Head of Product Utility Products (Palo Alto) Job at AiDash, Palo Alto, CA

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  • AiDash
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

AiDASH is making critical infrastructure industries climateresilient and sustainable with satellites and AI. Using our fullstack SaaS solutions, customers in electric, gas, water utilities, transportation, and construction are transforming asset inspection and maintenance and complying with biodiversity net gain mandates and carbon capture goals. AiDASH exists to safeguard critical infrastructure and secure the future of humanAIty. Learn more at

We are a Series C climate tech startup backed by leading investors, including Shell Ventures, National Grid Partners, G2 Venture Partners, Duke Energy, Edison International, Lightrock, Marubeni, among others. We have been recognized by Forbes two years in a row as one of Americas Best Startup Employers. We are also proud to be one of the few climate software companies in Time Magazines Americas Top GreenTech Companies 2024. Deloitte Technology Fast 500 recently ranked us at No. 12 among San Francisco Bay Area companies, and No. 59 overall in their selection of the top 500 for 2024. Join us in Securing Tomorrow!

The Role

As we accelerate our growth across the utilities sector and bring new products to market, were looking for a Head of Product, Utility Products to lead our expanding portfolio that helps utilities inspect, monitor, and maintain critical infrastructure assets at scale.

In this strategic leadership role, you will define and execute the product vision for AiDASHs suite of utilityfocused solutions creating transformative products that help customers anticipate and mitigate vegetation, climate, and asset risks. Youll lead the 0to1 build of AIMS (Asset Inspection & Monitoring System) and drive the nextgeneration evolution of our flagship IVMS (Intelligent Vegetation Management System) as we advance toward a unified Grid Inspection Platform that reimagines how utilities manage their networks.

This is an opportunity to build the future of utility operations where AI, machine learning, and satellite data converge to deliver predictive insights and operational excellence. Youll partner directly with customers to deeply understand their workflows, challenges, and priorities, translating those insights into a forwardlooking product strategy and roadmap.

Youll collaborate closely with Engineering, Data Science, Design, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to bring these innovations to life from concept to launch to scale. This role calls for a product leader with strategic vision, strong technical acumen, and a passion for building categorydefining products that deliver measurable impact for utilities worldwide.

How youll make an impact

  • Champion the Utility Product Vision: Shape and steer the longterm vision, strategy, and roadmap for AiDASHs utility portfolio driving the evolution of AIMS and IVMS into transformative platforms that redefine how utilities inspect and maintain their assets
  • Define the Next Horizon for AiDASH: Partner with executive leadership and platform teams to chart the next chapter of AiDASHs innovation aligning product direction with our mission to build a smarter, more resilient grid
  • Identify & Unlock HighValue Opportunities: Fuse deep domain knowledge with market intelligence, customer insights, and AiDASHs AI/ML capabilities to identify highimpact opportunities and define breakthrough product strategies
  • Ignite Market Momentum: Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to craft compelling gotomarket strategies, refine product positioning, and shape pricing and packaging models that accelerate adoption and fuel growth
  • Build, Validate, and Evolve: Lead endtoend product development partnering with early customers to test bold ideas, validate hypotheses, and continuously refine product experiences that deliver measurable impact
  • Orchestrate CrossFunctional Excellence: Partner with Engineering, Design, and Data Science to translate vision into execution making sharp, informed tradeoffs and ensuring speed, quality, and innovation stay in perfect balance
  • Empower Our Customers: Engage directly with utility partners to deeply understand their workflows, regulatory challenges, and operational priorities translating these into actionable product requirements and impactful solutions
  • Measure What Matters: Define and track key metrics around adoption, usage, and customer value embedding feedback loops that fuel continuous product improvement and customer success
  • Be the Voice of the Product: Serve as the internal and external evangelist for AiDashs utility solutions inspiring teams, influencing stakeholders, and articulating a clear, compelling vision of the value we deliver

Minimum Qualifications

  • Product Leadership Experience: 12+ years of overall experience, including at least 6 years in product management, building and scaling customerfacing B2B SaaS products
  • Builders Mindset: Proven track record of leading products from concept to launch in dynamic, fastpaced environments with the ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly, and deliver results
  • Execution Excellence: A handson, outcomeoriented leader who drives clarity, alignment, and accountability to ensure product success
  • Exceptional Communication & Influence: Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills ability to build trust with utility operators, translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, and align crossfunctional teams toward shared goals
  • Analytical Rigor: Datadriven decisionmaker who balances quantitative analysis with qualitative insight to inform strategy, prioritize effectively, and measure impact

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry Insight: Experience in or exposure to the utilities sector particularly in asset management, inspection, transmission/distribution operations, or related infrastructure domains
  • Technical Fluency: Familiarity with AI/MLdriven products, geospatial data, remote sensing, or satellite imagery applications; comfort collaborating closely with engineering and data science teams
  • Enterprise SaaS Expertise: Background in building or scaling enterprise SaaS products within highgrowth environments
  • Educational Foundation: A technical degree or engineering background; an MBA or advanced degree is a plus

What youll love

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: 100% coverage for employees and 80% for their spouses and children
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): 100% funded by AiDASH to cover medical deductibles
  • 401(k) Plan: Begin contributing after three months of employment to prepare for your future. Currently, no company match is offered
  • Parental Leave: Supportive parental leave with 16 weeks for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers
  • Generous Vacation Policy: Accrue 20 vacation days per year, plus enjoy an additional flex holiday to celebrate whatever feels most important to you!
  • Winter Break: From December 25th through January 2nd, we give everyone time off to recharge and enjoy time with family and friends!
  • We are proud to be an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, and we promote a work environment where everyone, from any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, can do their best work.

We offer a competitive base salary range of $240,000 to $275,000 per year for this fulltime position. This range reflects the anticipated annual salary for new hires. In addition to the base salary, this role also offers an annual performance bonus and equity compensation as part of our commitment to shared success. We strive to ensure our compensation packages are equitable and aligned with industry standards. Your recruiter can share more about compensation during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all candidates. Please let us know if you require any accommodation during the interview process, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

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Job Tags

Full time, Remote work, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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