Staff Product Manager, ecobee

• You will bring your extensive knowledge of, and experience with, the energy services ecosystem to develop and execute an ecobee-wide strategy for products; operating both near-term, to deliver impact almost immediately, as well as long-term
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field; MBA preferred
• 7+ years of product management experience, preferably in the energy, smart home, or IoT industries
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex products
• Strong understanding of the energy market, including renewable energy, grid services, and smart home technologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Passion for sustainability and the energy transition
• Experience working with Mobile Applications

Desirable

• Our hive headquartered in Toronto is looking for a new Staff Product Manager to lead our Energy Services business
• We are a team full of creative ideas with a passion for building world-class products and services and a drive to get things done
• Develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our energy services business, aligning with overall company goals
• Define and prioritize product roadmap initiatives based on customer insights, market analysis, and business objectives
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing) throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch
• Define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure timely and high-quality product releases
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the energy sector
• Develop a deep understanding of the smart home energy ecosystem, including generators, EV chargers, solar installations, and thermostats
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with product stakeholders at utility companies and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) providers
• Identify and evaluate potential partnership opportunities to enhance product offerings and expand market reach
• Lead strategic planning and budgeting processes; collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, marketing, customer support) on business governance (e.g., monthly business reviews), and long-term planning (e.g., annual planning)
• Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the energy services business
• Contribute to the development of business cases and financial models for new product initiatives

• Application review. It will happen. By an actual person in Talent Acquisition. We get upwards of 100+ applications for some roles, it can take a few days, but every applicant can expect a note regarding their application status
• Interview Process:
• A 30-minute phone/video call with a member in Talent Acquisition
• A first round 60-minute virtual interview with the hiring manager – expect technical, behavioural and situational questions
• The second round of interviews will be four 1:1s with cross functional leaders
• If your second-round interview goes well, you can expect a take home case study, which you get a week to work on – you'll then come in virtually to present your solution to the team