Uplight
Boulder, CO

Associate Product Manager

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Description

 

 

Uplight is a leading provider of energy-focused consumer engagement, energy management, and data analytics solutions across to the utility industry. We are looking for an Associate Product Manager for Uplight’s Orchestrated Energy SaaS product line.

 Orchestrated Energy is changing the way utilities approach delivering energy to their customers - especially during the hottest days of the year - when their cost to serve energy can skyrocket. We have the best performing software in this space, and are ready to scale orders of magnitude in the next year.

 With Orchestrated Energy, Uplight controls Wi-Fi-enabled devices, like smart thermostats, through our cloud-based analytics platform and dispatches HVAC at the optimal time to reduce load. By utilizing the home’s thermal mass like a battery, it helps utilities solve numerous problems around demand reduction and energy efficiency, while also keeping customers comfortable in their homes. Smart thermostats are just the beginning though, with the proliferation of IoT connected devices, Orchestrated Energy is uniquely positioned to co-optimize hugely valuable loads across a host of devices. Our grand vision is to smooth the integration of renewable energy generation into the grid while reducing reliance on expensive, carbon-intensive peak generation equipment.

Uplight is a product-led company, so our Product Managers are empowered to drive a product vision based on business objectives, market expertise, and insights into energy consumer needs. We are looking for entrepreneurial Product Managers who will lead product development from exploration to delivery – collaborating with highly skilled data scientists, engineers, designers, and others along the way.

What you get to  do:

The person who accepts this challenge will be a member of the Product Management team and will report to the Director of Product - Demand Management Solutions. He or she will have an immediate impact on Uplight’s development efforts, market position, and revenue.

  • Informs direction of all phases of a product from definition through development and release.
  • Formulates and executes long-term planning for their product(s).
  • Collaborates with other team members to ensure that cohesive solutions are built across Uplight’s platform.
  • Maintains responsibility for collecting, filtering and disseminating requirements through the various touch points for specific product(s). Is accountable for monitoring the development lifecycles of specific product(s) as well as maintaining product positioning and product roadmaps.  
  • Leverages Design Thinking to coordinate cross-functional product development and deployment that is consistent with Uplight’s SaaS offerings.
  • Leads cross-functional team activities to ensure product goals and deadlines and deliverables are met.
  • Supports the sales team in understanding and defining customer solutions on a deal-by-deal basis.
  • Able to develop proficiency in product market, value proposition and
  • Solid understanding of product capabilities, gaps, and short-term roadmap.
  • Able to foster a collaborative relationship with the Product Marketing team to get industry, customer, and commercial details.
  • Collaborates with UX to gain expertise about users. Basic understanding of tech stack.
  • Builds productive working relationships across entire product team.
  • Works collaboratively and is constructive when communicating and interacting with co-workers. A contributor who seeks solutions.

What you bring to Uplight:

  • 1-3 years of experience shipping great products for a leading consumer, SaaS, or enterprise software company
  • Ability to write and express complex ideas clearly and succinctly
  • Excellent analytical, teamwork, and communication skills
  • Ability to drive initiatives and ideas
  • Prefer experience with Agile and/or Lean development
  • A strong work ethic
  • Ability to be decisive and operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Engaging and personable
  • Entrepreneurial, business-focused mindset

What makes working at Uplight Amazing:

In addition to all the standard medical and dental benefits that kick in Day 1, we:

  • Are proud to be over 300+ rebels with an important cause to help create a more sustainable planet.
  • Are committed to the environment, our employees, and our communities
  • Are focused on career growth by following defined career ladders
  • Take our work and mission seriously and….we love to laugh!

We also:

  • Provide a 401k match
  • Have an innovative flexible time off policy
  • Keep you energized with plenty of food and drink

Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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What are Uplight Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours

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