IT TEAM LEAD (F/M/D)

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects changing the meaning of energy consumption in the Baltics and beyond? Ignitis is a part of the Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

Ignitis offers advanced energy solutions and services to both private and business clients, enabling effective energy management, consumption, and production. The electric vehicle quick-charge network, Ignitis ON, significantly contributes to sustainable mobility in the Baltics. Simultaneously, the platform eparkai.lt opens the door for everyone to become a green electric power producer. We supply power and natural gas to 1.5 million customers in Lithuania and, through our operations in Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Poland, we are accelerating the development of green energy throughout the wider Baltic region. 

www.ignitis.lv #ignitislatvija

Job Description

We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Ignitis Latvia team, you will be responsible for driving product vision, managing the product backlog, and leading a talented IT team and reliable development contractors to deliver high-quality software solutions. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team! 

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart! 

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

• Defining and communicating product vision, strategy, and roadmap to stakeholders and team members;
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and prioritize product requirements;
• Creating and maintaining a well-organized product backlog with clear, actionable user stories, coordinating with subcontractors;
• Leading sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings;
• Guiding and mentoring the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation;
• Analyzing market trends and customer feedback to inform product decisions;
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful product launches;
• Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) and product metrics;
• Continuously optimizing processes to improve team efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field;
• 5+ years of experience in product management or IT leadership roles with proven track record of successful product launches;
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban;
• Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA and Trello;
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in Latvian and English (oral and written) as this role involves regular communication with international colleagues and partners;
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach colleagues and contribute to team development.

Additional Information

• Take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations; 
• Compensation corresponding to experience and competencies, and financial incentives dependent on achieved results; 
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours; 
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience; 
• Benefit package (hybrid work model, flexible schedule, etc.)
• Internal career opportunities; 
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs; 
• Diverse and inclusive environment.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.