Director of Product Management – Grid Automation

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior‑level product leader to head Technical Product Management for Grid Control Room and T&D Automation & Control software solutions. This role will define product strategy, drive innovation, lead a high‑performing product team, and support technical sales efforts across the U.S. market.

You will shape the future of grid automation, SCADA/ADMS/DERMS platforms, renewable integration, and next‑generation energy management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and execute product vision for SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, Field Force Automation, Power Plant Controllers, and Hybrid Energy Management Systems
• Build multi‑year product roadmaps aligned with market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies
• Ensure alignment between customer needs, business strategy, and engineering execution

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor Technical Product Managers across multiple product lines
• Establish product frameworks including agile processes, lifecycle management, and go‑to‑market strategy
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer‑centricity

Product Development & Execution

• Prioritize features and enhancements for grid automation and control software
• Partner with engineering and delivery teams to ensure timely, high‑quality releases
• Drive adoption of cloud, AI/ML, and edge computing technologies

Market & Customer Engagement

• Engage with utilities, regulators, and industry stakeholders to understand market needs
• Stay ahead of cybersecurity, interoperability, and grid modernization standards
• Support sales with product positioning, demos, competitive intelligence, and RFP responses

Technical Sales Support (USA)

• Serve as the technical liaison between product teams and U.S. sales
• Provide pre‑sales support, solution presentations, and customer engagement
• Translate customer feedback into product enhancements

Financial & Business Impact

• Optimize pricing, licensing, and monetization models
• Define and track KPIs to measure product success and market adoption

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years in Technical Product Management for T&D Automation & Control software
• Deep expertise in SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, Grid Automation, Protection & Control, and Grid Analytics
• Strong background in software development, cloud platforms, AI/ML, and edge computing
• Experience working with utilities, regulatory bodies, and grid modernization initiatives
• Knowledge of industry standards: IEC 61850, CIM, IEEE 2030.5, OpenFMB, NERC CIP
• Experience supporting technical sales or pre‑sales in the North American market
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's/MBA preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead and scale high‑performing product teams
• Strong customer empathy and market awareness