Overview

Lightship is the first American all-electric RV manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.

Honoring Diverse Perspectives

Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representation from representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.

About the Role

There are many ways to go RVing, and the RV market is highly segmented with products that meet particular user groups’ needs. Your job is to go beyond a high level vision for our product and dive into the particulars: what exactly is a Lightship, and who is it built for? How do they first discover, experience, and eventually decide to purchase a Lightship, and how do they stay connected to the company and brand as they consider where and how to use their vehicle, get it serviced, request support or provide product feedback? You’ll work with stakeholders in- and outside of the company to create a compelling case for what we should build, now and in the future, on our journey to create multipurpose, sustainable travel homes and become an iconic American all-electric RV company.

Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of our customer, our business and its stakeholders, and our market within the RV industry
- Define clear, detailed requirements for Lightship’s products that combine technology and design to solve real customer problems in a way that meets the needs of our business
- Own and drive new product development and go-to-market, including launch plan, marketing/sales documentation and internal product documentation
- Identify gaps between what Lightship needs to do to be successful in target markets and what we are on track to achieve
- Bring visibility to company timelines and accelerate our progress daily
- Bring a product development methodology to Lightship that allows us to rapidly & continuously test product hypotheses and keep us on track against our product roadmap
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including engineering and design as well as outside vendors to keep us aligned, on priority, and on course to ship a world-class product

Prior Experience & Professional Qualities
- Experience with mechanical products and an inquisitive mind around how things work and why they are made the way they are
- Structured thinker with strong organizational skills and ability to understand and synthesize technical information
- Demonstrated ability to quickly master new fields and excitement to learn the skills needed to be a great product manager at Lightship
- Experience with statistical and surveying methods to generate and synthesize insights; scientific mindset to customer and product discovery
- Ability to establish empathy and rapport with RVers and outdoorspeople, engaging their input in the product development process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to be a motivational storyteller, and strong with visual aids and presentation
- Prior experience in a product management role, preferably B2C hardware, automotive, or outdoor recreation product management

Employee Benefits

Lightship offers all of its employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.