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Senior Product Manager, Utility Procurement

Gigawatt
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 19 days
Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves owning the procurement product strategy, focusing on demand planning, source-to-pay, and supplier management.
  • Candidates should have 3-5+ years of product management experience, ideally in utilities and procurement software, along with 3+ years implementing source-to-pay platforms.
  • A competitive salary and equity package is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits and remote work flexibility.
  • The position requires familiarity with procurement processes and AI technologies, as well as strong communication skills to bridge technical teams and subject matter experts.
  • Ideal candidates are located in central and eastern time zones, particularly in cities like Chicago, Austin, or Nashville.

Key Responsibilities

  • Procurement Product Strategy— Own the roadmap for the procurement module, spanning demand planning and forecasting, source-to-pay, contract and supplier management, and capital project sourcing.
  • Balance regulatory and audit requirements with user experience and business value.
  • MVP & Iteration— Define MVPs that capture high-value use cases, validate assumptions quickly, and iterate based on feedback.
  • Drive AI-enabled validation of procurement processes against specs, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.
  • SME Engagement— Lead structured discovery sessions with utility buyers, category managers, supply chain, and finance teams.
  • Translate SME knowledge into actionable specs (Use Cases) enriched with AI-generated documentation and prototypes.
  • Execution & Delivery— Work with engineering and design to release production-ready features on compressed timelines.
  • Platform & Dependencies— Understand the overall scope of Gigawatt’s offering to make informed decisions on platform and cross-module dependencies, sequencing them against the broader suite roadmap.
  • Establish clear KPIs (cost savings, cycle time, compliance adherence, operational efficiency).
  • Scaling— Ensure learnings translate into scalable features across the suite.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience: 3-5+ years in product management, ideally within utilities and procurement / supply chain software.
  • Experience: 3+ years implementing source-to-pay or procurement platforms — e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Jaggaer, Ivalua, or GEP.
  • Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with procurement, source-to-pay (P2P/S2P), contract lifecycle management, supplier management, and S&OP/IBP strongly preferred; EAM/ERP exposure a plus.
  • AI Knowledge: 1+ years working with AI-enabled procurement, document intelligence, or related technologies.
  • Technical Acumen: Comfort working with engineering teams and designers.
  • Tools: 2+ yrs experience with Jira, Figma, and other product management tools.
  • Soft Skills: Ability to bridge the gap between SMEs and technical teams. Strong communication, structured problem-solving, and ability to drive consensus.

Location

  • Remote - we are prioritizing candidates in central and eastern timezones (ideally Chicago, Austin or Nashville)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and equity package.
  • Opportunity to shape a transformative AI product in a vital industry working with a rock-star team.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, remote work flexibility, and 401k match.
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation and impact.
  • If you are passionate about modernizing the systems that run America’s utilities, apply today!



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