Product Manager

Location: California

## Description
** Essential Functions
** The following duties and responsibilities are essential functions as defined by the ADA, except where noted as "may."
** Product Strategy & Roadmap
*** Define and own the product roadmap for microturbine systems and distributed energy solutions.
* Lead long-term product strategy for the U.S. market, incorporating customer needs, regulatory requirements, and commercial opportunities.
* Prioritize engineering change requests and product enhancements.
** Product Lifecycle Management
*** Manage day-to-day product lifecycle questions and decisions.
* Oversee Bill of Materials (BOM) release and review processes.
* Ensure product documentation, manuals, and instructions are updated and compliant with U.S. standards.
* Support design, development, testing, launch, and continuous improvement activities.
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, and systems engineering teams to guide product development.
* Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure product readiness and operational alignment.
* Provide product training for internal and external stakeholders.
** Market & Customer Insight
*** Conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking to inform product strategy and positioning.
* Translate customer requirements and market opportunities into detailed product specifications.
* Support pilot deployments, field validation, and customer feedback loops.
* May support pricing strategy, customer proposals, and technical sales efforts.
** New Product Development
*** Define specific design targets, features, functions, and pricing.
* Provide fact-based insights and recommendations from market data.
* Support commercialization and scaling of new technologies.## Qualifications
** Education and Experience
**** Required
* ** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
* 5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or technical commercial roles.
* Experience with power generation, turbo machinery, distributed energy, or industrial equipment.
* Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
* Proven ability to manage complex hardware-based products through full lifecycle development.
** Preferred
* ** Bachelor’s degree or MBA.
* Experience with microturbine or gas turbine technologies.
* Familiarity with alternative fuels (hydrogen, biogas, syngas).
* Exposure to distributed energy systems, CHP, or grid-connected solutions.
* Experience with digital controls, monitoring systems, or industrial IoT platforms.
** Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
*** Strong technical and commercial acumen.
* Ability to integrate knowledge across electrical engineering, power electronics, gas turbine processes, turbo machinery, automation systems, and mechanical engineering.
* Understanding of U.S. power markets, including regulatory, commercial, and technical dynamics.
* Strategic thinking and big-picture orientation.
* Effective cross-functional communication and coordination.
* Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
* Organizational skills for managing documentation and product processes.
* Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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