Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a global digital energy solutions organization, with decades of credibility in power, infrastructure, and industrial systems. They're building out the US team and looking to hire a Head of Technical Product Management to lead software products in the Renewable Plants Automation & Control domain. This role owns product strategy, execution, and innovation across a portfolio that supports modern grid automation and renewable energy systems, while also partnering closely with technical sales teams in the U.S. This is a senior leadership role for someone with deep experience in renewable power systems, automation, and control software, who can operate comfortably at the intersection of product strategy, engineering, customers, and sales.

What You’ll Own:

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and execute the product vision and strategy for renewable automation and control software (e.g., Renewable SCADA, Power Plant Controllers, Hybrid Energy Management Systems).
• Build and maintain a multi-year product roadmap aligned with market trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure strong alignment between customer needs, business objectives, and technology direction.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of Technical Product Managers across multiple software solutions.
• Establish and evolve product management best practices, including Agile methodologies, lifecycle management, and go-to-market alignment.
• Foster strong collaboration across engineering, sales, and customer-facing teams.

Product Development & Execution

• Own feature prioritization and drive delivery of high-quality software solutions for grid automation, controls, and energy management.
• Partner closely with engineering and regional delivery teams to ensure timely, reliable execution.
• Champion adoption of modern cloud, AI/ML, and edge computing technologies within power systems software.

Market & Customer Engagement

• Engage directly with utilities, regulators, and industry stakeholders to understand market dynamics and customer pain points.
• Stay ahead of industry standards, cybersecurity requirements, and grid modernization trends.
• Support product positioning, competitive analysis, and business development efforts.

Technical Sales Support (USA)

• Serve as the technical bridge between product teams and the U.S. sales organization.
• Support technical pre-sales activities including demos, RFIs/RFPs, and solution presentations.
• Work with sales, business development, and customer success teams to drive adoption and market expansion.
• Engage with key U.S.-based customers to gather feedback and translate needs into product enhancements.

Financial & Business Impact

• Influence pricing, licensing, and monetization strategies to drive adoption and profitability.
• Define and track KPIs to measure product success and business impact.

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of experience in Technical Product Management for T&D Automation & Control software.
• Strong background in Renewable Power Plant Controls, Renewable SCADA, and Hybrid Energy Management Systems.
• Experience with software development, cloud platforms, AI/ML, and edge computing in power systems.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling high-performing product management teams.
• Experience working with utilities, regulatory bodies, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Deep familiarity with industry standards (IEC 61850, CIM, IEEE 2030.5, OpenFMB, NERC CIP, etc.).
• Experience supporting technical sales or pre-sales efforts in the North American market is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Why This Role

• Lead strategy and execution for mission-critical renewable energy software.
• Influence how utilities modernize grids and integrate renewables at scale.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, product leaders, and industry experts.
• Make a direct impact on the global energy transition.

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