Director, Software Product Management

Director, Software Product Management

At Portable Electric, we believe in Clean, Quiet power. Off-Grid.

Who We Are at Portable Electric

Portable Electricis an exciting clean technology company that is in scale-up mode. Our vision is to bring “Clean, Quiet Power. Off Grid.” by delivering leading intelligent clean portable power solutions. We are expanding quickly into the fast-growing market of EV charging so that we can provide the world with zero-pollution and zero-noise electric power options which are reliable, fast-charging,and portable.

Portable Electric has a growing eco-system of customers and strategic partners in the US, UK, and Europe. We have over 750 portable units in the field available in 14 countries to date. Through our trademarkedVoltstack®and related products, Portable Electric has earned a strong global brand as a pioneer in portable and renewable power systems. Portable Electric has an innovative go-to-market approach and leasing options and is en route to becoming a global leader in mobile power-as-a-service. Portable Electric designs, engineers and manufactures at its headquarters in Vancouver, BC. The organization is growing and we are proud to invest in our world-class team.

If you are an innovative problem-solver who works well with ambiguity, thrives in a dynamic "start-up like" environment, and are looking to engage in impactful work that shapes the future of our company, you may be the candidate we are looking for! As an organization, we are in a new stage of growth, having grown 3-fold over the past 18 months. We are looking for someone who has an entrepreneurial spirit who is excited to build out their own team, best practices, and processes while we scale from 65 to 200 employees in the next year. You will be someone who can walk into an environment where you won't always have the answers but you're not afraid to create your own solutions. You don't wait for someone to tell you what to do - you go in and fix it yourself!

Our Values

Our Values are our P.O.W.E.R.

People - No jerks. Respect, inclusivity, and collaboration are the core of our relationships.

Owners - We are accountable and trustworthy.

Winners - We win where we choose to compete.

Entrepreneurs - We lead byanticipatingcustomer needs.

Revolutionaries - We change the world using creativity and innovation

The Role

Portable Electric is currently looking for an experienced Director, Software Product Management to join our team. As our first Director, Software Product Management, you will develop and manage our software platform (e.g. Neuron OS) to meet our company goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Construction industry. You will be responsible for the overall software product management strategy and development of future software road maps for our team to follow.

You will report into our Chief Visionary Officer and be responsible for growing a team of exceptional Product Managers. On a day to day basis, you will gather and prioritize product and customer requirements, define the product vision, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver winning software solutions.

Your Impact as the Director, Software Production Management

• Develop and communicate a clear product strategy and vision for the organization's software products
• Work with internal stakeholders to set pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals
• Work with the team in an Agile environment to consistently deploy software features
• Define the product road map and drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle
• Build and lead the team to support the growth of the business
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products by working with all functions of the business
• Contribute to an environment that fosters strong team dynamic through success recognition, team empowerment, active coaching, staff education, and project orientation
• Conduct market research, engage with customers and internal stakeholders to gather feedback and insights to drive product improvement
• Propose and manage product management budget, including engagement with external resources as required
• Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product suite especially as Power’-as-a-Service (P’aaS)

Education and Experience Requirement

• Experience in building a software product line
• Operated in a high-growth, scale-up environment
• Experience working with Fortune 500 customers; international coverage is an asset
• Experience in filing patents (to support the PE intellectual property IP strategy)
• 5+ years leading a cross-functional team
• Experience in clean tech is an asset
• Software Development experience is preferred
• 10+ years in Product Development or Product Management for both hardware and software companies

Technical and Soft Skills You Bring

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Financial, budgetary and project leadership acumen; brings both business and technical product management expertise
• Successfully brought launched software product from ideation stage to development stage to market
• Experience with Product Management Tools (e.g. Jira, GitHub, Aha!) and MS Office Suite
• Managed product budget & resourcing
• Successfully implemented product management methodologies such as Agile Methodology
• Experience in the realm of relevant hardware and software technologies (e.g. electrification, batteries, power, control systems, firmware, software)
• Experience in SaaS or recurring revenues such as software

Where You'll Be Located

• This is a hybrid role with the requirement to work out of our Vancouver, BC office (3030 East Broadway) and flexibility to work from home
• Candidates must be located in or around Vancouver and be able to reliably commute to this location to be considered for this role

Total Compensation and Perks

• Health spending account
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Employee share and option program
• Performance bonus of up to 15% of base salary

Equal Opportunity Employer

Portable Electric embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team of women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities, thatrepresentsa variety of backgrounds,perspectivesand skills, where team members feel like they belong,and our policies and guidelines embrace all cultures and beliefs. The more inclusive we are, the more successful we will be.

Start Your Journey with Portable Electric and let’smake the world more sustainable together!

We thankall applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Be sure to check our careers page to stay informed about all job opportunities at Portable Electric!