Director of Product Management

SunStrong Management, LLC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Sunstrong Management is a fast-growing, technology-driven asset management firm focused on redefining renewable asset management. The company manages a growing portfolio of residential, utility-scale, and commercial renewable energy assets, with a mission to maximize their financial performance, safety, and lifespan through data-driven software solutions, advanced analytics, and AI-powered customer operations. The firm is seeking a seasoned Director of Product Management to lead its software product strategy and execution. This role is a key leadership position, involving regular interaction with the CEO and Executive Leadership team to define a vision and execute a roadmap for scalable renewable asset management across various asset classes (solar, wind, EV Chargers) and markets (residential, commercial/industrial, utility). The goal is to maximize financial performance and enhance experiences for homeowners and end consumers of renewable energy. The Director will lead the Product Management team, overseeing all proprietary and third-party software platforms for both front and back-office functions, including Salesforce CRM, third-party billing & invoicing systems, proprietary fleet telemetry and data systems, and data lake/warehousing platforms. The team will be responsible for creating a cohesive asset management platform from these systems and partnering with the engineering group for end-to-end delivery.

Requirements

• 7+ years in product management, with a proven record of launching B2B SaaS, preferably within energy, IoT, or fintech sectors.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy systems (Solar, Wind, BESS), technical asset management, and financial drivers.
• Ability to translate technical data streams (IoT/SCADA) into user-friendly software. Openness and demonstrated ability to build commercial software ecosystems using a combination of 3rd party and proprietary software.
• Experience mentoring product teams and influencing stakeholders cross-functionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Journalism, Anthropology or related fields; MBA or Industrial Engineering graduate degree is a plus. Work/ life experience demonstrating significant intellectual curiosity, growth mindset, and personal grit required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and significant curiosity about AI in software development, decision support, and contact center applications in particular.
• Experience in a high-growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive product strategy aligned with business objectives, market trends, and technical advancements in renewable energy. Communicate this clearly and effectively to maintain alignment across company departments.
• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for our digital platforms that provide performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, and financial reporting for solar, wind, and storage assets.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, asset accounting, business insights, and both customer and field operations to prioritize features, define requirements, and deliver high-quality software that enhances operational efficiency.
• Keep abreast of any developments / new requirements arising from well-known investment groups and drive to clarify and execute existing known market needs.
• Hire, mentor, and lead a team of product managers, fostering a high-performance culture and establishing best practices for product delivery. Coach communication skills in written, oral, and prepared presentation format to your team.
• Establish key performance metrics (KPIs) to analyze product performance, track ROI, and inform strategic decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director