Principal Product Manager, Platforms

Company Description Recognized by Forbes as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, Palmetto believes that choosing to source clean energy from renewable resources like solar power should be a right, not a privilege. As such, we connect homeowners with renewable energy options such as solar power and energy storage systems. Through our marketplace business model, we empower solar sales professionals and solar installation companies with access to our proprietary design platform, financing, customer management system, logistics, and project management. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our industry-leading Net Promoter Score.

Our employees are our most valuable resource. Palmetto has a promote-from-within culture for talent development. We offer excellent benefits such as unlimited vacation/PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, and retirement plans.

This position is fully remote in the US

Job Description

Are you passionate about clean energy and ready to lead a transformative product that will redefine how homes use energy? As the Principal Product Manager for our Clean Energy Marketplace Platform, you’ll be at the helm of a key strategic initiative at Palmetto, guiding the product vision, strategy, and execution for a marketplace platform that enables whole-home electrification. Reporting directly to the VP of Product, you will drive the development of a platform that will make clean energy adoption easier, faster, and more accessible to millions of homeowners.

This is your chance to shape the future of clean energy. You’ll be leading a cross-functional team of talented engineers, designers, and business stakeholders, driving innovation from concept to delivery. Your work will have a tangible impact on our planet, helping to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and reduce our carbon footprint. If you’re a visionary product leader with a passion for clean tech, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy for the platform, aligning it with Palmetto’s overall business objectives.
• Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end development process of the platform, from concept through to iteration. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of product milestones.
• Market Analysis and Research: Understand the competitive landscape, needs, trends, and gaps. Use insights to inform product strategy and prioritization.
• Leadership and Management: Lead a cross-functional team of business stakeholders, engineers, and designers to co-create and deliver on the platform strategy by fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, customers, and other departments, to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment.
• Monetization Strategy: Develop and implement monetization strategies in collaboration with go to market partners, including platform fees, transaction fees, premium services, and revenue-sharing agreements.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the success and impact of the Exchange platform. Use data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure that all products and services meet regulatory requirements and quality standards. Implement best practices for compliance and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in the marketplaces, data platforms, energy sector, or home electrification is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong product development fundamentals and desire to ship features is a must. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with product development tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset. Results-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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