Product Manager

Product Manager for a Smart Grid Solutions company in Cary, North Carolina

Summary:

Join an innovative company focused on advancing smart grid, smart city, and global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. We offer a universal communications platform that integrates multi-technology solutions to deliver future-proof, device-agnostic capabilities. As a Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our next-generation product roadmap, focusing on software and cloud-based advancements. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic roadmaps for next-generation products, focusing on SaaS and cloud solutions.
• Support ongoing developments and new projects by detailing and managing product requirements.
• Engage with customers and internal teams to formulate compelling product roadmaps, value propositions, and business cases.
• Create Market Requirement Definitions (MRDs) and Product Requirement Definitions (PRDs).
• Develop product documentation, technical notes, white papers, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to support product development and respond to RFPs.
• Manage and resolve engineering, manufacturing, and customer deployment issues.
• Lead and contribute to strong company-wide product management processes.
• Conduct competitive analyses to ensure our products remain ahead of industry trends.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Product Manager, preferably in the smart grid or utility industry.
• Technical expertise in software development, especially in SaaS and cloud platforms.
• Experience with streetlighting, electric meters, commercial IoT, and relevant protocols.
• Proven success in defining and launching products and developing effective product strategies.
• Strong understanding of wireless communication networks, IP protocols, and standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work onsite in Cary, NC, three days a week.
• Must be able to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the utility market and working with global teams.
• Knowledge of AI applications within the industry.
• Familiarity with companies like A-B, Schneider, or similar in the utility and smart grid sectors.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

Type: Full-time Position

Location: Cary, NC (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 (DOE)

Work Schedule: 9am – 5pm, with occasional flexibility for global coordination.