Sr.Software Product Manager - AI,loT, Energy

Wentworth Executive Recruiting

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Senior Software Product Manager – AI, IoT & Energy Solutions

CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH A GLOBAL SOLAR TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

Imagine collaborating with the leading engineers in a Global Solar Technology company as their new Sr. Software Product Manager. This is a new position being added to the team.

Wentworth Executive Recruiting is leading the retained search for this Career Opportunity.

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly technical and collaborative Senior Software Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of intelligent digital energy solutions. This role will own the software experience across IoT-connected devices, cloud platforms, mobile applications, analytics, and AI-driven technologies supporting residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale renewable energy systems.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical understanding with strong business leadership and market insight to drive scalable, intelligent energy management solutions that integrate hardware and software into seamless customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy; Market Leadership

Define and execute the software product vision, roadmap, and long-term strategy or connected energy platforms.
Analyze market trends, customer requirements, competitive positioning, and regulatory developments within renewable energy and smart energy systems.
Identify opportunities for AI-enabled optimization, predictive analytics, energy forecasting, automation, and operational efficiency.
Align product strategy with business growth objectives and monetization opportunities.
Translate industry and customer insights into actionable product requirements and innovation initiatives.

Product Development & Cross-Functional Coordination

Lead cross-functional collaboration across software engineering, hardware/IoT engineering, cloud architecture, UX/UI, QA, customer success, sales, and marketing teams.
Coordinate development of integrated platforms involving:
IoT-connected devices and telemetry systems
Mobile applications (iOS & Android)
Cloud monitoring and analytics platforms
Web dashboards and customer portals
APIs and AI/ML-driven automation tools
Manage the full product lifecycle from concept through launch, scaling, and continuous improvement.
Prioritize features and releases based on customer value, business impact,technical feasibility, and monetization potential
Ensure interoperability between hardware, firmware, cloud infrastructure, and third-party energy systems.

AI, Analytics & Intelligent Systems
Guide implementation of AI and machine learning capabilities including:

Predictive maintenance
Energy optimization
Load forecasting
Fault detection
Smart automation
Customer usage analytics

Additional

Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to define data architecture
and analytics requirements.
Support development of real-time monitoring and intelligent reporting systems.
Customer & Industry Engagement
Engage directly with customers across North America, Europe, and Asia in
residential, C&I, and utility solar markets.
Gather customer feedback to improve usability, adoption, and product-market fit.
Support go-to-market initiatives with sales, marketing, and customer success
teams.
Develop product messaging, release notes, technical collateral, whitepapers,
presentations, and training materials.
Represent the company at conferences, trade shows, analyst briefings, and
customer meetings.
Operational & Technical Oversight
Define KPIs, success metrics, and performance benchmarks for software
products and digital services.
Ensure software scalability, reliability, cybersecurity, and compliance with
applicable standards.
Support Agile/Scrum development methodologies and product management best
practices.
Coordinate technology partnerships, vendors, and external integrations when
required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, EnergySystems, or related field.
6+ years of Software Product Management and/or Product Marketing experience delivering high-value software or connected products.
Strong understanding of cloud platforms, IoT systems, APIs, mobile applications, and SaaS ecosystems.
Experience managing products involving telemetry systems, remote monitoring or connected devices.
Knowledge of renewable energy systems, solar technologies, battery storage, or energy management platforms.
Experience working within Agile development environments.
Familiarity with AI/ML applications, analytics, and intelligent automation systems.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functiona leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively across global teams, cultures, and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced technical degree.
Experience with solar monitoring platforms, MLPE systems, smart inverters, or utility-scale energy technologies.
Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
Familiarity with MQTT, SCADA integrations, edge computing, industrial communication protocols, and API ecosystems.
Experience with predictive analytics, digital twins, or AI-enabled operational systems.
Understanding of cybersecurity standards for connected infrastructure.

Technical Competencies

Product Roadmap Development
IoT & Connected Platform Integration
Mobile Application Ecosystems
Cloud Monitoring & Analytics
Renewable Energy Technologies
SaaS & API Platforms
Agile/Scrum Methodologies
AI/ML Product Strategy
Data Visualization & Reporting
Market & Competitive Analysis
Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Product adoption and customer satisfaction
Platform uptime and software reliability
Roadmap execution and feature delivery timelines
Revenue growth from digital energy products
Customer retention and engagement
Reduction in maintenance costs or energy losses
AI-driven operational efficiency improvements

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Salary: $165,000 - $190,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No