Product Manager
Denver, Colorado / Baltimore, Maryland / Chicago, Illinois
SunCentral /
Full-time /
Remote
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of our community solar asset management software. As a key member of our product management team, you will be responsible for defining the product strategy, driving innovation, and delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and the renewable energy industry. This position will report directly to the VP, Product Management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our community solar asset management software, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics in the community solar industry.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and customer success, to translate market insights into actionable product requirements and deliverables.
- Lead the prioritization and planning of product development initiatives, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals.
- Define clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and business objectives.
- Drive the execution of product development projects, overseeing all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to launch.
- Act as the primary advocate for the product, representing the voice of the customer and championing user-centric design principles throughout the organization.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and effectiveness of the product, regularly monitoring performance and making data-driven decisions to optimize outcomes.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements related to community solar asset management, leveraging insights to inform product strategy and innovation.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Proven track record in product management roles, with demonstrated success in leading the development and launch of software products in renewable energy or related industries.
- Deep understanding of community solar business models, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking ability, with the capacity to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams.
- Experience working in an agile development environment, with proficiency in agile methodologies and tools.
- Passion for sustainability and renewable energy, with a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and society.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
- Minimum 5 years in product management roles.
- Experience in the community solar industry.
- Experience with complex data architectures.
- Experience with data and business analytics patterns and best practices.
- Familiarity with software-as-a-service (SaaS) business models and subscription-based pricing strategies.
- Experience with user-centered design principles and methodologies, such as design thinking or lean UX.
- Experience with design tools such as Figma or Sketch.
- Passion for process development and refinement, especially in a rapidly changing industry.
$85,000 - $140,000 a year
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $140,000 depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date).
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture, and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
· Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
· Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
· Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
· Generous parental leave
· 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
· Work from home stipend for new employees
· Public transit reimbursement
· PTO for volunteering in the community
· Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
· Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
ABOUT PIVOT
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s “Best Places to Work”, we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.
At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:
· Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
· Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun
· Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
· Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
· Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
· Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.
Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.
