Senior Product Manager, Utility Procurement

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!