Head of Products - Renewables / Grid

TalentOla • Fairfield, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head – Technical Product Management (Renewable Products) will lead and oversee the technical product management function for software solutions in the Renewable Plants Automation & Control domain. This role will be responsible for defining product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring successful execution across the product portfolio, and supporting technical sales efforts in the USA.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Technical Product Management for T&D Automation & Control software.
• Strong background in Renewable Power Plant Controls, Renewable SCADA, Hybrid Energy management Systems etc.
• Exposure in software development, cloud platforms, AI/ML, and edge computing in power systems.
• Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing product management teams.
• Experience working with utilities, regulatory bodies, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of industry standards (IEC 61850, CIM, IEEE 2030.5, OpenFMB, NERC CIP, etc.).
• At least 3 years' experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or supporting sales teams in the North American market is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• MBA / Master's in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision and strategy for software solutions in Renewable Automation & Control (e.g., SCADA, Power Plant Controllers, Hybrid Energy Management System etc.).
• Drive development and maintenance of a multi-year product roadmap aligned with market trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies with Technical Product Line Managers and Technical Product Managers.
• Ensure a strong alignment between business needs, customer demands, and technology advancements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Product Managers responsible for various software solutions.
• Establish a strong product management framework, including agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, and go-to-market strategies.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and customer success.
• Define and prioritize feature development, ensuring best-in-class solutions for grid automation, controls, and energy management.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, engineering teams and regional project delivery teams to ensure timely and high-quality software delivery.
• Drive the adoption of modern cloud, AI, and edge computing technologies in T&D automation products.
• Engage with utilities, regulators, and industry stakeholders to understand market dynamics and customer pain points.
• Stay ahead of industry standards, cybersecurity requirements, and evolving grid modernization trends.
• Support sales and marketing teams in product positioning, competitive analysis, and business development.
• Act as the technical liaison between product teams and the sales organization in the USA.
• Provide technical pre-sales support, including product demonstrations, RFIs/RFPs, and solution presentations.
• Work closely with sales, business development, and customer success teams to drive customer adoption and expand market share.
• Support the development of sales collateral, whitepapers, and competitive intelligence to strengthen go-to-market efforts.
• Engage with key USA-based customers to gather feedback and translate their needs into product enhancements.
• Optimize pricing, licensing, and monetization models to maximize customer adoption and profitability.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.

Benefits

• Lead the future of Renewable Automation & Control software and drive industry transformation.
• Work with a world-class team of engineers, data scientists, and industry experts.
• Opportunity to influence global utilities and energy transition initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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