Head of Product Management

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.