Application Guide

How to Apply for Director Commercial Product Management

at Omnidian

🏢 About Omnidian

Omnidian is a Series C tech-enabled service company uniquely positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology, specializing in 24/7 solar system monitoring and advanced diagnostics. They're revolutionizing performance assurance for distributed solar and energy storage industries, offering the chance to work on meaningful climate solutions while being part of a fast-growing, mission-driven organization that values passionate teams and innovative technology.

About This Role

As Director of Commercial Product Management at Omnidian, you'll serve as the Strategic Architect for the C&I Solar and Storage product suite, defining the 2-3 year commercial vision with focus on financial & technical asset management, O&M, and data products. This role is impactful because you'll be the primary bridge between market reality and internal execution, directly connecting product strategy to corporate goals in the rapidly evolving sustainable energy sector.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves analyzing C&I solar market data to inform product strategy, collaborating with the VP of Product on long-term vision alignment, and working cross-functionally to translate market needs into executable product requirements. You'll spend significant time developing sophisticated commercial offerings for PV and BESS performance while serving as the key liaison between external market realities and internal development teams.

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🎯 Who Omnidian Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of product management experience specifically in commercial/industrial solar, energy storage, or related renewable energy sectors
  • Demonstrates expertise in creating 'bankable' product categories and sophisticated commercial offerings for PV and BESS performance
  • Possesses strong financial acumen with experience in asset management and O&M data products
  • Can articulate a clear vision for 2-3 year product roadmaps that align with corporate strategy in the C&I segment

📝 Tips for Applying to Omnidian

1

Quantify your experience with C&I solar/storage products - mention specific MW capacity or number of commercial installations you've managed

2

Highlight any experience with 'bankable' product development in renewable energy, explaining what made those products financially viable

3

Demonstrate understanding of Omnidian's Series C stage by discussing how you've scaled product offerings in growth-stage companies

4

Reference specific Omnidian products or services you've researched and suggest how you'd enhance their C&I offerings

5

Show how you've previously bridged market reality with internal execution - provide concrete examples of translating customer needs into product requirements

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with C&I solar and storage product management, not just general product management', "How you've developed 2-3 year strategic visions that connected directly to corporate strategy in previous roles", 'Examples of creating sophisticated commercial offerings with focus on financial and technical asset management', "Your approach to being the 'bridge between market reality and internal execution' with concrete examples"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Omnidian's specific C&I product offerings and how they differ from residential solutions
  • → The competitive landscape for solar performance assurance and monitoring services
  • → Omnidian's Series C funding round details and how they're positioned for growth
  • → Recent trends in commercial solar and energy storage asset management and O&M

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you define 'bankable' product categories for Omnidian's C&I segment, and what metrics would you use to measure success?
2 Walk us through how you would develop the 2-3 year commercial vision for PV and BESS performance products at Omnidian
3 Describe a time when you had to bridge market needs with internal execution constraints in a renewable energy context
4 How would you approach organizational education and advocacy for new commercial product strategies at Omnidian?
5 What do you see as the biggest opportunities and challenges in the C&I solar and storage market over the next 3 years?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only residential solar experience without addressing how you'd adapt to C&I requirements
  • Focusing on generic product management principles without demonstrating specific renewable energy sector knowledge
  • Failing to show understanding of the financial aspects of 'bankable' products in solar/storage industries

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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