Product Development Director jobs in Kansas City, KS

About Rondo Energy

Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.

To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

We are looking for an experienced, customer-centric Director of Product to join our team and repower industrial heat at scale. In this role, you will work closely with the Rondo Engineering and Commercial teams, external partners, and prospective customers to lead Rondo’s product management team and set the direction of Rondo’s product development roadmap. You will be responsible for Rondo’s management of change process on current product offerings and working with the commercial team to effectively communicate to our customers and understand their needs. 

Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):

• Lead Rondo’s product management team
• Maintain an up-to-date definition of Rondo’s current product offerings and create resources for Rondo’s commercial organization to communicate strategic product differentiators
• Establish and run the management of change process for Rondo’s commercial product offerings
• Collaboratively plan and design the product roadmap, partnering with design engineering team to execute on it. This includes: driving partnerships in industry for co-development of technology for new applications, gathering and evaluating market data and customer requirements for product offerings, and prioritizing product features and clearly communicating to key stakeholders on the reasoning
• Own project budgets - identify needs and allocate appropriate resources
• Present progress and challenges to senior leadership

What You Will Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 7 years of technical product management experience including in-depth assignments within engineering or technical product development
• A proven track record of managing one or more products, including long-term strategy 
• A proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Robust leadership skills
• An understanding of energy markets and the ability to become an expert in Rondo’s product and market position
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Expert at managing tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed within the United States for customer, partner, and in-person Rondo meetings (if remote). 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance and ADD
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
• Flexible time off policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.