Staff Product Manager, Lightship

• 8+ years of Product Management experience, ideally within EV, automotive, hardware/hardtech, and/or outdoor recreation industries
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and ability to synthesize technical information
• Proven ability to effectively partner with Engineering and Design teams
• Ability to establish empathy and rapport with RVers and outdoorspeople, engaging their input in the product development process
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, motivational storyteller, and strong with visual aids and presentation
• Self-driven, comfortable in highly autonomous role with some ambiguity

Desirable

• Lightship is seeking a passionate and data-driven Staff Product Manager to establish the Product team and function at Lightship, leading our product vision and execution
• You’ll be responsible for defining and shaping the product roadmap, driving product development from concept through launch, and ensuring that our products and associated services deliver a superior experience to our customers
• You are a strategic driving force at the center of our team
• Beyond carrying a strategic vision for our products across the company, your job is to dive into the particulars: what exactly is a Lightship, and who is it built for? How do they first discover, experience, and eventually decide to purchase a Lightship, and how do they stay connected to the company and brand as they learn where and how to use their vehicle, get it serviced, request support or provide product feedback?
• You’ll work with stakeholders in- and outside of the company to create a compelling case for what we should build, now and in the future, on our journey to create multipurpose, sustainable travel homes and become an iconic American all-electric RV company
• Establish a product development methodology at Lightship that allows us to rapidly and continuously test product hypotheses and keep us on track against our objectives
• Build a clear product roadmap and connect the dots across functions and organizations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Design, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and outside partners
• Foster strong communication, collaboration, and alignment across teams
• Communicate roadmaps, decisions, and learnings across a wide range of audiences from development teams to executives
• Define and drive detailed, technical and regulatory requirements for Engineering and Design to fulfill
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle ensuring products are designed and engineered to meet market demands
• Own and drive new product development and partner with our CMB team for go-to-market initiatives, including launch plan, Marketing/Sales documentation and internal product documentation
• Identify gaps between what Lightship needs to do to be successful in target markets and what we are on track to achieve
• Develop a deep understanding of our customer, our business and its stakeholders, and our market within the RV industry
• Establish, track, and move key success metrics