Product Lead at Criticalloop

About Critical Loop Critical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building the integrated edge grid of the future. Specializing in advanced energy management and battery control systems, Critical Loop empowers businesses and communities to seamlessly unite distributed energy resources for faster, more reliable, and affordable grid access. With deep expertise in grid modernization and a passion for creating resilient, responsive energy solutions, Critical Loop drives innovation at the intersection of technology and energy. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re seeking a highly strategic and execution-oriented Product Lead to drive product definition, prioritization, and development across our portfolio of power systems. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, commercial, and operations. You will define what we build, why it matters, and how we execute—balancing near-term deployment needs with long-term platform development.     RESPONSIBILITIES As a Product Lead at Critical Loop, you will: DRIVE PRODUCT PRIORITIZATION ACROSS COMPLEX INITIATIVES - Own prioritization across multiple concurrent product efforts, including: - Fleet-level battery modifications - Utility and industrial product development - Large-scale power applications - Next-generation power conversion systems - Develop structured frameworks to evaluate trade-offs across revenue, urgency, technical risk, and resourcing - Ask the right cross-functional questions to inform prioritization (Engineering, Sales, Operations, Finance) - Translate ambiguity into clear, sequenced product roadmaps ENFORCE ALIGNMENT & EXECUTION - Drive alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities - Clearly communicate decisions, trade-offs, and rationale - Ensure teams execute against agreed priorities and timelines - Continuously reassess priorities based on new data, customer needs, and technical learnings BUILD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES - Establish and scale internal processes across the product lifecycle, including: - Customer requirements gathering and iteration - Design criteria definition and system architecture alignment - Structured design reviews (concept, PDR, CDR) - Verification & validation (V&V) strategies for deployment readiness - Ensure traceability from customer requirements → product specifications → validation TRANSLATE CUSTOMER NEEDS INTO BUILDABLE PRODUCTS - Gather and synthesize customer requirements into clear product definitions - Work closely with engineering to ensure feasibility and scalability - Balance bespoke customer needs with platform-level product strategy OWN PRODUCT ROADMAP & DELIVERY - Define and maintain product roadmaps across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons - Balance fast deployment cycles with foundational product development - Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans     REQUIREMENTS - 5+ years of product management, systems engineering, integration engineering, or technical program leadership experience - Strong ability to prioritize across multiple complex, technical initiatives - Experience working on hardware/software integrated systems (energy, power electronics, or similar preferred) - Proven ability to build and implement structured product development processes - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Background in energy systems, battery storage, power electronics, or grid infrastructure - Experience operating in early-stage or high-growth environments - Familiarity with large-scale system deployments (utility, industrial, or data center environments) - Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline     WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE - Clear, defensible prioritization across competing initiatives - High alignment across engineering, commercial, and operations teams - Scalable product development processes that improve speed and quality - Successful delivery of products from concept through deployment Critical Loop is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.