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🚀 Now Hiring: Product Manager, Expert – Grid Innovation (EV)

📍 Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

💼 12-Month Contract

💲 $90–$105/hr (W2)

🔍 Job ID: PCGJP00003629

A big Utility Grid Research, Innovation, and Deployment (GRiD) team is looking for a talented Product Manager, Expert to help transform the electric utility industry from the inside. Join a high-performing team shaping the future of grid modernization, home electrification, and EV charging infrastructure.

This is a fast-paced, cross-functional role driving the delivery and field deployment of a new residential smart panel + EV charger grid-edge product suite—aimed at reducing customer costs and installation timelines. You'll play a critical role in taking this early-stage product from concept through a full customer demonstration in 2026.

✨ What You'll Do

• Drive go-to-market activities for a new grid-edge hardware product suite.
• Build and refine operational workflows for installation, inspection & commissioning.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams and external vendors to ensure logistics readiness.
• Align field deployment with utility safety, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Build and manage a trusted installer/electrician network, including training & ongoing engagement.
• Develop customer funnels and support marketing channels for residential adoption.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for customers, installers, and product vendors.
• Establish customer service workflows, troubleshooting processes, and escalation pathways.
• Track and analyze deployment metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Create customer guides, FAQs, and support documentation.

🎯 What We're Looking For

• 8–9+ years in product management, product delivery, program management, operations, or related fields.
• Experience in energy, utilities, EV charging, home electrification, construction, or tech.
• Strong understanding of utility processes (service planning, permitting, field ops).
• Experience building customer acquisition funnels and managing channel partners.
• Proven ability to improve operational workflows or field deployment processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to thrive in ambiguity.
• Passion for electrification, grid innovation, and DERs is a big plus.
• Prior PG&E or electric utility experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel locally for trainings and field visits.

📌 Additional Details

• Hybrid role — team is onsite at Oakland General Office (OGO) ~60–80% of the time; minimum monthly onsite required.
• Local Bay Area candidates preferred, but open to non-local.
• Client laptop provided; interim personal device allowed.
• Monthly cell & internet reimbursement available with manager approval.

📨 Interested? Apply Today!

Send your resume or reach out directly to learn more about this opportunity to shape the future of California's clean energy transition.