About the Company

Anza is a revolutionary platform that empowers solar and energy storage equipment buyers and developers to use advanced data and technology to compare more products and make confident decisions faster. The result is increased profit, reduced risk, and massive time-saving. With Anza, clients can focus on higher-value work without chasing down data or using manual tools. They can access real-time pricing and extensive technical, trade risk, counterparty, and contract term data from 95% of the U.S. module supply. Anza’s Effective $/Watt analytics enable users to evaluate modules based on production and installation costs. It provides energy storage lifecycle cost analytics across AC and DC battery systems. Anza’s vision is to help every utility-scale and DG buyer and developer make optimal design and procurement decisions. 

Anza was born from internal tools at Borrego that maximized the financial value of its own projects. In 2021, Anza launched as a standalone application for broader industry use, furthering the company’s mission of accelerating the deployment of renewable energy.

At Anza, we don’t accept the status quo. We are driven by a culture of teamwork, a growth mindset and continuous improvement as we pursue our mission. Since its inception, we have surpassed our growth goals and are looking forward to continuing to build a great team and platform. We believe in having an ownership company culture, so we have implemented an attractive equity program. Join us!

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Platform Product Management to spearhead the development of our core platform. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for the strategy, and execution of the foundational services and infrastructure that power our product suite of solar and storage industry focused software products. You will lead the charge in creating a platform that is flexible, performant, secure and scalable.

As a Director reporting to the Chief Product and Technology Officer, you will be a senior leader within the product organization, responsible not only for the platform's success but also for fostering strong collaboration and alignment with other product and engineering leaders.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Define and own the platform strategy, and roadmap, ensuring it aligns with the overall company goals and the needs of the product verticals.
• Serve as a key strategic partner to other Product Directors, balancing their ambitious product roadmaps and platform requirements to create a unified, prioritized, and cohesive technical strategy.
• Develop a deep understanding of our internal and external customers' needs, and translate them into clear product requirements, user stories, and specifications.
• Prioritize feature development and manage the product backlog, making thoughtful trade-offs to ensure we are delivering the most value to our users.
• Collaborate with engineering to define the platform architecture, APIs, and technical requirements to deliver a world-class platform that serves as the backbone of our business.
• Work with the data science and analytics team to define and implement a strategy for our market intelligence product offerings.
• Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making, using metrics and user feedback to guide product development.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all things related to the platform, effectively communicating with stakeholders across the organization.

While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes:

• 8-10+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record of launching and scaling successful platform or infrastructure products.
• Experience in a platform-centric environment, with a strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and other platform technologies.
• Previous experience with marketplace dynamics, data products, or workflow automation tools is highly desirable.
• A technical background (e.g., a degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience) is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate a clear vision and influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• A strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with short-term execution.
• A passion for building elegant, user-centric products that solve real-world problems.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Anza uses an internally equitable and externally competitive total cash approach to compensation. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; a comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance; and self-managed flexible work schedules and time-off policies.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Anza provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Anza complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V. 

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters

Anza's team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. Anza does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the Anza team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Anza. Anza is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.