Job Description
Role Overview:
The Product Manager will lead the lifecycle management of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology as the company transitions from an R&D startup to a global player. This senior role requires a balance of strategic vision and hands-on management to ensure the DAC product meets high standards for performance, impact, and market readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire DAC product lifecycle, from R&D to deployment and post-launch operations, ensuring alignment with sales, marketing, engineering, and regulatory requirements. Develop product roadmaps and frameworks.
2. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with commercial, technical, and R&D teams to translate technological advancements into market-ready solutions.
3. Customer Insights and Feedback: Act as the bridge between commercial and product teams, gathering insights and feedback to refine product strategy and address customer needs.
4. Data Stewardship: Manage product-related data, ensuring clarity and purpose for internal and external stakeholders.
5. Product Advocacy: Promote product differentiators within the company and align customer projects with product requirements.
6. Scaling Strategy: Develop strategies for scaling production, including managing supply chain relationships and conducting techno-economic analyses.
7. Team Leadership: Collaborate with a Product Analyst and manage cross-functional team contributions.
Required Qualifications:
* Experience in product management, ideally in hardware technology or scaling products.
* Strong project management and multitasking abilities in dynamic environments.
* Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, from technical teams to executives, and communicate effectively.
* Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Familiarity with DAC technology and applications, particularly in B2B.
* Background in climate tech, clean energy, or sustainability-focused product development.
* Line management or matrix management experience, ideally in a startup environment.
* Technical understanding of engineering or environmental technologies.