Senior Product Segment Manager (Residential Water Heating)

Job Description

Job Description

The Sr. Product Manager contributes to NEEA’s strategic goal of filling the energy efficiency “pipeline” by identifying and validating new energy efficient products, practices, and services in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. This position requires effective planning for the evolution of products through the full lifecycle stages of identification, assessment, confirmation and product readiness for deployment in a full-scale market transformation effort. Working across a wide range of products that use electric power and / or natural gas requires Sr. Product Segment Managers to contract with testing labs, industry experts, engineering firms, and other market partners to support the full range of analysis and testing of products. NEEA’s Sr. Product Segment Managers serve as product experts on assigned energy efficient product lines, as well as conduct research on emerging technologies that could bring energy savings for Northwest consumers.

We are seeking candidates with experience in residential water heating products and markets, including familiarity with industry trends, technologies, and customer needs in this space.

This position is based in the Portland, OR metro area, with a hybrid work location. We are looking for candidates who can meet the requirement of working at least 2 days per week onsite at NEEA’s office location. Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as NEEA is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US.

This role requires travel up to 15–20% of the time to engage with industry partners, visit product manufacturers, participate in relevant conferences and events, and more.

Salary range : $105,000 - $120,000 exempt

• Salary is based on the applicants Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

The Typical Day May Include…

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities over NEEA staff. This position may be responsible for supervising and managing contractors. The incumbent provides leadership, direction and guidance to his or her teams and contractors and provides assistance to management in achieving work group success.

What Are You Good At?

A top-performing Senior Product Segment Manager at NEEA is a strategic and innovative leader who consistently identifies and advances high-potential energy-efficient technologies through the full product lifecycle. They demonstrate deep market insight and technical acumen, expertly navigating complex stakeholder landscapes to align product strategies with regional energy goals.

With a strong foundation in engineering and market dynamics, they proactively scan for emerging opportunities, manage rigorous product assessments, and guide cross-functional teams with clarity and purpose. Their ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with manufacturers, utilities, and government organizations ensures that product development efforts are both impactful to the organization’s energy efficiency and market transformation goals, as well as scalable across our region. Known for their adaptability, collaborative spirit, and exceptional project management skills, they drive market transformation initiatives forward while maintaining a sharp focus on delivering measurable energy savings for Northwest consumers.

Your Experience, Education, and Skills :

Highlights of NEEA’s Benefits :

About NEEA

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.

NEEA welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and fields of expertise, with or without previous experience in the energy industry.

Follow this link to our website and learn more about the organization.

NEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer