Product Segment Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Scan the market for new innovative energy efficiency products, practices or services and screen those opportunities for inclusion and prioritization within NEEA's portfolio of emerging technologies.
• Track industry and technology trends and share data with the team.
• Define the product plan for each assigned product/service/practice and evolve this plan throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the needs of end users, supply chain, and utility partners, and monitor products after intervention ends.
• Develop measurement and verification approaches to demonstrate products' energy performance and fitness for use.
• Coordinate with voluntary standards organizations to update test methods and performance specifications.
• Assist in developing market strategies and designing full-scale market transformation efforts in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, market actors, and utility staff to ensure product development efforts are connected to market channels.
• Manage contracts and contractor work for testing, pilots, and demonstrations, including creating RFPs and handling crises.
• Review product and program performance regularly to meet NEEA's value delivery goals.
• Build and maintain positive relationships within NEEA and with program teams, supporting team success.
• Operate as an effective team player, collaborating and contributing to team settings.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to teams and contractors.
• Support the establishment of processes, budgets, schedules, contracts, work plans, and risk management.
• Manage and oversee contracts and contractor work related to testing and demonstrations.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience with increasing responsibility, preferably in new product development or strategic product market management.
• Demonstrated complex project management experience.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, electric utility business and operations, and/or Northwest energy markets (preferred).
• Experience in product strategy development, market assessment, forecasting, and risk management (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including gathering, synthesis, and analysis of complex information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build consensus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.

Nice to Have

• Experience with team leadership and facilitation.
• Knowledge of energy industry and utility operations.
• Experience in market transformation best practices.

Benefits & Perks

• 90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependents.
• Employer funded Health Savings Account.
• 136 hours of PTO per year.
• Automatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matching.
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule options.
• Professional development opportunities.