Product Strategist

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience with increasing responsibility in strategic management and product development for broad strategic markets, including market assessment, forecasting, risk assessment and understanding of market transformation discipline
• Familiarity and experience working with emerging technology, innovation, strategic marketing/planning and/or product development/commercialization/management, specifically identifying and developing strategies to advance new products or practices into the market in coordinated strategic fashion
• Demonstrated knowledge of the product planning process, product life cycle planning, and driving cross-functional teams from strategic ideation to execution
• Experience developing, implementing and managing business partnerships/corporate engagement strategies, preferably with experience working with the supply chains of manufacturers, retailers, distributors and/or trade allies
• Specific knowledge and experience in the consumer products, consumer electronics, appliances and adjacent or supporting industries
• Experience working in cross-functional and matrixed teams with ability to lead, influence and sell a vision and strategy without formal authority
• Demonstrated experience in managing financial plans and budgets, and in the selection and management of contractors
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing strategic plans, with strong systems thinking and the ability to connect market insights, strategy, and execution
• Skilled at analyzing and solving complex problems, identifying research needs, synthesizing diverse information, and translating findings into practical strategies and decisions
• Exceptional communicator and facilitator who can make complex topics clear and compelling, adapt communication to different audiences, and diplomatically navigate sensitive or divergent stakeholder perspectives
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties will also be considered
• Eligibility to work in the US (NEEA is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US)

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 9/80 schedule options
• Professional development opportunities

Important Details

• Work format: hybrid, at least 2 days per week onsite at NEEA’s office location

About the Company

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 electric and natural gas utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of Northwest energy consumers to increase the adoption of energy-efficient products, services and practices. Since 1997, the region has achieved more than 959 average megawatts (aMW) of Co-Created electric energy savings – the equivalent of enough energy to power more than 700,000 Northwest homes each year.

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.

Headquarters

Portland, OR 97232

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Website

neea.org