Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) · 16 hours ago
HVAC Product Innovation Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expNorthwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of over 140 electric and natural gas utilities working to increase the adoption of energy-efficient products and practices. The HVAC Product Innovation Manager will identify and validate emerging HVAC technologies, manage a portfolio of products, and collaborate with various stakeholders to promote energy efficiency in commercial systems.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementNon ProfitRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Building and maintaining relationships with market actors such as manufacturers, distributors, design engineers, installers, and end user representatives by becoming an expert in the needs of each of these links in the supply chain
Scanning the market for new innovative energy efficiency products, practices or services. Screen and prioritize those new opportunities for inclusion within NEEA’s portfolio of emerging technologies
Defining and maintaining the product plan for each assigned product as it evolves through the market adoption lifecycle
Participating in the shared sense of purpose at NEEA as a functional member of program teams by providing ongoing product guidance and support within the team. Teams include Market Transformation Managers, Program Managers, other NEEA resources, and external contractors to ensure a comprehensive approach to Market Transformation objectives
Collaborating and constructively contributing to team settings by leveraging the functional excellence, strengths, and capabilities of teammates
Contributing to the design and development of full-scale market transformation programs within NEEA. Assisting Program Managers in establishing appropriate program scope, processes, budgets, schedules, contracts, work plans, and risk mitigation
Working with Market Transformation Managers to monitor and evolve the product segment strategy through changing market conditions
Promoting the adoption of efficient products by working with Codes and Standards Engineers to recommend test methods for state and federal standards development. This work coordinates with state, national, and international organizations to update existing test methods and performance specifications
Partnering with utility staff involved with emerging technologies to ensure that utility programs and market transformation efforts are complimentary, coordinated, and valued by our utility partners
Managing contracts and contractor work for product lab testing, pilots and field demonstrations. This includes creating RFPs and managing contractors through unforeseen issues that may arise with testing of new products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, product management, business or related field required
7+ years of experience showing progression of responsibility required
Experience with HVAC products and systems in either commercial, residential or industrial environments required
Proven leadership managing multi-stakeholder projects within cross-functional/matrixed teams with ability to influence implementation and meet deadlines required
Ability to adjust strategies and tactics in response to changing organizational priorities or market conditions while maintaining team alignment required
Proven ability to use diverse data sources and market insights to diagnose barriers, uncover opportunities, and guide strategic decisions required
Fundamental understanding with how products deliver value to end users, and how this creates market drivers, business opportunities and supply chain dynamics required
Preferred
Knowledge of energy efficiency, electric and gas utility business operations, and/or Northwest energy markets preferred
Experience in product strategy development including market assessment, short and long-range forecasting, risk-assessment and management preferred
Proficiency at identifying research needs to answer questions about new products and potential markets preferred
Benefits
90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependents
Employer funded Health Savings Account
136 hours of PTO/year
Automatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matching
Flexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule options
Professional development opportunities
Company
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA)
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of more than 13 million energy consumers to increase the adoption of energy-efficient products, services and practices.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Harris
Chief Transformation Officer
Nick Leritz
Sr. Manager, Market Strategy and Partnerships
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