Product Manager II or Sr

JOB TITLE: Product Manager II or Senior

REQUISITION ID: CUS00HG

DEPARTMENT: Energy Solutions - Kansas City Headquarters, Topeka General Office or Wichita Service Center

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

PAY RANGE: Product Manager II: $64,500 - $80,600

Senior Product Manager: $81,800 - $109,100

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Evergy could be just what you're looking for.

This position is with the Energy Solutions team, who is tasked with developing and executing Evergy's innovative customer products and services strategy for demand-side management (DSM) programs, distributed energy resources (DER), customer renewables programs, beneficial electrification and home protection services.

Evergy is committed to moving energy forward with innovative solutions for energy savings and sustainability to meet customers' needs. This position will manage all aspects of product life cycle to meet or exceed goals with a focus on Demand Response or Energy Efficiency across Residential and/or Commercial segments. The position will drive effectiveness of product delivery and customer satisfaction. It will require you to work independently and in a cross functional team environment to transform initial concepts into viable solutions that will delight customers and contribute to Evergy's strategic objectives.

* Responsible for enhancement of existing program(s) to improve adoption, cost effectiveness and customer experience.

* Manage program budgets and savings to perform at optimal cost effectiveness.

* Accountable for program success by leveraging financial, regulatory and strategic acumen.

* Vendor and subcontractor management to drive the contracted objectives, including overall customer experience and financial results desired for individual programs.

* Work collaboratively with internal departments to develop program strategies and meet/exceed program outcomes.

* Is a key resource in the program planning and program launch through development of RFPs, contractor selection, and contract development. Program launch and continued execution towards program goals includes collaboratively partnering with marketing, accounting, regulatory, and external teams.

* Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, economics, marketing, or a related discipline. MBA is preferred but not required.

* Experience leading cross functional teams to a desired outcome

* Track record of creative thinking and problem solving, as well as an ability to deliver successful, innovative programs to market.

* Product Manager II (Intermediate level): 2-4 years of utility or energy business experience with previous experience in product or project management preferred.

* Senior level: 6-8 years utility or energy business experience with previous experience in product or project management, exposure to multiple business functions, and/or utility experience or energy industry knowledge preferred.

* Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize multiple data sources to gain insights and develop action plans, as well as an ability to execute against plans with excellence

* Exceptional communication skills, written and oral, both with internal and external stakeholders

* Process discipline

* Experience with orchestrating change management

* Understanding of electric utility operations and pricing/rates is a plus

* Demonstrable skills in coordinating activities through a diverse group of people

* Exceptional communication skills and abilities including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to facilitate decision making

* Ability to build beneficial relationships and connections with outside organizations

* Proficiency in in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot is highly desirable.

* Strategic thinking. Creative and innovative thinking skills. Strong problem-solving skills.

* Strong customer orientation. Experience working directly with customers or supporting the delivery of value to customers.

* Demonstrated experience developing business plans or business cases. Experience taking new concepts and translating them into solutions.

* Strong "bottom-line" orientation. Demonstrated financial acumen and financial analysis abilities.

* Project management experience including scoping, planning, executing, managing change, managing project risks and successful closing out.

* Experience identifying, selecting, and negotiating contracts. Experience onboarding vendors.

* Working knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes. Experience contributing to the preparation of regulatory filings including supporting data requests.

* Broad utility knowledge with:

* Customer facing programs and services

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: None

Office conditions with continual visual attention to performing work with a high degree completeness, accuracy and quality. Occasional travel is required. Must have a satisfactory work record including excellent attendance. Candidates must live in Kansas or Missouri. Current Hybrid Approach with in-person work on Tuesday through Thursday and remote on Monday and Friday.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.