<p>At Uplight, we are motivating energy users and providers to accelerate the clean energy ecosystem. Working with over 75 of the world&rsquo;s leading electric and gas utilities, Uplight provides end-to-end customer energy experience. Uplight delivers personalized experiences that customers have now come to expect&ndash;improving satisfaction, increasing revenue, reducing the cost to serve, and contributing to carbon reduction goals. We are in the process of obtaining our B Corp certification,&nbsp; enabling us to put our values into action by not only making decisions for the benefit of our shareholders, but also for our customers, environment, employees, and community.</p>

Group Product Manager

<div><div><span>Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers</span></div><div></div><div><span>We are seeking a <b>Group Product Manager (GPM), Data Platform</b> to own Uplight’s Data Platform and drive its evolution as a foundational and customer-enabling capability across the product portfolio. This role reports directly to the VP of Product and is designed for a senior product leader who combines strong technical depth with people leadership and thrives at translating platform strategy into high-impact, shipped outcomes.</span></div><div></div><div><span>In this role, you will be accountable for the vision, roadmap, and execution of the Data Platform, partnering closely with Engineering, Data Science, and Product peers to ensure the platform reliably enables Uplight’s applications, analytics, and machine learning capabilities, while increasingly delivering direct, customer-facing value.</span></div><div><span><b></b></span></div><div><span><b>How you will make an impact:</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Own the Data Platform end-to-end, with accountability for strategy execution, roadmap delivery, and outcomes</span></li><li><span>Report to the VP of Product and operate as the senior product owner for platform capabilities</span></li><li><span>Lead a team of product managers</span></li><li><span>Balance strategic ownership with hands-on delivery leadership</span></li><li><span>Partner closely with cross-functional leaders while maintaining clear product accountability</span></li></ul><div><span><b>What you get to do:</b></span></div><div><span><b></b></span></div><div><span><b>Data Platform Ownership and Execution</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Own and drive the vision, roadmap, and execution of Uplight’s Data Platform, including ingestion pipelines, governance, observability, analytics enablement, and developer tooling</span></li><li><span>Translate platform strategy into clear roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes aligned with company and product priorities</span></li><li><span>Ensure the platform delivers trusted, high-quality, well-governed data that scales across products, customers, and regions</span></li><li><span>Balance foundational platform investments with incremental delivery that supports near-term product and customer needs</span></li></ul><div><span><b>Customer and Product Enablement</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Partner with application product teams to ensure the Data Platform effectively enables customer-facing analytics, APIs, BI, and data-driven features</span></li><li><span>Evolve the platform as a developer platform, improving time-to-value through APIs, tooling, and reusable capabilities</span></li><li><span>Identify, validate, and help launch data-driven product opportunities, contributing to experimentation, pilots, and early releases</span></li></ul><div><span><b>Cross-Functional Leadership</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Work closely with Engineering and Data Science leaders to align on technical direction, sequencing, and delivery tradeoffs</span></li><li><span>Collaborate with Go-to-Market, Customer Success, and Solutions teams to ensure platform investments translate into measurable customer impact</span></li><li><span>Define, track, and communicate KPIs related to adoption, reliability, data quality, and downstream business outcomes</span></li><li><span>Act as the primary product counterpart for platform-related initiatives across the organization</span></li></ul><div><span><b>People Leadership</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Lead, coach, and develop a team of product managers</span></li><li><span>Set clear expectations, delivery rhythms, and strong product management practices</span></li><li><span>Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and talent development within the Product organization</span></li><li><span>Foster a collaborative, high-trust environment that supports sustainable execution and continuous improvement</span></li></ul><div><br /><span><b>Technical and Platform Expertise:</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Strong understanding of modern data architectures, including lakehouse concepts, ingestion pipelines, governance, observability, analytics, and machine learning enablement</span></li><li><span>Comfort engaging deeply with engineering teams on architectural decisions, technical tradeoffs, and delivery sequencing</span></li></ul><div><span><b>Product and Business Orientation</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Experience translating platform capabilities into tangible customer value through analytics, APIs, embedded insights, or enablement of downstream products</span></li><li><span>Ability to prioritize work that balances long-term platform health with near-term business impact</span></li></ul><div><span><b>Collaborative Leadership</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Proven ability to influence across product, engineering, and business stakeholders through clarity, alignment, and execution</span></li><li><span>Systems thinker who understands how data ingestion, governance, analytics, and applications connect to customer and business outcomes</span></li></ul><div><span><b>People Leadership Readiness</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Experience leading senior product managers or acting as a player-coach on complex initiatives</span></li><li><span>Demonstrated ability to grow talent while maintaining a strong focus on delivery and outcomes</span></li></ul><div><span><b></b></span></div><div><span><b>What you bring to Uplight:</b></span></div><div><span><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>7 to 10 years of Product Management experience</span></li><li><span>Hands-on technical background or extensive experience partnering closely with engineering and data teams</span></li><li><span>Proven experience with data platforms, ingestion systems, analytics and BI, governance, machine learning enablement, and developer tooling; experience with Databricks or similar platforms is a plus</span></li><li><span>Track record of delivering complex platform initiatives that support multiple products, teams, or customers</span></li><li><span>Strong communication skills and comfort operating in fast-moving, evolving environments</span></li><li><span>Experience in energy, SaaS, data, or adjacent technology domains is preferred</span></li></ul><div><span><b></b></span></div><div><span><b>Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?</b><b></b></span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:</span></div><ul><li><span><b></b><span><b>Make a Meaningful Impact:</b> Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.</span></span></li><li><span><b></b><span><b>Grow Your Career:</b> We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.</span></span></li><li><span><b></b><span><b>Thrive:</b>  We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.</span></span></li><li><span><b></b><span><b>Belong to an Inclusive Community:</b> We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.</span></span></li><li><span><b></b><span><b>Be Part of a Growing Movement:</b> Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.</span></span></li></ul><div><span>To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit <a href="http://uplight.com/careers"><span>uplight.com/careers</span></a> </span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span><b>Salary Range:</b> $165,000-$190,000 USD + Bonus</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span><b>Application Deadline: </b>April 15, 2026</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.  </span></div><div><span><b> </b><b></b></span></div><div><span>Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, neurodivergence, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span><span>#LI-Remote</span></span></div></div><p> </p>

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