Product Manager / Senior Product Analyst

Qnetic•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Qnetic is seeking a Product Manager (Senior Analyst or Manager level) to drive the definition, modeling, and delivery of our energy storage solutions. This role blends strategic product ownership with rigorous analytical modeling. You will translate complex technical, operational, and commercial requirements into actionable product specifications and development pathways. Your work will shape how Qnetic’s technology is deployed across diverse markets and use cases.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience in product management, product analytics, energy systems modeling, or a related technical-commercial role.
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with experience in operational modeling, techno-economic analysis, or systems engineering.
Familiarity with energy storage, grid operations, power systems, or related clean-tech domains.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business insights.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing product lifecycles.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Experience with modeling tools (Fractal, or similar) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Own the product vision and roadmap for Qnetic’s energy storage systems, ensuring alignment with company strategy, customer needs, and market dynamics.
Conduct competitive and market analysis to identify opportunities, gaps, and differentiators.
Accountable for capture, interpreting, and application of customer insights (i.e., owns Voice of Customer).
Define product success metrics and track performance against them.
Build detailed operational models of Qnetic systems, including performance, lifecycle behavior, cost structures, and deployment configurations.
Develop use case models for grid services, industrial applications, microgrids, and emerging markets; quantify value streams and operational constraints.
Partner with engineering to validate model assumptions and integrate real-world performance data.
Create scenario analyses to support commercial strategy, pricing, and customer proposals.
Translate market and customer insights into clear product requirements and functional specifications.
Work closely with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure product feasibility and alignment.
Facilitate structured trade-off discussions using data-driven modeling and scenario analysis.
Support technical documentation, certification pathways, and product release processes.
Engage with customers, partners, and regulators to understand needs, validate assumptions, and refine product direction.
Support business development with technical insights, modeling outputs, and product positioning.
Represent Qnetic at industry events, customer workshops, and technical forums.
Develop and maintain modeling tools (e.g., Excel-based models, Fractal) to support product decisions.
Establish repeatable frameworks for evaluating new use cases, markets, and product configurations.
Improve internal processes for product discovery, prioritization, and lifecycle management.