Product Manager - Austin, TX
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About Our Client Roosevelt Talent is working with ChargeScape, a high-growth EV charging software company formed by some of the world's largest automakers (BMW, Ford, Honda, and Nissan, with more joining soon). Based in Austin, TX, ChargeScape's platform acts as the connective tissue between EV drivers and power utilities, using cloud-based commands to schedule charging for the most grid-friendly, low-carbon hours while putting money back in drivers' wallets. ChargeScape is well capitalized and expanding its product team to build out its vehicle-grid integration platform.
The Role ChargeScape is expanding its product team and is hiring a Product Manager to take full ownership of a core area of its platform. Reporting to the VP of Product and working in person at the Austin, TX headquarters, this person will oversee products spanning the web portals for utility clients and OEM partners, the API suite, and new offerings for EV fleets, multi-unit dwellings (MUDs), and bidirectional charging (V2X). They will define and execute the product roadmap with leadership and the commercial teams, write clear AI-assisted product requirements documents (PRDs), partner with engineering to build, test, and launch, gather feedback from drivers, partners, and clients, define success metrics, support sales on deal scoping and RFPs, and track market and competitor trends.
Qualifications & Skills
Required
- 4+ years of progressive software product management experience, ideally in the EV charging space (or at fast-growing, successful tech companies)
- Previous startup experience (non-negotiable; later-stage startups count)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach and comfort working directly with data
- Experience using AI tools and systems to speed up and automate workflows
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain product decisions to engineers, partners, and leadership
- Sound judgment when making tradeoffs with incomplete information in a fast-changing industry
- A bias toward action, high energy, and the drive to see work through to results
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, Austin, TX (in-person role)
Nice to have:
- Experience with managed charging, fleet charging, bidirectional charging (V2X), or charging in multi-unit dwellings (MUDs)
- Experience at an automotive OEM or EVSE manufacturer
- Product experience with utility-facing software, web portals, or API products
- Experience supporting sales with deal scoping and RFP responses
Benefits
- A competitive salary and bonus, with total cash compensation of $120,000 - $150,000 per year
- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and unlimited PTO
- The opportunity to own a product and shape the direction of a fast-growing, automaker-backed business
Approximate Process
- Expect a concise interview process (we’re looking for people soon)
- Speak with us (Roosevelt) for a screening,
Note This role is based at ChargeScape's headquarters in Austin, TX. Remote candidates will not be considered. ChargeScape is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.
Application
If you are interested in this role and believe you are a good fit (i.e., have startup experience, 4+ years of software product management, ideally in EV charging, and can work in person in Austin, TX) apply today. If you have any problems applying, you can reach out to Silas@roosevelttalent.com with your updated resume and reason for interest.