Senior Product Manager - EV Charging

Job Description

About GM Energy:

GM’s energy team was launched in 2021 and is rapidly growing. GM Energy products and solutions include energy infrastructure assets (such as energy storage and integrated charging systems) vehicle to grid capabilities and software platforms needed to operate and aggregate these assets on the grid.

GM Energy launched its retail product line to provide integrated charging and energy solutions for residential customers in 2024.  GM Energy’s vision is to empower EV drivers with seamless charging and energy solutions that connect their journeys, homes, and communities. We have a focus on increasing EV adoption, increasing customer retention and loyalty, and creating new revenue streams. Our mission is also backed by the bold GM vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.

Visit our website to learn more about GM Energy – gmenergy.gm.com

Overview:
GM Energy is seeking a Senior Product Manager - EV Charging  to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our Home and Public Charging software portfolio. This role partners closely with product peers, technical teams, and business stakeholders to deliver seamless, customer-centric energy solutions. You’ll help shape backend logic, hardware integrations, and customer experiences across our platform, driving innovation in EV charging and home energy management.

Reporting to the Group Product Manager, Home Energy and Utility Software, this role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and is passionate about accelerating EV adoption through intuitive software experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and roadmap for Home and Public software in collaboration with the broader Software Product Management team.
• Own and drive backend logic for charging and energy management, app updates, and platform enhancements.
• Define and prioritize product features, write user stories and acceptance criteria, and manage the agile development backlog.
• Champion customer needs through direct feedback and insights, ensuring the roadmap aligns with user expectations.
• Collaborate with IT and PMO teams on sprint planning, demos, and program syncs.
• Deliver clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Develop strategies to increase user engagement and adoption.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, recommending improvements based on performance.
• Research new ideas to support EV adoption and enhance GM Energy’s software offerings.
• Partner with QA and IT teams to ensure robust testing, training, and production readiness.
• Follow GM’s software development standards across design, testing, deployment, and change management.
• Support cross-functional GM Energy initiatives as needed.

Organizational Impact

• Foster a culture of excellence through proactive collaboration and cross-functional engagement.
• Use data and customer insights to guide planning, launches, and iterations.
• Build strong, empathetic relationships across teams to ensure smooth program execution.
• Set bold goals, track performance, and implement countermeasures when needed.
• Communicate effectively with leadership through compelling storytelling and pre-reads.
• Celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and continuously improve.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in product management, program management, software development, or customer experience.
• Familiarity with EVs, charging infrastructure, IoT devices, energy markets, and charging software standards is required
• Bachelor Degree required
• Experience with software product management practices preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn GM’s internal tools and systems.
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Embody GM’s cultural values and behaviors.
• Key traits: curiosity, insight, determination, and engagement.

Core Competencies:

• Customer focus
• Collaboration & influence
• Project & resource management
• Results orientation
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic thinking
• Leading with influence

Must live within 50 miles of our offices in either Warren, MI; Austin, TX; Mountain View, CA

Compensation: 

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $103,000 - $157,900. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. 

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level