Technical Product Manager - Platforms & Integrations

Accountabilities: Technical Product Management and Execution Partner with product leadership and colleagues to align priorities, project scope, and delivery plans with the overall product roadmap. Translate business and customer needs into detailed product requirements, specifications, user stories, workflows, business rules, and acceptance criteria. Independently lead assigned product initiatives from discovery through launch, driving decisions, stakeholder alignment, and product acceptance. Break complex initiatives into manageable deliverables, identify dependencies, and work with engineering to evaluate technical approaches, assess trade-offs, and resolve ambiguity. Collaborate with engineering throughout development to ensure solutions meet requirements, address risks and gaps, and are ready for launch. Work with customers, Sales, Implementation, and Customer Success teams to understand business needs, evaluate solutions, and support utility RFP responses and product launches. External Systems and Third-Party Integrations Lead external technology integrations from initial discovery through implementation and launch. Collaborate with device manufacturers, technology partners, and utility vendors to understand system capabilities, limitations, and integration requirements. Define end-to-end integration workflows covering onboarding, authentication, data exchange, synchronization, device control, and exception handling. Evaluate integration opportunities based on customer requirements, business value, technical feasibility, and implementation effort. Support integrations across several technology domains, including: Distributed energy resources: Electric vehicles, EV chargers, batteries, smart thermostats, water heaters, and building management systems. DER integration platforms: OEM APIs, device aggregators, telematics providers, and hardware gateways. Utility and enterprise systems: Customer Information Systems (CIS), Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS), billing, CRM, identity management, and analytics platforms. Grid operations systems: SCADA, ADMS, and other operational technology platforms. Industry protocols and standards: OpenADR, IEEE 2030.5, DNP3, Modbus, and BACnet. Platform Product Management Define requirements for core platform capabilities, including APIs, data models, shared services, and device lifecycle management. Establish product requirements for device onboarding, enrollment, monitoring, and configuration. Identify opportunities to simplify, improve, and standardize platform functionality across customers and integrations. Collaborate with engineering to assess technical approaches and ensure solutions satisfy functional, performance, reliability, and security requirements. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline. At least 4 years of experience in technical or software product management, with demonstrated ownership of complex software products, platform capabilities, or integrations from requirements definition through delivery. Proven ability to translate business and customer needs into clear product requirements, workflows, specifications, and acceptance criteria. Strong understanding of APIs, integration patterns, data models, and authentication mechanisms. Ability to evaluate technical options, understand implementation considerations, and collaborate effectively with engineering teams. Strong product judgment and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize competing needs, manage ambiguity, coordinate stakeholders, and make practical trade-offs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following industries or domains: Electric utilities, renewable energy, power distribution systems, or electricity markets, including ISO/RTO environments. Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), demand response, or grid flexibility programs. Utility systems, distributed energy technologies, or third-party integrations involving the platforms and protocols outlined above. Experience working in a startup, growth-stage technology company, or another fast-moving product environment. Advanced degree in a relevant discipline. Benefits Competitive salary: CAD $120,000–$140,000 annually. Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Insurance protection: Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance. Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with a competitive employer match of up to 6%. Performance incentives: Performance-based bonus opportunities and potential profit sharing. Paid time off: Paid vacation, holidays, and other applicable paid leave. Remote flexibility: Remote working arrangement within Canada. Professional growth: Opportunities to learn advanced energy technologies and develop within a growing organization. Collaborative culture: Friendly, employee-centered environment focused on customer needs, innovation, and continuous improvement. Meaningful impact: Opportunity to contribute to technologies addressing energy challenges and supporting a more reliable, resilient, and sustainable electricity grid.