input into long-term planning and investment decisions for CES innovation.

About You

You’re a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic environments. You bring a passion for innovation, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams through change.

You’ll also bring:

Proven experience in product development, technology innovation, or strategy roles within energy, utilities, or infrastructure.

Strong understanding of electrification trends and distributed energy technologies.

Demonstrated success in leading pilots and scaling new initiatives into commercial operations.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

A collaborative leadership style with a focus on performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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