Sr Product Manager, Grid Planning

About Kevala

Kevala provides insight into the relationships between the consumption, production, distribution, and value of electricity by delivering data and analysis, and attendant consulting services via subscription and Application Programming Interface (API) licensing to the Kevala platform. Our tools improve electricity distribution grid planning, forecasting with a focus on distributed energy resources (including solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage), and decarbonization.

Our customers include utilities, regulators, community choice aggregators, third-party aggregators, solar developers, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, and charging infrastructure developers. If you enjoy collaborating with other professionals who believe in accelerating a clean energy future by making energy-related data meaningful, transparent, and broadly accessible, we encourage you to apply!

About the Role

As Senior Product Manager, Grid Planning you will be responsible for defining and executing the product strategy for one of our core customer segments: ‘Grid Managers’. This segment includes all entities that directly manage the electric grid, including utilities, independent system operators, and power purchase authorities. You will work closely with engineering, sales, and consulting teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of these critical stakeholders and drive significant business value. This role requires a deep understanding of the energy industry, strong analytical skills, and a passion for building world-class software products.

What you will be doing

• Product Strategy and Roadmap: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for Grid Manager clients, aligned with Kevala's overall business objectives.

• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape, particularly within the utility sector.

• Go-to-Market Strategy and Execution: Develop and execute a go-to-market plan to take existing Grid Manager offerings from 1 to n, specifically developing our Integrated Grid Planning, Electrification Impacts Studies and Production Cost Modeling solutions.

• Customer Engagement: Engage directly with Grid Managers to gather feedback, understand pain points, and validate product concepts.

• Requirements Definition: Define and prioritize product requirements, working closely with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation.

• Product Development: Manage the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

• Sales Enablement: Collaborate with the sales team to develop product messaging, sales tools, and training materials that effectively communicate the value proposition of Kevala's solutions to utilities.

• Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement.

• Collaboration: Foster strong collaboration between engineering, sales, consulting, and other internal teams to ensure alignment and drive product success.
  

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, computer science, business).

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably within the energy or utility industry.

• Deep understanding of utility and/or transmission operator concepts, including grid planning, operations, and market dynamics.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing software products.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
  

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Master's degree in a relevant field.

• Experience working directly with, or for, utilities or independent system operators.

• Prior experience developing and executing go-to-market plans.

• Experience with agile development methodologies.

• Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools.

• Fluency with modern product tools for product strategy, roadmapping, knowledge management, customer feedback and user behavior analytics.
  

Key performance indicators

• Customer satisfaction and retention among utilities and Independent System Operators.

• Product adoption and usage metrics.

• Contribution to revenue growth within the Grid Managers segment.

• Timely delivery of product releases and enhancements.

Location

Kevala is headquartered in San Francisco, but we embrace the virtual office and are continuing to grow our team across the United States. 

Compensation

The total compensation for this opportunity includes a base salary range of $135,000 - $160,000 plus equity (stock options). This is our target compensation range and is subject to multiple factors including level, experience, and location. As you go through our interview process, our recruiter will work with you to identify a competitive base salary within the proposed range and combine it with an equity package that will support your excitement in joining Kevala.

Benefits

As a Kevalier, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), a generous time-off policy, a physical wellness allowance, and professional development. 

To apply, please visit https://www.kevala.com/careers 

Kevala is an equal opportunity employer that believes a diverse team will not just lead to a better working environment, but will also help us create better products and services. 

Kevala is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If any reasonable accommodation is needed in our process, please reach out to careers@kevala.com.