Founding Product Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and enhance a prioritized product roadmap for Lumen’s commercial solar and storage marketplace.

• Develop features from initial discovery to implementation-ready prototypes.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Leadership to integrate feedback and facilitate aligned decision-making.

• Establish success metrics prior to feature launches and monitor outcomes after deployment.

• Conduct ongoing user research with building owners, solar developers, and internal stakeholders.

• Report directly to the Head of Engineering.

• Provide an outstanding clean energy transaction experience for building owners as well as solar and battery developers.

• Contribute to the development of user research, product marketing, design, and UX practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience in a high-growth or startup setting.

• Proven track record of managing end-to-end product cycles, from discovery to delivery and measurement.

• Proficient in AI-assisted product development workflows, including the use of LLMs for prototyping, research synthesis, and specification writing.

• Strong visual and user experience sensibility.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• High level of agency and influence, including ownership of the roadmap and prioritization despite resource constraints.

• Strong business acumen with an ability to link product decisions to business outcomes.

• Proficient in user research methodologies, including conducting customer interviews and synthesizing qualitative data.

• US work authorization is required.

• Sponsorship for H1B visas is not available at this time.

• A cover letter detailing how your skills and past experiences align with this role is required.

• Familiarity with dynamics of two-sided marketplaces is a plus.

• Experience in commercial real estate, legal tech, or other complex transaction-oriented industries is desirable.

• Prior experience in client-facing roles such as customer success or sales is beneficial.

• Experience as the first or only product manager at a company is considered an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Equity participation.

• Bonus structure.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Significant ownership and direct access to engineers and leadership.

• Broad involvement in product management, user research, product marketing, design, and UX.

• Extensive use of AI tools to accelerate development.

• A welcoming and inclusive workplace.

• Equal employment opportunity commitment.