Vice President, Hardware Product

$240k - $292.5k

Full-time

EVgo

About EVgo
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. Our mission is to build a sustainable business that powers our transportation and protects our planet. As a leader in clean transportation, EVgo sits at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and innovation.
We are rapidly expanding our national footprint through strategic partnerships with retailers, automakers, rideshare and, fleets, bringing fast charging to communities across the country. EVgo enables drivers of all makes and models to charge where they want, when they want.
At EVgo, sustainability is not just what we do; it is who we are. We are committed to reducing carbon emissions, advancing clean energy solutions, and building infrastructure that supports a more sustainable future. We believe great companies are built by great people. Our culture is mission driven, customer centric, collaborative, and innovative, with a strong focus on creating an environment where employees can grow and make a lasting positive impact. Join us as we charge forward.
Position Summary
The Hardware Product Management function leads EVgo’s multi-year product strategy, roadmap, business cases, and customer experience for EVgo’s charging hardware, firmware-enabled capabilities, and site-level product experience. This role translates company strategy, market dynamics, customer needs, reliability objectives, and financial goals into clear product direction and cross-functional execution across engineering, design, and operations. It partners closely with Software Product Management and Engineering, and works across functions company-wide to deliver reliable, scalable, cost-effective, and differentiated charging experiences for EV drivers, site hosts, and business partners. The role carries full lifecycle ownership for hardware products, from concept and requirements through development, launch, monitoring, improvement, and sunset.
Responsibilities
Product Vision, Strategy & Roadmap
Set the long-term hardware product strategy and roadmap for EVgo’s fast charging network, including chargers, power electronics, site equipment, firmware features, customer interfaces, reliability improvements, and site experience.
Turn company goals, market needs, customer feedback, regulatory requirements, and financial targets into clear product priorities.
Build business cases that explain customer value, costs, lifecycle economics, competitive advantage, and expected business impact.
Define success metrics and decision criteria to guide roadmap priorities and investment tradeoffs.
Hardware Product Leadership & Lifecycle Management
Lead the full product lifecycle, from idea and requirements through development, launch, monitoring, improvement, and sunset.
Own product requirements that reflect customer needs, business goals, field insights, operations, regulations, and stakeholder input.
Partner with Engineering, Design, and Operations to turn high-level product needs into clear hardware, firmware, compliance, serviceability, and reliability requirements.
Ensure products meet strong standards for safety, reliability, uptime, customer experience, manufacturability, and total cost of ownership.
Cross-Functional Execution & Alignment
Act as the senior decision-maker for hardware product questions, bringing clarity and alignment across teams.
Drive decisions on roadmap priorities, tradeoffs, investments, launch readiness, risks, and scope changes.
Communicate progress, risks, decisions, and asks clearly and concisely to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
Market, Customer & Competitive Insight
Maintain a data-driven pulse on EV charging hardware, infrastructure, firmware, interoperability, reliability, regulatory, and competitive trends.
Champion the voice of the customer by incorporating EV driver, site host, fleet, partner, operations, and field service insights into product decisions.
Define customer journeys, user profiles, benchmarking approaches, and customer experience requirements for hardware and site-level products.
Organizational Leadership & Culture
Set clear priorities, operating rhythms, and standards for product excellence across the Hardware Product Management function.
Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, customer focus, and disciplined execution.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.
People Management Responsibilities
Leads the Hardware Product Management team, including product managers and other hardware product management staff, setting priorities, operating rhythms, and standards for product excellence.
Builds and evolves the hardware product organization’s structure, roles, and operating model to match the scale and complexity of EVgo’s hardware roadmap.
Sets clear goals and performance expectations for the team, and conducts regular performance and development conversations.
Recruits, hires, and develops product management talent, building a bench of leaders capable of executing independently.
Identifies growth opportunities for team members and creates development paths toward future product leadership roles.
Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus, and helps the team understand how their priorities connect to company strategy.
Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 18 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 15 years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with 10 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
Desired Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Product Management, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Experience in EV charging, renewable energy, automotive, grid infrastructure, power electronics, industrial equipment, or networked hardware products.
Experience with product development processes, stage-gate governance, validation testing, interoperability testing, compliance certifications, field reliability programs, and product launch readiness.
Familiarity with charger hardware, site infrastructure, OCPP, embedded firmware, cellular connectivity, payment systems, HMI, plug-and-charge, interoperability, or serviceability considerations.
Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, engineering partners, standards bodies, regulators, or external technology partners.
Track record of building or scaling product teams, operating models, requirements practices, and executive reporting mechanisms.
Equivalent technical education or training in a related field (e.g., certification program, coursework in engineering or product management, or demonstrated on-the-job learning) accepted in lieu of a formal degree.
Demonstrated ability to define product strategy, build multi-year roadmaps, develop business cases, and deliver complex products with measurable business impact.
Strong technical fluency across hardware, firmware, embedded systems, connectivity, manufacturing, validation, reliability, or compliance domains.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, resolve complex tradeoffs, and drive alignment in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, financial, written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.
Up to 20–30% travel may be required for customer, supplier, site, lab, partner, industry, and team meetings.
Benefits And Perks
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental wellbeing support and wellness programs
Financial Benefits: 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, life and disability insurance
Work-Life Support: Uncapped paid time off, enhanced parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Care Navigation & Support: Access to Health Advocate services for help with claims, provider searches, and care decisions
Flexible Care Options: Telehealth services for convenient, low-cost access to care
Growth & Development: Mentorship programs and opportunities for career growth and internal mobility
Additional Perks: Monthly Tech Stipend, one-time home office setup reimbursement, Volunteer time off, commuter benefits, and employee focused programs
Additional Information
Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer discretionary target cash bonuses, restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k). 
To find out more, or to join the EVgo network, visit Connect with EVgo on LinkedIn and follow us on X. At EVgo, we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Learn more about Cultivating Connection at EVgo. EVgo is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Apply today to join our team and help make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change. By submitting this form, you acknowledge you are sharing your personal information with EVgo. By proceeding, you consent to EVgo's Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice for California Residents. Find all details regarding personal information we collect, how we use that information, how we share that information, and your rights and choices in our here.
The Pay Range For This Role Is
240,000 - 292,500 USD per year(US)

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