Product Specialist

About the role

Partner with peers and stakeholders in the Electric Transmission organization to develop the strategic vision for assigned products and services. Act as Product Owner and Process Analyst for a key solution being implemented in support of both Large Load and Electric Transmission Generation programs.

Understand industry trends, product positioning, key benefits, and target user groups, both internal and external. Collaborate closely with vendors, CAISO, internal and external stakeholders to influence future product capabilities and roadmaps. Research emerging technologies and market trends, providing recommendations that align with the company's strategic goals, vision, and values. Evaluate products and services to ensure they meet business and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic vision for assigned products and services in collaboration with Electric Transmission stakeholders
• Serve as Product Owner and Process Analyst for a key solution supporting Large Load and Electric Transmission Generation programs
• Analyze industry trends, product positioning, key benefits, and target user groups (internal and external)
• Collaborate with vendors, CAISO, and stakeholders to shape future product capabilities and roadmaps
• Research emerging technologies and market trends
• Provide strategic recommendations aligned with company goals, vision, and values
• Evaluate products and services to ensure they meet business and technical requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of relevant technical experience
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience supporting or managing the assigned products and/or services
• Demonstrated in-depth technical expertise in assigned technology areas
• Demonstrated experience in product design, build, and test
• Demonstrated experience working in a regulatory or compliance environment
• Demonstrated experience in product/process innovation to reduce cycle time

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MS) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience
• Recognized expertise within the IT industry related to assigned products or services
• Experience working within a utility, energy, communication, high tech, or aerospace company environment
• Experience leading product teams

Skills

• Emerging technologies
• CAISO
• Design
• Electric transmission
• Transmission
• Computer science
• Energy
• Communication
• Product
• Aerospace

Location: Oakland, CA
Duration: August 24, 2026 – December 31, 2026