VP of Product - Energy and Utilities Software

Vice President, Product Management – Utility Software & Grid SolutionsLocation: Hybrid/Remote with offices in Raleigh, NC OR Norwalk, CT. Must be US based.We are pleased to be supporting a rapidly growing energy technology business in the appointment of a Vice President, Product Management - Utility Software & Grid Solutions.This is a unique opportunity for an experienced product executive with deep utility technology and grid software expertise to define product strategy, build a high-performing product organisation, and shape the future direction of solutions supporting the modernisation of the energy sector.The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of electric utility operations, distribution grid technologies, and enterprise software solutions, with the ability to translate complex customer challenges into differentiated products and commercially successful strategies.The OpportunityReporting into executive leadership, the Vice President of Product Management will own the vision, strategy, and execution of the organisation’s utility software portfolio.This role will play a critical part in establishing a scalable product management operating model, improving product discipline, and ensuring alignment between market needs, customer outcomes, engineering priorities, and commercial objectives.The successful candidate will be responsible for:Defining and executing a multi-year product vision and strategy for utility and grid software solutionsBuilding and leading a best-in-class product management organisationEstablishing product governance, roadmap processes, prioritisation frameworks, and customer feedback loopsTranslating utility industry challenges into differentiated software solutionsPartnering with engineering, sales, marketing, customer operations, and executive leadershipDriving product innovation within a rapidly evolving energy technology marketKey ResponsibilitiesProduct Vision & StrategyDevelop a clear product strategy aligned with utility market trends, customer requirements, regulatory drivers, and business objectivesDefine roadmap priorities across utility software solutions, grid modernisation technologies, and digital transformation initiativesIdentify emerging opportunities within the distribution grid ecosystem and translate them into actionable product strategiesBuild a strong understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive positioningProduct Leadership & Operating ModelBuild, mentor, and scale a high-performing product management functionIntroduce structured product processes covering discovery, prioritisation, roadmap planning, launch readiness, and outcome measurementCreate strong collaboration between product, engineering, commercial, and customer-facing teamsEstablish a culture focused on customer value, accountability, innovation, and measurable business impactUtility Market & Domain LeadershipAct as a strategic product leader within the utility technology marketEngage with utility customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to validate product directionProvide market insight to support commercial strategy and solution positioningRepresent the organisation as a thought leader within the utility software and grid modernisation spaceAbout YouThis role requires significant experience within utility technology, grid software, or related energy infrastructure solutions. Candidates without direct exposure to the utility software ecosystem will not be considered.You will bring:15+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, solution leadership, or related technology rolesDeep knowledge of the electric utility sector, particularly distribution grid technologies and operational workflowsProven experience leading product organisations and establishing scalable product processesStrong understanding of utility software platforms and solutions such as:Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)Distribution Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)Outage Management Systems (OMS)Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)Grid analytics and grid intelligence platformsSCADA or operational technology (OT) environmentsExperience managing complex enterprise software products within regulated industriesAbility to influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional decision-makingStrong commercial understanding and the ability to connect product strategy with business outcomesWhy This Opportunity?This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a strategic product function within an organisation operating at the forefront of energy transformation.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:Shape the future direction of utility and grid software solutionsBuild and influence a product organisation from the ground upWork closely with executive leadership on strategic decisionsDrive innovation within a critical infrastructure market undergoing significant transformationMake a measurable impact on how utilities modernise and operate their networksIf you are an experienced product leader with a strong background in utility software, grid technology, or energy infrastructure solutions, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.