Q-Cells
Senior Product Manager, Wholesale Market Applications
Q-Cells, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Manager to join our Offering Management team in G&ES. This role will champion voice of customer, drive product roadmap, and translate complex ISO market structures into actionable
product features
for our
wholesale market bidding platform
across
CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE .
The ideal candidate has a proven track record in
renewable energy , thrives in cross-functional settings, and excels at navigating the intersection of
engineering, business development, and market operations .
This position will be preferably based out of Santa Clara, Irvine or San Francisco office but could be a remote position. This position is expected to travel up to 10% of the time. RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a critical liaison between the
Strategy/BD
and
Engineering
teams to define the product roadmap, business case, and development timelines. Conduct in-depth research on
ISO market rules , operations manuals, and compliance requirements, and translate them into well-scoped
features and user stories . Maintain active relationships with
ISO contacts
to stay current on rule changes and manage access to ISO data streams and certificates. Identify, evaluate, and document key
market data feeds
needed for price forecasting and optimization. Own and manage
JIRA and Advanced Roadmaps , maintaining initiatives, epics, and user stories for engineering delivery. Track regulatory updates and
market design changes
across ISOs; maintain an evolving product roadmap accordingly. Develop and nurture strategic partnerships for
market access (e.g., QSEs), weather data , and telemetry integration. Lead creation of
product documentation , including provisioning playbooks, demo scripts, user guides, training content, and benchmarking reports. Collaborate closely with
technical leads
&
technical program managers
to manage deliverables, resource planning, and timelines. Gather and share
competitive intelligence
to inform product strategy and design decisions. Contribute to the broader
technical roadmap
for building a best-in-class
merchant optimization and bidding platform . REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field. 5+ years of
product management experience
in the
renewables or grid-tech space . Proven track record in
delivering successful products
for DERs, energy storage, or energy markets. Strong understanding of
DER optimization ,
demand response ,
wholesale energy , and
incentive programs . Experience with
business case development
and
customer discovery . Demonstrated ability to work closely with engineering teams on
technical requirements and prioritization . Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Deep knowledge of ISO markets:
ERCOT, CAISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, PJM . Working knowledge of
Python
and comfort with
data analysis
workflows. Proficiency in
JIRA ,
Advanced Roadmaps , and
Agile/Scrum methodologies . Familiarity with
storage and renewable asset optimization
strategies.
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity
(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility
(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.
*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation. You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Manager to join our Offering Management team in G&ES. This role will champion voice of customer, drive product roadmap, and translate complex ISO market structures into actionable
product features
for our
wholesale market bidding platform
across
CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE .
The ideal candidate has a proven track record in
renewable energy , thrives in cross-functional settings, and excels at navigating the intersection of
engineering, business development, and market operations .
This position will be preferably based out of Santa Clara, Irvine or San Francisco office but could be a remote position. This position is expected to travel up to 10% of the time. RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a critical liaison between the
Strategy/BD
and
Engineering
teams to define the product roadmap, business case, and development timelines. Conduct in-depth research on
ISO market rules , operations manuals, and compliance requirements, and translate them into well-scoped
features and user stories . Maintain active relationships with
ISO contacts
to stay current on rule changes and manage access to ISO data streams and certificates. Identify, evaluate, and document key
market data feeds
needed for price forecasting and optimization. Own and manage
JIRA and Advanced Roadmaps , maintaining initiatives, epics, and user stories for engineering delivery. Track regulatory updates and
market design changes
across ISOs; maintain an evolving product roadmap accordingly. Develop and nurture strategic partnerships for
market access (e.g., QSEs), weather data , and telemetry integration. Lead creation of
product documentation , including provisioning playbooks, demo scripts, user guides, training content, and benchmarking reports. Collaborate closely with
technical leads
&
technical program managers
to manage deliverables, resource planning, and timelines. Gather and share
competitive intelligence
to inform product strategy and design decisions. Contribute to the broader
technical roadmap
for building a best-in-class
merchant optimization and bidding platform . REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field. 5+ years of
product management experience
in the
renewables or grid-tech space . Proven track record in
delivering successful products
for DERs, energy storage, or energy markets. Strong understanding of
DER optimization ,
demand response ,
wholesale energy , and
incentive programs . Experience with
business case development
and
customer discovery . Demonstrated ability to work closely with engineering teams on
technical requirements and prioritization . Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Deep knowledge of ISO markets:
ERCOT, CAISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, PJM . Working knowledge of
Python
and comfort with
data analysis
workflows. Proficiency in
JIRA ,
Advanced Roadmaps , and
Agile/Scrum methodologies . Familiarity with
storage and renewable asset optimization
strategies.
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity
(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility
(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.
*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation. You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.