Product Manager

Note: Applications are open only to candidates with a proven background in energy metering or smart metering domains.

Product Manager – Smart Metering (Energy Metering Solutions)

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and techno-commercial Product Manager to lead the lifecycle of next-generation smart metering and energy management solutions. The role involves driving product strategy, market alignment, innovation, and cross-functional execution across R&D, operations, utilities, and ecosystem partners. The ideal candidate will combine strong domain expertise in electrical metering with strategic leadership in emerging areas such as AMI ecosystems, IoT-enabled grid intelligence, data analytics, and digital utility transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Own end-to-end product lifecycle for smart metering solutions including concept, validation, launch, and lifecycle optimization.
• Define product roadmaps aligned with regulatory mandates (e.g., smart metering rollouts), market trends, and digital utility transformation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities in advanced applications such as AMI/AMR deployments, demand response, prepaid metering, DER integration, and energy-as-a-service models.

Customer & Market Engagement

• Engage directly with utilities, EPCs, system integrators, and government bodies to understand evolving requirements and policy directions.
• Conduct product presentations, field demonstrations, and technical workshops for stakeholders.
• Translate market feedback into product enhancements and next-generation features.

Innovation & Technology Leadership

• Collaborate closely with R&D to define product architecture including IoT connectivity (RF, PLC, NB-IoT, 4G/5G), edge computing, and cloud integrations.
• Ensure alignment with evolving standards, interoperability frameworks, and cybersecurity requirements.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the primary bridge between R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business teams.
• Lead internal product validation, usability testing, and readiness for production release.
• Work with production teams to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and cost optimization.

Compliance, Testing & Certification

• Coordinate with external testing and certification laboratories for product approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to national and international standards, metrology regulations, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement through structured product validation and field trials.

Tendering & Commercial Support

• Evaluate customer tender documents, technical specifications, and compliance matrices.
• Provide technical inputs for bids, deviations, and solution positioning.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales teams in solution design and deployment strategies.

Deployment & Field Enablement

• Provide technical guidance during pilot deployments, rollouts, and field installations.
• Develop installation best practices, troubleshooting frameworks, and deployment playbooks.
• Gather field intelligence for continuous product and process improvements.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Mentor cross-functional teams and drive a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Collaborate with leadership to define product vision and long-term growth strategy.
• Interface with ecosystem partners including communication module vendors, software platform providers, and analytics partners.

Desired Functional Knowledge & Skills

Technical Competencies

• Strong foundation in Electrical Engineering fundamentals, power systems, and single-phase & polyphase metering systems.
• Deep understanding of smart metering domain, including metrology, communication protocols, and AMI architectures.
• Experience in product validation across hardware, firmware, and software platforms.
• Exposure to IoT platforms, cloud-based applications, and data analytics ecosystems preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts for connected devices (encryption, key management, secure firmware updates) is an advantage.