Own the partner platform for OEM and commercial partners at an automotive fintech startup focused on electric vehicles.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Own the full OEM and commercial partner platform
- Design and own the APIs that connect Plug into partner systems
- Lead the migration of partners off manual processes
- Own the end-to-end experience for partner relationships
- Build usable, reliable B2B SaaS
Must have
- 5+ years in product management
- Strong stakeholder management
- Platform and API product fluency
- Comfort modernizing and rebuilding systems
- Strong communication skills
Nice to have
- Prior experience in automotive
- Experience with EV systems
- Experience in marketplace systems
- Experience in fintech systems
Practical constraints
- In-person role
- Relocation assistance not provided
- Sponsorship not available
AI in the day-to-day
Hands-on, shipped experience building with AI tools.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Sr. Product Manager for Commercial at Plug is responsible for overseeing the platform used by OEM and commercial partners to manage inventory, ensuring it meets their needs effectively. This role requires expertise in B2B SaaS and API design, as well as a strong background in stakeholder management and product development. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience in product management, particularly in sectors like automotive or fintech. Plug's small, agile team is focused on building a scalable platform tailored exclusively for the electric vehicle market.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 28, 2026. Last confirmed on Plug's careers page September 30, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Product roles (median ~$184,000).
- Starts above 47% of 19 comparable senior product roles in United States that list AI we track (median $189,000 across 13 companies). See AI salary trends
- AI appears in 7.6% of 367 comparable senior product roles in United States; APIs appears in 4.1% of 367 comparable senior product roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Product Manager, Commercial role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Los Angeles.
- What's the salary range?
- Plug lists $180,000–$200,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Product Manager, Commercial role.
- Where is the role based?
- Plug is hiring for this position in Los Angeles.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, APIs, B2B SaaS.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Plug targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Product Manager, Commercial role at Plug.
From the original posting
Job Title: Sr. Product Manager, Commercial
Team: Product
Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Reports To: SVP of Product & Technology
Why Plug
You'll own a piece of the biggest infrastructure opportunity in automotive.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Sr. Product Manager, Commercial to own the platform for our OEM and commercial partners run on. Partners like Rivian, Lucid, and VinFast move inventory through Plug today on our V1 platform. Your job is to build the next-gen scalable platform to drive value for those partners and for Plug. You will report to the SVP of Product and Technology.
This is a senior individual contributor role. You will own the partner platform end-to-end, paired closely with engineering, working directly with some of the most important names in EV. You will operate with high autonomy and a direct line to company outcomes.
You will be stepping into a small, talented team with real momentum and a platform built exclusively for EVs. The partner platform is among the most strategically urgent surfaces we are building.
What You’ll Do
Own the full OEM and commercial partner platform, including the interfaces partners use to process and track inventory through Plug.
Design and own the APIs that connect Plug into partner systems and other third-party tools.
Lead the migration of partners off manual processes onto software that scales.
Own the end-to-end experience for our highest-value partner relationships, working hand in hand with the partners themselves.
Partner across sales, operations, and engineering so the platform reflects real partner needs and business goals.
Build usable, reliable B2B SaaS that our enterprise partners depend on day in and day out.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years in product management, with a strong track record in B2B SaaS working directly with enterprise customers, where the customer relationship drove the value you created.
Strong stakeholder management across external partners and internal teams, including sales, operations, and engineering.
Platform and API product fluency, including designing and exposing internal APIs to external partners.
Comfort modernizing and rebuilding systems, not just maintaining them.
Hands-on, shipped experience building with AI tools. As part of the process, we will ask you to show us something you have built.
Builder mentality: you act, you do not just plan, and you thrive in an environment where roles are fluid and the lines between product, engineering, and design are blurring.
Strong communication skills, able to represent product credibly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Prior experience in automotive, EV, marketplace, or fintech systems is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary: $180,000 to $200,000
Benefits:
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
401(k) plan
Daily lunch stipend
Equity (based on role and performance)
30-day remote work from anywhere policy
Unlimited PTO
Fully stocked kitchen
Dog-friendly office
Ongoing opportunities for growth and development
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