Full-Time

Lead Product Manager

Payments

Posted on 12/3/2024

ChargePoint

ChargePoint

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates extensive electric vehicle charging network

Energy
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$105k - $250kAnnually

Senior

Los Gatos, CA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent technical degree is desired; MBA, Economics, or equivalent business experience is a plus
  • 8+ years of experience in payments, payment processing and product management, knowledge of tax principles in NA and EU.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Bias towards action, even in areas of uncertainty, with cross-functional teams across multiple locations and time zones, to get things done
  • Comfortable using data to inform priorities and evaluate impact of initiatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and soft-influence skills
  • Passionate about ChargePoint and our mission
  • Language: English
Responsibilities
  • Interact with key customers from a variety of segments, including charging station operators, automakers, fuel card providers, and fleet management companies while discovering, defining, and executing new payments features.
  • Define and prioritize detailed requirements based on well-researched understanding of market needs and trends
  • Manage technical relationships with payment service providers, such as credit card processors, fuel card providers, banking services, acquirers, card brand companies, online payment providers, tax services and other third parties
  • Work closely with Engineering and Business Applications teams to achieve alignment on feature implementation
  • Ensure that all payment solutions are secure, compliant, respect the privacy of all customer data, and are supportable for ChargePoint’s business including finance, customer support, operations, legal, sales, and engineering
  • Be the ChargePoint subject matter expert for all payment and tax services internally and externally

ChargePoint operates one of the largest networks for electric vehicle (EV) charging, primarily in North America and expanding in Europe. The company provides charging solutions for a variety of clients, including businesses, fleet operators, and individual EV owners. ChargePoint's network consists of 118,000 charging locations, and it generates revenue through the sale of charging hardware, subscription-based software services, and maintenance support. Unlike many competitors, ChargePoint follows a capital-light business model, allowing it to grow without heavy investments in physical assets. With over 70% of the networked level 2 charging market in North America, ChargePoint aims to support the increasing demand for reliable EV charging infrastructure as more people and businesses transition to electric vehicles.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$865.5M

Headquarters

Campbell, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ChargePoint's partnerships with industry leaders like LG and Airbnb enhance its market reach and technological capabilities.
  • The company's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of Megawatt Charging for trucks, positions it as a leader in the evolving EV market.
  • ChargePoint's strong presence in both North America and Europe provides a robust platform for future growth.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly expanding EV market attracts numerous competitors, potentially eroding ChargePoint's market share.
  • Dependence on partnerships for technological advancements and market expansion could pose risks if these alliances falter.

What makes ChargePoint unique

  • ChargePoint's capital-light business model allows for rapid expansion without heavy investment in physical assets, unlike many competitors.
  • With over 118,000 charging locations, ChargePoint boasts one of the largest EV charging networks globally, providing a significant competitive edge.
  • Their diversified revenue streams, including hardware sales, subscription services, and maintenance, ensure financial stability and customer loyalty.

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Benefits

Outdoor Activities - The Los Gatos Creek Trail is just steps from our campus. Bring your bike or your running shoes. Plus you can shower up after your workout.

Office Parties - Celebration is a part of our culture.

Pets - Every day is bring-your-dog-to-work day.

Health Benefits - We offer full medical, dental, and vision coverage.

EV charging at work - Drive an EV? Our parking lots are fully outfitted with charging stations, so you can plug in and charge up while you work.

Snacks and Beverages - Our fully stocked kitchens come with a wide variety of healthy (and not-so-healthy) snacks and beverages, plus we have an espresso machine.