Senior Product Owner - EV Charging Solutions

Senior Product Owner - EV Charging Solutions In this role, you'll shape products from the earliest stages of market discovery, product definition, and business case development through hardware and software engineering, certification, field trials, commercial launch, and post-launch improvements. You'll work across multiple products and development stages, collaborating closely with engineering, sales, and external partners to bring new solutions to market and support the evolution of existing ones. You'll work closely with the people and organizations these solutions are designed for, including EV drivers, homeowners, property owners, fleet operators, utilities, installers, charge-point operators, and channel partners. By understanding their needs and bringing together technical and commercial perspectives, you'll help shape competitive charging products, connected software experiences, installation solutions, and grid-ready capabilities. Your mission will be to deliver safe, reliable, profitable, and differentiated EV charging solutions that improve the ownership experience, support fleet electrification, enable grid flexibility, and advance transportation electrification. What you'll be doing Lead EV Charging product strategy & portfolio management Own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle across residential, commercial, fleet, bidirectional, and DC fast-charging solutions. Identify market opportunities, competitive differentiation, and product priorities based on customer needs, industry trends, emerging charging technologies, and competitor activities. Shape product business cases & Market positioning Develop and support the approval of business cases covering market potential, customer segments, revenue forecasts, investment requirements, product costs, and profitability. Define product positioning, value propositions, and channel strategies in collaboration with Sales, Finance, and other business stakeholders. Turn Customer & Market Insights into product requirements Engage with EV drivers, homeowners, property managers, installers, fleet operators, utilities, OEMs, and commercial partners to understand their needs. Translate these insights into product requirements, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria, supported by competitive benchmarking, installer considerations, and structured change management. Shape Residential & Commercial Charging solutions Define product requirements for AC Level 2 residential and commercial chargers, covering connectivity, user experience, access management, payment capabilities, load sharing, energy reporting, installation and commissioning, and integration with home and building energy systems. Define Bidirectional charging & Grid integration Establish product requirements for V2H, V2B, and V2G applications, including bidirectional power flow, backup capabilities, energy management, interoperability, safety, and grid interconnection. Work with vehicle OEMs, utilities, and technical partners to address evolving standards, compatibility, and regulatory requirements. Develop product requirements for DC Fast Charging & Fleet solutions Define requirements for DC fast-charging and fleet applications, including charging performance, connector standards, managed charging, load balancing, energy optimization, remote diagnostics, reliability, and serviceability. Collaborate with commercial and technical teams to address fleet, workplace, and public-charging needs. Coordinate hardware & software product development Partner with Engineering, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to translate requirements into development priorities, manage backlogs, and evaluate technical trade-offs. Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, MVP definition, release planning, feature-readiness criteria, and launch gates, including embedded controls, connectivity, software integration, and cybersecurity-by-design. Manage Product cost, quality & Commercial performance Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sourcing on product cost targets, BOM evolution, installation, service and warranty costs, pricing strategies, margins, and feature-versus-cost trade-offs. Support quality planning, reliability assessments, field-failure analysis, and corrective actions to improve product performance and commercial competitiveness. Guide Product validation, Certification & Market launch Work with Engineering, Quality, and field trial teams to define pilot objectives, deployment criteria, success measures, test plans, and data-collection requirements. Assess product readiness, support issue resolution, and coordinate launch activities, including documentation, training, sales enablement, installation tools, and support readiness. Drive Post-launch performance & Product evolution Monitor product performance, customer and installer feedback, field reliability, and market developments to identify improvements and guide future product iterations. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support product quality, customer experience, innovation initiatives, and the continued evolution of the portfolio. What you bring Education & Professional Experience A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, Marketing, Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. An MBA or advanced technical degree is preferred. At least 5 years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, Product Marketing, or Technical Program Management, including demonstrated Product Management experience in the North American market. A background in renewable energy or related industries, such as EV charging, electric mobility, energy management, electrical distribution, energy storage, grid services, or fleet electrification. Direct experience with EV charging solutions is particularly valued. A proven track record of bringing hardware-enabled, connected products to market, ideally involving EV chargers, power electronics, metering, telematics, or energy management systems. Hands-on involvement in cross-functional hardware and software development programs, spanning initial concept, business case development, commercial launch, and post-launch activities. Product Management & Business expertise Solid knowledge of product strategy, portfolio management, business case development, market analysis, pricing, and commercial decision-making. The ability to translate customer, installer, utility, regulatory, and technical needs into clear product requirements and development priorities. Sound analytical judgment when evaluating trade-offs between product features, costs, timelines, quality, and commercial considerations. Technical Knowledge & Industry Expertise Familiarity with EV charging technologies, including AC Level 2, DC fast charging, bidirectional charging, load management, and grid interconnection. Knowledge of charging protocols and standards, such as OCPP, ISO 15118, Plug & Charge, and related interoperability requirements, is strongly preferred. Understanding of connected hardware and software development, including cybersecurity considerations, Agile software development, and stage-gate hardware development processes. Collaboration & Communication Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Software, Sales, Finance, and other business functions, bringing together technical and commercial perspectives. Strong stakeholder management, prioritization, and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and external partners. Ability to manage multiple products and development priorities simultaneously, adapting to different stages of the product lifecycle. We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don't meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we're looking for. This job posting represents an active opportunity within our team. All applications are reviewed directly by our recruitment professionals, and no AI is used in the screening or selection process. Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. The expected pay range is CAD 114,750 - CAD 162,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. For Ontario applicants, this posting complies with provincial law which does not require disclosure of the pay range. Inquiries regarding the pay range can be directed to the recruiting / hiring manager. Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team*: Care for yourself and your family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance; Wellness Wallet (reimbursement for medical / wellbeing expenses); telemedicine program; 13 paid holidays annually; up to 19 days paid time off in first year; paid family leaves; parental and care leave; Recharge Break (savings plan for a future paid leave of absence); employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements. Invest and plan your future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: base salary; incentive plans; employee share ownership plan; retirement plan with employer pension match. Grow your skills and career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow. Team up in the workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace. Support your community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education. *Participation and coverage levels for specific benefit programs are determined based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary, or fixed-term) and are subject to applicable plan terms, conditions, and eligibility waiting periods.