Sr. Product Manager II

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

Senior Product Manager II – Smart Home & Energy Management (VPP)

Location: Lehi, UT / Houston, TX / Remote (Hybrid)

Join Vivint and NRG in redefining how millions of homes interact with energy. We’re building a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future—where every thermostat, battery, solar panel, and EV can work together to power the grid of tomorrow.

As a Senior Product Manager II, you’ll lead the strategy and execution of our Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform—connecting and orchestrating distributed energy resources (DERs) like smart thermostats, solar systems, batteries, and EVs to drive customer savings, grid resiliency, and sustainability impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the vision for Vivint | NRG’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and distributed energy ecosystem.
• Build and launch capabilities that connect DERs (thermostats, batteries, solar, EVs) into a cohesive platform for grid services and customer value.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineering, data science, partnerships, and energy operations to deliver scalable, data-driven energy products.
• Shape the roadmap for demand flexibility, load optimization, and participation in wholesale and retail energy programs.
• Identify and integrate new device partners and market opportunities that expand the VPP’s reach and value.
• Translate insights into impact—analyzing customer data, market trends, and performance metrics to guide innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of product management experience, including 3+ years in energy, smart home, or connected devices (IoT).
• Strong knowledge of distributed energy resources (DERs)—such as thermostats, solar, batteries, or EVs—and how they create grid and customer value.
• A track record of delivering complex, cross-functional products that bridge hardware, software, and energy systems.
• Clear, confident communication and the ability to align diverse stakeholders around a common mission.
• Technical fluency with APIs, data platforms, and device integrations.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.  

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