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AltaGas WGL Energy Lead of Product Development in Port Huron, Michigan
Job Description * Hybrid 2-3 days in office VA, MD, PA, OH *
Are you ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Sales and Marketing group as our Lead of Product Development!
Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President of Growth, the Lead of Product Development at WGL Energy is responsible for leading and managing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of new energy products and services, including green and renewable energy options. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs in an ever changing energy market. The Lead of Product Development plays a critical role in driving revenue growth, ensuring competitive advantage, and supporting the company's overall business objectives. This is a highly visible role within the organization, with significant Senior Management interaction. You Will:
Develop and implement a comprehensive product development strategy for residential and commercial customers aligned with the company's goals and market trends.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market gaps, and emerging opportunities across residential and commercial customer segments in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
Lead cross-functional teams in developing and launching new energy products and services, including green and renewable energy options, ensuring they meet customer requirements and align with company strategies.
Work with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure market opportunities can be brought to realization and drive growth for WGL Energy.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to identify areas for product innovation and improvement.
Lead negotiation of commercial arrangements with external counterparties as needed, ensuring all internal corporate policies are followed.
Oversee identification of opportunities or partnerships in emerging markets or technologies.
Work closely with the residential and commercial sales and marketing teams, preparing and presenting project proposals and recommendations to customers.
Build and maintain relationships with market participants to increase market knowledge.
Build and lead a high-performing product development team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members as needed.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and innovation across the organization. You Have:
Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field, required, Master's Degree preferred.
Proven experience (8+ years) developing green and renewable energy products or services in the mid-Atlantic markets of PJM.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align product development with broader organizational goals.
Demonstrated track record of successfully launching new products and driving product innovation.
Proficient in market research.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical mindset, with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions and optimize product performance.
Existing and proven energy industry relationships with customers, stakeholders and other market participants preferred.
Experience with PowerPoint, Excel (modeling), salesforce, and Tableau preferred.
Why Work at AltaGas? AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas