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Full-Time

Client Program Manager

Posted on 7/8/2024

WeaveGrid

WeaveGrid

51-200 employees

Facilitates EV-grid integration and optimization

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$120k - $150kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Atlassian
Requirements
  • 4+ years of full-time experience working in IT consulting, energy, utilities or related areas
  • Experience managing high value enterprise contracts and clients with multiple stakeholders externally and internally
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to translate for a diverse set of stakeholders
  • Proficiency in gathering and documenting technical requirements for an integration or customization and becoming the subject matter expert on the topic.
  • Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks in response to immediate needs
  • Proficiency in modern software tools (Gsuite, MS Office, Atlassian, Figma, CRMs, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Own successful implementation and on-going operations with enterprise clients
  • Serve as project implementation manager for utility client post contract execution
  • Lead effort to finalize configuration with clients
  • Monitor internal team progress, and assist with verification testing of designed software solutions
  • Create project plans and execute against the plan with clients and internal teams
  • Identify gaps in our product solutions and advocate for client needs with internal technical teams
  • Support client retention by providing a high level of on-going service
  • Provide utility client training and support
  • Represent a client-perspective as a stakeholder in the product development roadmap and ensure product development needs that are under contract are represented with fidelity.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the utility industry, pressures on the client, and the needs of utility clients
  • Collect current and future technical requirements from clients and coordinate with product, engineering, and data science teams to assess value, feasibility, and schedule
  • Become the voice of client requirements internally and clearly articulate client priorities to the internal team
  • Manage client expectations with regards to features, products, and services
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams to roll-out new features and offerings
  • Maintain and grow client integrations and internal operations to ensure a great client experience
  • Create client integration roadmaps and plans to support evolving and increasingly complex product offerings
  • Verify client operations are functioning as expected, proactively identify potential issues and coordinate across internal technical teams to support issue resolution
  • Be the primary point of contact to answer client technical questions, run root cause analysis, and work across internal and client teams to determine best courses of action
  • Improve operational metrics via improved software solutions, processes, documentation, and cross-team collaboration
  • Special projects and other duties as designated by your manager or assigned designee.

WeaveGrid works to support the transition to electric transportation by connecting electric vehicles (EVs) with the power grid. Their software uses machine learning and predictive analytics to solve challenges related to integrating EVs into the grid. This platform helps utilities manage energy more efficiently, incorporates renewable energy sources, and allows EV owners to save on their electricity bills. Unlike other companies, WeaveGrid focuses on collaboration with utilities, automakers, and EV charging station providers to create a comprehensive solution for electrification. The main goal of WeaveGrid is to speed up the reduction of carbon emissions in both transportation and energy systems.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$50.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • WeaveGrid's strategic partnerships with companies like Emporia Energy and Southern Company can drive significant growth and market penetration.
  • The company's innovative software solutions offer substantial cost savings and enhanced grid reliability, making it an attractive option for both consumers and utility companies.
  • WeaveGrid's recent $35 million Series B funding round, led by prominent investors like Salesforce Ventures, indicates strong financial backing and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving EV market requires continuous innovation, and failure to keep pace could result in loss of competitive edge.
  • Dependence on partnerships with utility companies and EV charger manufacturers could pose risks if these relationships falter.

What makes WeaveGrid unique

  • WeaveGrid's software uniquely integrates with various EV chargers to enable seamless participation in utility-managed charging programs, unlike competitors who may not offer such extensive compatibility.
  • Their focus on optimizing EV charging to align with periods of high renewable energy availability and low grid demand sets them apart in the EV charging landscape.
  • WeaveGrid's partnerships with major utility companies and EV charger manufacturers enhance their market presence and credibility, distinguishing them from smaller, less connected competitors.

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