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title: 'Senior Product Manager at Circular Economy Systems'
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# Senior Product Manager at Circular Economy Systems

- **Company:** Circular Economy Systems
- **Location:** Sydney, Australia
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-24
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/circulareconomysystems/bf291dca-14f6-4b42-bb91-862fdd985527

## Job description

## About CES

Accelerating the transition to a circular economy We are proud to be an active contributor in the circular economy through container deposit schemes (10c refund for eligible drink containers). We help our scheme partners to recycle close to 10 million drink containers every day, diverting them from landfill into the circular economy. Our technology and services enable the circular lifecycle of drink containers. We have a large in-house software engineering team using modern technology stacks to develop and support our products. As well as a suite of SaaS products, our range of business services includes accounting, payments, brand & marketing, materials trading, HR, customer service and support. CES was formed in 2017 as a joint venture between Lion and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and has grown rapidly. We are headquartered in North Sydney, near public transport with beautiful harbour views. Our teams are passionate about our mission to ensure valuable materials are recycled and not wasted. We provide an inclusive culture, hybrid and flexible working and career development to bring the best out in our people. Originally known as Container Exchange Services, we have rebranded to Circular Economy Systems to recognise our vision to be leaders in the transition to a circular economy.

## About the role

You’ll lead the development of a new, greenfield platform that sits at the heart of CES’s growth. Built to scale across markets, this product will transform how we support container deposit schemes, replacing bespoke solutions with a scalable, SaaS-native platform. This is a hands-on, high-impact role. You’ll define product direction in ambiguity, work closely with cross-functional teams, and shape a system that’s robust, extensible, and ready to grow. You’ll also help reset the bar for product management at CES, bringing focus, clarity, and momentum where it matters most.

## Key Deliverables

- Own the end-to-end delivery of large areas of a complex Platform product from discovery through to scaled rollout
- Translate complex user, business, and technical requirements into a clear product strategy and roadmap
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and delivery leads to drive high-quality, iterative development
- Define and deliver product increments that show meaningful progress, unlock feedback, and drive value
- Lead solution design in ambiguous problem spaces — balancing short-term delivery with long-term platform integrity
- Use customer insight, data, and domain expertise to shape product decisions and prioritise effectively
- Align internal stakeholders around the product vision, roadmap, and business goals
- Set and uphold high standards of product practice across the team, modelling strong decision-making and clarity of thought
- Support the shift from client-specific solutions to a SaaS platform built on insight, automation, and repeatability
- Contribute to shaping a strong product culture across CES, helping to lift the bar for what great looks like

## About you

- Brings solid years of product management experience, including ownership of complex, high-impact products across multiple teams
- Has a track record of delivering platform or SaaS products in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
- Thinks strategically, acts pragmatically - knows when to go deep vs. when to move fast
- Is a strong systems thinker, able to connect user needs, business goals, and technical constraints into coherent solutions
- Leads through clarity - able to simplify complexity, align teams, and communicate direction with confidence
- Is comfortable working without a playbook, bringing energy to solving undefined problems.
- Uses data, insights, and curiosity to drive product direction — not just validate it
- Has strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, and can bring cross-functional teams on the journey
- Acts as a role model for high-quality product practice and helps raise the bar for the broader team
- Is motivated by meaningful work, real-world outcomes, and the opportunity to shape something from the ground up

## Nice to have

- Experience building business cases and financial models
- Experience launching new products or revenue-generating propositions
- Experience in B2B SaaS, platform, or marketplace businesses

## Our Values

- Scheme success is our success: Our mission is to accelerate recycling rates. We make decisions in the best interest of all schemes to maximise our impact for individuals, community, and the environment.
- Win as a Team: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Great things are achieved in teams that combine the right expertise and leadership.
- Make a Difference: Take initiative, take ownership. Openly communicate the outcome you want and go make it happen!
- Be Engaged: Reflect your passion in your work, no matter the task or challenge. Your engagement is a source of inspiration to your peers.
- Do the Right Thing: Do the right thing by others and the company, and the rest will follow. Seek win-win outcomes, listen, act inclusively, and always aim for better.

## About Circular Economy Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Circular Economy Systems (CES) provides specialised recycling payments technology and services to accelerate the success of Container Return Schemes (also known as Deposit Return Schemes).
- **Entity Type**: Private (Joint Venture between Lion and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners)
- **Headquarters**: North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- **Founded**: 2017 (originally as Container Exchange Services; rebranded to Circular Economy Systems in 2024)
- **Founders**: Chris Blayney (CEO & Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Recycling payments technology / Circular economy / Environmental services
- **Target customers**: B2B – Scheme Coordinators, Network Operators, and government authorities running Container Deposit Schemes (DRS)
- **Mission or purpose**: “Create a world where resources never go to waste” – accelerating the transition to a circular economy for beverage packaging.

## Products & Services
- **CES Payments Platform**: SaaS-based payment processing for container refunds (e.g., 10¢ per container) and complex commercial transactions between scheme partners. Processes millions of payments per month.
- **Scheme Management Services**: Full lifecycle support including accounting, brand & marketing, materials trading, HR, customer service, and refund point operations.
- **Business Services Suite**: Consulting, data analytics, and operational services to help schemes scale quickly and efficiently.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private joint venture)
- **Key Metric**: Over **11 billion containers** processed since 2017; **7–8 million containers** returned per day across four live schemes.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Formed as a joint venture by **Lion** and **Coca-Cola Europacific Partners**; partners with multiple scheme coordinators and network operators.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid headcount growth (94 employees as of 2025), expansion from Australian origins to international schemes, and rebranding to reflect broader circular economy ambitions.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise**: Specialists in Container Deposit Scheme technology and operations for over a decade.
- **Proven track record**: Powered the launch of four major schemes, handling real-world complexity at scale.
- **Integrated platform**: Combines payments, materials trading, and business services – reducing risk and time-to-scale for new schemes.
- **Mission-driven team**: Purpose attracts top talent passionate about sustainability and environmental impact.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global expansion**: Targeting new DRS schemes worldwide, leveraging experience from successful launches.
- **Continuous product innovation**: In-house software development team using modern tech stacks (D365, Power Platform, etc.) to improve platform efficiency and scalability.
- **Deepening partnerships**: Working closely with scheme coordinators and network operators to maximise recycling rates and material recovery.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose-led culture**: Employees are driven by a mission to create a sustainable circular economy – “Make a Difference” is a core value.
- **Hybrid & flexible work**: Hybrid model with headquarters in North Sydney offering harbour views; employees typically work from the office part-time.
- **Strong engineering team**: Large in-house software engineering group using modern stacks; opportunities to work on impactful, high-scale systems.
- **Values-driven environment**: Values include “Do the Right Thing”, “Be Engaged”, “Win as a Team”, and “Make a Difference”.
- **Career development**: Emphasis on growth, with behavioural-based interviews and a supportive People & Culture team.
- **Perks**: Located near North Sydney train station; collaborative, inclusive atmosphere with a focus on environmental impact.

## Sources
1. [circulareconomysystems.com](https://circulareconomysystems.com/)
2. [circulareconomysystems.com/about](https://circulareconomysystems.com/about)
3. [circulareconomysystems.com/careers](https://circulareconomysystems.com/careers)
4. [builtin.com/company/circular-economy-systems-ces](https://builtin.com/company/circular-economy-systems-ces)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/circulareconomysystems](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/circulareconomysystems)

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