Company Description energyGuard is on a mission to reduce energy waste through innovative HVAC energy management systems for rental properties. Our HVAC energy management and smart thermostat solutions help property owners reduce energy waste, manage costs and increase tenant comfort and control.
Job Description We are seeking a Product Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be an HVAC expert, adept at coordinating with cross-functional teams, and passionate about reducing energy waste for our customers. This role will work closely with design, our hardware and software engineering teams, along with our field and support operations to ensure seamless product integration with the HVAC systems in the multi-tenant rental space. The Product Manager will engage directly with customers, prospects, and business partners, acting as the HVAC systems subject matter expert for our products and market needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with design, hardware, and software engineering teams to drive the integration of energyGuard’s solutions with HVAC systems.
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with customer and business needs.
- Lead the definition of product requirements, specifications, and success metrics.
- Act as a key interface for customers, prospects, and business partners, gathering feedback and translating it into actionable product improvements.
- Collaborate with engineering, field service, support, sales, and marketing teams, as well as installation, channel, and manufacturing partners.
- Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring clear communication and alignment with the engineering team.
- Support field service and sales teams by providing technical product expertise and assisting with product demonstrations.
- Monitor market trends, customer feedback, and competitive products to inform product strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial) or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in product management.
- HVAC systems design, performance and operational expertise is critical for this role.
- Proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, support, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to interface with customers, prospects, and partners, with strong communication and customer empathy skills.
- Experience managing product roadmaps, defining requirements, and working with agile development teams.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Essential Attributes
- You are an HVAC person! With a hunger to help people effectively heat and cool their homes while reducing energy waste by optimizing the performance of existing systems.
- You are analytical and detail-oriented, and can distill complex technical challenges into clear action plans with a results-oriented approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.
- You are a strong communicator, able to convey ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- You are entrepreneurial and have a strong sense of product ownership, always striving to deliver end-user value.
- You’re skilled at juggling multiple projects, maintaining flexibility while keeping sight of broader product and strategic objectives.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and equity compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and unlimited time off.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Remote-first hybrid work environment with occasional travel to the Somerville, MA office and customer sites.
Flexible work from home options available.
