Application Guide

How to Apply for Director, Product Management (Power)

at Xpansiv

๐Ÿข About Xpansiv

Xpansiv is a unique company at the forefront of environmental markets, specifically empowering transparent and credible environmental claims for climate action. They operate in the growing ESG and carbon credit space, making them a mission-driven player in sustainability technology. Working here means contributing directly to building infrastructure for verified climate impact, which is highly appealing for professionals passionate about combining technology with environmental solutions.

About This Role

This Director of Product Management role specifically focuses on Xpansiv's Power market products, requiring you to evolve their SaaS offerings for wholesale power markets. You'll be responsible for the entire product lifecycleโ€”from vision and roadmap to working with engineering teams through go-liveโ€”while ensuring product-market fit in a specialized energy sector. The impact lies in shaping tools that bring transparency and credibility to power-related environmental claims, a critical need in today's climate-focused economy.

๐Ÿ’ก A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning stand-ups with engineering teams to track progress on Power product features, followed by client calls to gather feedback on market needs. You'd spend afternoons analyzing product data with SQL, refining roadmaps in Jira, and collaborating with architects to ensure solutions align with Xpansiv's sustainability standards.

๐ŸŽฏ Who Xpansiv Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years as a SaaS product manager with direct experience in wholesale power markets, not just general energy tech.
  • Demonstrates a proven portfolio of delivered products using Agile methodologies, with hands-on experience in Azure or Jira, and working SQL knowledge.
  • Possesses exceptional communication skills specifically for collaborating with clients, commercial teams, and technical architects in a remote setting.
  • Holds a Computer Science or IT-related bachelor's degree (MBA a plus) and can translate complex power market needs into actionable product features.

๐Ÿ“ Tips for Applying to Xpansiv

1

Explicitly highlight any prior experience with wholesale power markets or energy trading platforms in your resume summaryโ€”this is a niche requirement.

2

Quantify your 'proven track record of portfolio delivery' with specific metrics (e.g., 'launched 3 SaaS features that increased user engagement by 30%').

3

Mention your familiarity with Azure/Jira and SQL in your skills section, as these are explicitly listed tools.

4

Tailor your application to reflect Xpansiv's mission by linking your product experience to sustainability or environmental markets, even if indirectly.

5

If you have an Agile certification, ensure it's prominently displayed; if not, consider noting your Agile methodology experience clearly.

โœ‰๏ธ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explain how your SaaS product management experience directly applies to wholesale power markets, giving concrete examples.', 'Describe your ability to lead engineering efforts from inception to go-live, emphasizing collaboration with technical and client teams.', "Connect your passion for product innovation to Xpansiv's mission of transparent environmental claims, showing you understand their industry.", 'Highlight your communication skills in a remote context, as this role involves frequent client and cross-team collaboration.']

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๐Ÿ” Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • โ†’ Study Xpansiv's existing Power market products and services on their website to understand their current offerings.
  • โ†’ Research the wholesale power market landscape and how environmental claims (like RECs or carbon credits) are traded and verified.
  • โ†’ Look into Xpansiv's recent news or partnerships to grasp their strategic direction in sustainability tech.
  • โ†’ Understand the role of SaaS platforms in energy markets, focusing on transparency and data credibility trends.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a specific SaaS product you managed for wholesale power markets, focusing on how you achieved product-market fit.
2 How would you approach evolving Xpansiv's Power products given the company's focus on environmental credibility?
3 Describe a time you used Azure or Jira to manage an Agile project, and how you prioritized a product backlog.
4 How do you handle client workshops and UAT processes in a remote setting to ensure successful go-live?
5 What strategies would you use to collaborate with architecture teams and challenge implementation approaches when needed?
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โš ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic product management experience without highlighting power market or SaaS specificsโ€”this role is highly specialized.
  • Overlooking the requirement for Agile tool experience (Azure/Jira) and SQL knowledge in your application materials.
  • Failing to demonstrate remote collaboration skills or client-facing experience in a cover letter or interview.

๐Ÿ“… 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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Offer

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