Product Management Consultant

Based in Seattle, Optimum Energy is the leader in developing software solutions that optimize the energy consumption of HVAC systems, delivering electricity savings of up to 50%, along with significant water savings and reduced carbon emissions. A powerful cloud-based dashboard application, plus expert engineering support, ensures savings continue over the long-term and customers have the tools to meet their ongoing operational goals. More information can be found at
Title: Product Management Consultant
Reports to: VP of Product Development
Directs: N/A
Location: Remote/US
Job Time: 30-40 hrs/week
Experience Level: Experienced
Travel: N/A
Primary Responsibilities:

• Support leadership in defining the product strategy and roadmap.
• Set up and manage the product lifecycle.
• Collect, manage and maintain traceability of requirements from all stakeholders across product releases, create structured timelines.
• Deliver on multiple strategy projects including research and analysis, drafting strategy documents and presentation materials, stakeholder management, communicating recommendations to leadership, and landing the project team's work.
• Propose a product marketing plan and budget and then deliver against it.
• Write Product Requirements and Market Requirements documents.
• Work with internal stakeholders and third parties to assess and establish partnerships.
• Evangelize the product internally and externally.
• Be recognized as a leader in the business and build relations with business stakeholders.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as a technical product manager, technical product owner, or technical lead for API products or platforms.
• 6+ years of experience collaborating with senior stakeholders.
• Management of Product lifecycle from start to finish.
• Strong technical background and knowledge of design, development, testing, and documentation.
• Experience with technologies such as IoT, edge computing, cloud services, and communication APIs.
• 3 years of growth strategy experience.
• 3 years of experience working in a business environment with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., across engineering, product, technical program management, M&A, or operations) and directly collaborating and building trust with executive management.
• 2 years of strategy experience in business software or SaaS domain, with a good understanding of industry dynamics, competitive landscape, product differentiation, and GTM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Master's degree or other advanced certifications.

Hourly Pay Range:

• $ 95-$200/hourly rate

Optimum Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
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