Head – Technical Product Management (AI, ML & Data Sciences)

Job Overview

• Job Title: Head – Technical Product Management (AI, ML & Data Sciences)
• Company: L&T Ltd., PT&D IC – Digital Energy Solutions
• Location: Dallas, Texas, United States (Onsite)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Duration: Permanent
• Salary: USD $200,000 – $280,000 (Base) + Bonus Eligibility
• Experience Level: Senior (15+ years required)
• Industry: Energy, Utilities, Power Systems, Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Automation
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (No sponsorship available)
• Relocation: Available for qualified candidates

Role Summary

The Head – Technical Product Management (AI, ML & Data Sciences) is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing product strategy for software solutions in renewable energy automation, grid systems, and transmission & distribution (T&D) domains. The position requires a combination of deep domain expertise in energy systems and strong technical product management capabilities.

This role will lead a team of Technical Product Managers, drive AI/ML-enabled product innovation, and ensure alignment between customer requirements, market trends, and technology advancements. Additionally, the position plays a key role in supporting technical sales efforts and engaging with stakeholders across engineering, sales, and customer organizations in the U.S. market.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for T&D and renewable energy software solutions
• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of Technical Product Managers across multiple product lines
• Drive development of AI/ML-enabled features within energy and utility platforms
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, and delivery teams to ensure timely product execution
• Engage with utilities, regulators, and industry stakeholders to gather requirements and validate product direction
• Support technical pre-sales activities including RFPs, solution presentations, and customer demonstrations
• Align product strategy with regulatory standards, cybersecurity requirements, and grid modernization trends
• Monitor product performance metrics and optimize pricing, licensing, and monetization strategies

Core Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Technical Product Management
• Proven experience in the energy, utilities, or power systems domain
• Hands-on exposure to T&D automation, SCADA, grid systems, or renewable control platforms
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing product teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale software platforms
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven product strategy and implementation (non-development role)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Technical & Functional Expectations

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Ability to define long-term product vision aligned with market and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing complex product portfolios in industrial or energy domains

Energy & Utility Domain Expertise

• Strong understanding of grid operations, renewable energy systems, and T&D automation
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEC 61850, CIM, IEEE 2030.5, OpenFMB, and NERC CIP

AI/ML & Technology Integration

• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into enterprise or industrial software platforms
• Understanding of cloud platforms, edge computing, and modern software architectures

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing product teams
• Strong collaboration with engineering, sales, and customer success teams

Technical Sales Support

• Experience supporting pre-sales activities, including RFPs and customer engagements
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value propositions

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience in North American energy or utilities market
• Background in industrial automation, smart infrastructure, or energy technology platforms
• Prior experience in customer-facing or technical consulting roles
• Exposure to renewable energy management systems or hybrid energy platforms

Candidate Profile

• Senior product leader with deep expertise in energy or utilities software
• Strong balance of technical knowledge and business acumen
• Proven track record of delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations
• Ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical functions
• Comfortable operating in high-impact, strategic leadership roles

Eligibility Constraints

• Mandatory U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship)
• Must be willing to work onsite in Dallas, Texas
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience required
• Energy/utilities domain experience is strongly preferred and effectively required
• Candidates without T&D, SCADA, or grid-related experience should be disqualified
• AI/ML experience must be at the product leadership level, not purely technical development
• Candidates must demonstrate prior leadership of product teams