Staff Product Manager

Summary

Join ecobee's Toronto-based team as a Staff Product Manager for Energy Services, leading the development and execution of a comprehensive product strategy aligned with company goals. This 18-month contract position requires defining and prioritizing product roadmap initiatives, conducting market research, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely product releases. You will build strong relationships with utility companies and DERMS providers, contributing to strategic planning, budgeting, and KPI monitoring. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), 7+ years of product management experience in relevant industries, and a strong understanding of the energy market. The role involves travel to Toronto once per quarter. ecobee offers competitive salaries, health benefits, a progressive Parental Top-Up Program, flexible hours, and various work environment options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field; MBA preferred
• 7+ years of product management experience, preferably in the energy, smart home, or IoT industries
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex products
• Strong understanding of the energy market, including renewable energy, grid services, and smart home technologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Passion for sustainability and the energy transition
• Experience working with Mobile Applications

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our energy services business, aligning with overall company goals
• Define and prioritize product roadmap initiatives based on customer insights, market analysis, and business objectives
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing) throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch
• Define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure timely and high-quality product releases
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the energy sector
• Develop a deep understanding of the smart home energy ecosystem, including generators, EV chargers, solar installations, and thermostats
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with product stakeholders at utility companies and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) providers
• Identify and evaluate potential partnership opportunities to enhance product offerings and expand market reach
• Lead strategic planning and budgeting processes; collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, marketing, customer support) on business governance (e.g., monthly business reviews), and long-term planning (e.g., annual planning)
• Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the energy services business
• Contribute to the development of business cases and financial models for new product initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data analytics tools and techniques
• Experience with hardware/software integrations
• Experience with consumer focused products
• Experience working with utility companies or DERMS providers

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health benefits
• Progressive Parental Top-Up Program (75% top-up or five bonus days off)
• Flexible hours