Senior Director of Product Management

Senior Director of Product Management (Grid Resiliency)

About the Company

Our PE-backed client operates in the grid resiliency sector and develops and manufactures products for the electric transmission and distribution sectors that strengthen the reliability and performance of utility networks. Its products are engineered to withstand the growing impacts of climate change, helping utilities and communities reduce outage risk, enhance worker safety, and harden the grid against extreme weather events such as hurricanes and wildfires. Designed for longevity, durability, and efficiency, these systems support the transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure while safeguarding critical power delivery across regions. With an established track record and customers across North America and international markets, our client has become a trusted partner to utilities and developers focused on grid modernization and climate adaptation.

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Product Management will serve as the commercial owner of the company’s product portfolio, responsible for defining product vision, strategy, pricing, and positioning across the organization.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded, technically fluent product leader who thrives in a scaling industrial environment and enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex systems. The individual will serve as a key bridge between engineering, operations, and sales to ensure products meet customer needs, deliver strong margins, and align with long-term growth objectives.

This is a high-impact, individual-contributor role with executive visibility, offering direct influence over strategic decisions and product investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the next generation of resilient utility infrastructure systems, ensuring alignment with business and customer priorities.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, marketing, and engineering to translate market insights into clear product and go-to-market plans.
• Lead competitive analysis and market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and areas for differentiation.
• Develop compelling product positioning, value propositions, and pricing strategies grounded in customer and financial insight.
• Manage the full product lifecycle—from concept through launch—ensuring timely execution and measurable commercial outcomes.
• Establish and refine product management frameworks, decision tools, and processes to support scaling and portfolio expansion.
• Oversee investment prioritization and long-range product planning based on customer needs and business performance.
• Serve as a product ambassador, representing the company’s technical and commercial leadership with customers, partners, and at industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, or related technical field
• MBA strongly preferred
• 10 years of product management or commercial strategy experience in a relevant industrial or energy sector (e.g., grid infrastructure, composites, electrical systems, or engineered equipment).
• Proven success developing and executing product and pricing strategies that drive profitable growth.
• Strong commercial and technical fluency, with the ability to align diverse teams around shared business objectives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with demonstrated success leading through collaboration.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and execution capabilities.

Tools & Systems

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Teams for cross-functional collaboration.

Working Style & Travel

• On-site at the company’s Houston facility (no remote option).
• Up to 30% travel for customer engagements, plant collaboration, and industry events.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (expected range $200,000–$250,000) plus 20–25% bonus, equity, and long-term incentive eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, and generous PTO.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the EVP of Commercial

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to join a growth-stage company at the center of some of the most pressing challenges of our time: the reliability, resilience, and modernization of the power grid. The Senior Director of Product Management will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of resilient infrastructure, combining technical credibility, commercial ownership, and meaningful real-world impact. By advancing the systems that underpin a more reliable, climate-ready grid, this leader will contribute directly to one of the most critical transformations in the global energy landscape.