Description
Are you passionate about driving innovation in the renewable energy industry? Do you have a proven track record of successfully bringing tough tech products to market? Sperra is seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager to join our team.
About Sperra
Sperra is a cleantech startup using 3D concrete printing technology to reduce the cost of renewable energy and create domestic jobs. We develop cutting-edge, award-winning products for solar, wave and wind energy, and energy storage. Our solar product portfolio includes an offshore solar foundation, solar canal structure, a solar ship-dock, and anchors for floating solar systems. Our R&D is supported by funding agencies including the U.S. Department of Energy, California Energy Commission, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, National Science Foundation, and other domestic and international grant agencies.
Success in this position will be measured primarily through:
- Leadership of Sperra’s grant-funded R&D projects to advance its solar energy products.
- Overseeing the design and development of solar canal and solar foundation pilot projects.
- Development and execution of market-entry plans for Sperra’s solar energy product line.
- Effective collaboration with Sperra’s R&D, engineering, and marketing teams and advisors.
Who You Are:
- A technical expert, strategic thinker, and strong communicator with a proven track record in project or product management within the renewable energy sector.
- Passionate about driving innovation and committed to making a meaningful impact in the sustainable energy landscape.
- Enjoys and excels at tackling new challenges in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Collaborative, inclusive, treats others with respect, and actively values diverse perspectives.
What You Will Do:
The Product Manager, Solar will contribute to Sperra’s success by leading and managing the development and commercialization of the company’s solar energy foundation technologies, which will enable cost-effective installation of solar panels near ports and agricultural communities.
Primary responsibilities:
Solar system design and analysis:
- Manage the design and optimization of solar energy systems, including 3D printed concrete foundations, photovoltaic modules, inverters, and mounting solutions.
- Ensure designs meet performance, efficiency, and reliability standards.
Customer Focus:
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
- Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points.
- Gather and prioritize customer feedback to drive product improvements and new features.
- Ensure products meet customer expectations and deliver exceptional value.
Product Strategy and Development:
- Lead the development of solar energy products from conception to commercialization, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals.
- Develop the product roadmap and ensure alignment on product goals, priorities, and timelines.
- Collaborate with engineering, R&D teams, and customers to create product requirements, specifications, and prototypes.
Project Management:
- Develop project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk management strategies.
- Effectively manage multidisciplinary R&D projects with external project partners, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure project goals are met.
- Prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively, ensuring project completion on-time and within budget.
- Engage stakeholders, communicate project objectives, progress, and perform project reporting requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Get:
Sperra is growing startup at the intersection between three booming and impactful industries: renewable energy, energy storage, and 3D concrete printing. Joining the team offers you the opportunity to lead the development of the company’s innovative solar energy products.
- Annual salary of $90,000 - $140,000
- Flexibility to work remotely with an opportunity to work at Sperra’s office in AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year
- 4 weeks paid time off plus 6 days paid sick leave per year
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Health insurance including dental and vision
- Preferred computer and peripherals
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or a relevant field.
- Experience in solar energy system design and analysis, including hybrid solar + storage systems.
- Proven track record in project management of technical R&D projects.
- Expertise in the principles of product management and product development strategy.
- Exceptional skills in communication, organization, project management, and leadership.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, organize work, and execute tasks independently or with others to meet deadlines.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or a relevant field.
- Experience writing proposals for grant funding agencies
- Experience interacting with state and federal decision makers and policymakers
- Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 10% of the time domestically and internationally.
- Experience developing and managing solar projects.
- Technical knowledge of solar photovoltaic systems.
- Professional network in the solar industry.
If you are a dynamic, forward-thinking professional with a passion for sustainable energy solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us at Sperra and contribute to shaping the future of solar energy!
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter at Sperra’s hiring page https://sperra.com/careers/
Sperra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive and welcoming for leadership and team members with different backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. By welcoming “diversity,” we mean that our organization embraces differences in identity, age, culture, ancestry, ethnicity, race, color, sexual orientation, physical ability, learning style, religion, familial status, marital status, occupation, veteran status, nationality, and the many forms of composite subjectivity and life experiences. Hence, we encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals, people from working-class backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, and others.
The pay range for this role is:
90,000 - 140,000 USD per year(Bergen)
90,000 - 140,000 USD per year(AltaSea)
90,000 - 140,000 USD per year(Remote)
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