Job Openings Product Manager

About the job Product Manager

Company Overview


The SolarAPP Foundation is a non-profit start-up on a mission to revolutionize the clean energy landscape by automating the permitting process for 650 million clean energy equipment installations across the United States. We currently provide instant permitting for residential solar panels and energy storage systems in 17 states. Our goal is to process the majority of the residential solar permits in the US by 2030. Our innovative software is already making a substantial impact. It is deployed in over 290 cities and counties to streamline the permitting process for rooftop solar and energy storage. To date, we have issued over 90,000 permits representing more than 400,000kW of energy generation. Were on track to exceed $2M of annual recurring revenue (ARR) in 2025.

Our software was initially developed by engineers from NREL, SunRun, Tesla, and other industry leaders. Selected by the Department of Energy to expand the use of automated permitting across the country, the SolarAPP Foundation is poised for its next phase of growth and innovation. Join us at the SolarAPP Foundation and play a critical role in scaling our product to its full potential while driving the clean energy revolution forward.


About the Role

As SolarAPP's Product Manager, you will shape and execute the strategic direction of our product roadmap, reporting directly to the CTO. This role is ideal for a research-driven, analytical, and policy-savvy leader who can synthesize complex data into actionable product insights and set a clear course for SolarAPP+. In addition to overseeing the development of our core product, you will lead research efforts to identify and validate new product lines and features, aligning each opportunity with our mission to streamline clean energy deployment. Were a small team, so youll wear a lot of hats and have the opportunity to work closely with the entire leadership team.

Were looking for a proactive leader who is excited to hit the ground running and able to drive value at various layers - ranging from writing clear, developable tickets to developing strategic analyses of new legislation and its product impacts and everything in between. If youre just as comfortable talking about API endpoints with developers as you are doing user interviews with front-line staff members, this is the role for you.

Note that this job posting will be open until the July 4th Holiday, after which we will begin the interview process. 

Responsibilities


  • Conduct thorough research on national permitting requirements and processes, uncovering insights that inform and enhance SolarAPP+ capabilities and roadmap development.

  • Conduct regular user interviews with a diverse set of stakeholders, ranging from contractors to building officials to policy leaders.

  • Develop the product roadmap, setting both short-term and long-term goals that align with organizational priorities, mission, and vision.

  • Prioritize product features based on impact, feasibility, and strategic fit, making data-driven decisions and adjustments to maximize value.

  • Set and uphold clear, measurable goals for product success, collaborating with teams across the organization to drive toward these targets.

  • Establish and champion best practices for SolarAPPs product management function, fostering a highly organized, data-driven, user-centric approach across product initiatives.

  • Provide product leadership and input into the Foundations organizational strategy through analysis of market trends, regulatory information, and product research.


Qualifications


  • 7+ years of experience in product management, ideally in civic / government technology, clean energy technologies, permitting, or a highly regulated sector.

  • Proven ability to conduct extensive research and distill findings into product requirements, with experience prioritizing and managing complex product roadmaps.

  • Demonstrated experience leading product development through data analysis, goal-setting, and hands-on execution.

  • Demonstrated experience developing systems for gathering and aggregating feedback and turning them into actionable product insights

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex requirements and new product concepts into clear, actionable strategies.

  • Highly organized with a commitment to ruthless prioritization.

  • Passion for renewable energy, a strong commitment to accelerating clean energy deployment, and an interest in expanding the clean energy product landscape.

  • Highly self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to set your own goals and take actions to achieve them; comfortable working with high amounts of ambiguity.

  • Experience leading in an early-stage startup.

  • NOTE: This role is for a software product manager. If you haven't worked as a Product Manager on a software team, your application will not be considered.


Salary & Benefits


  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience​ ($120,000 - $180,000)

  • Fully remote workplace - We'll get you the computer equipment you need, and provide up to $500 to set up your home office the way you like it.