Manager, Product Development – Clean Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure

CGC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 118,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

CGC is seeking a Manager, Product Development to guide the design, development, and deployment of clean energy and sustainable infrastructure solutions. You will drive product lifecycle from concept through pilot, launch, and continuous improvement, ensuring scalable and equity‑driven programs.

The role reports to the Head of Product Development and collaborates with Market Development, Engineering, Policy, Communications, and Capital Deployment teams to deliver impactful market-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of energy efficiency, electrification, or solar in built environments.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects with technical, financial, and policy partners.
• Familiarity with clean energy economics and financing structures is preferred.
• Experience translating concepts into practical program designs.

Responsibilities

• Support development of CGC’s clean energy product roadmap, including solar and building decarbonization initiatives.
• Lead pilot programs and demonstrations, track milestones, and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, policy, communications, and finance for aligned product development.
• Monitor market trends, identify risks, and propose improvements for scalability and equity.
• Ensure documentation, training, and partner onboarding support product launches.

Skills

Clean energy domain knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Policy & economics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Salesforce

Job description

About CGC

CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America.

About CGC

CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America. We collaborate with the public and private sectors to bridge financing gaps and mobilize private capital into projects that deliver measurable economic and environmental impact at scale. Every dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment. Over the past decade, CGC has demonstrated the power of public‑private investment by helping catalyze economic accelerators nationwide and mobilizing billions of dollars toward affordable clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Our model fills market gaps, unlocks private capital, and proves that economic growth and environmental progress can advance together.

A Career at CGC

A career at the CGC is grounded in impact. Our six core values guide how we invest and how we work together.

Innovation

drives creative solutions and continuous improvement.

Mission-Driven Focus

keeps long-term impact at the center of every decision.

Partnership

shapes how we mobilize capital and build trust-based relationships.

Accountability

defines our stewardship and commitment to results.

Collaboration

strengthens cross-functional teamwork and shared responsibility.

Transparency

ensures open communication and integrity in how we operate.

Our culture is fast-paced, rigorous, and purpose-driven. If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, building new markets, and delivering measurable impact within a collaborative team, CGC offers a platform to do that work with purpose.

About The Role

CGC is seeking a Manager, Product Development to support the design, development, and deployment of innovative clean energy and sustainable infrastructure solutions. This role focuses on building decarbonization, on-site solar, distributed energy resources (DERs), energy efficiency, electrification, and related financing tools that accelerate clean energy adoption in the built environment.

The Manager will help drive the full product lifecycle from market discovery and concept development through pilot implementation, launch, and continuous improvement ensuring CGC’s solutions are scalable, replicable, and aligned with the organization’s equity- and impact-driven mission. This is an ideal role for a mission-driven professional with strong clean energy or sustainability expertise who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited about turning innovative ideas into real-world programs that transform markets.

The Manager reports to the Head of Product Development and works closely with teams across Market Development, Engineering, Policy, Communications, and Capital Deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & "Design"

• Support the development of CGC’s clean energy and building-focused product roadmap, including solar, building decarbonization, and distributed energy initiatives.
• Conduct market research and stakeholder engagement with building owners, contractors, implementers, and financial partners.
• Translate strategic concepts into program designs, eligibility criteria, operational workflows, and economic models.
• Develop business cases and go-to-market strategies for new products and initiatives.

Pilot Management & Product Validation

• Lead operational coordination of pilot programs and demonstration projects, including partner engagement, milestone tracking, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate pilot performance data and develop recommendations for product refinement and scale.
• Support testing and iteration of new clean energy solutions in real-world market conditions.

Cross-Functional Execution

• Coordinate with teams across engineering, operations, policy, communications, and finance to ensure aligned product development and implementation.
• Support product launch readiness, including partner onboarding materials, internal training, and operational documentation.
• Ensure effective collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

Continuous Improvement & Market Monitoring

• Monitor product performance, market developments, and policy trends affecting building decarbonization and distributed energy markets.
• Identify risks, operational bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure CGC’s products align with core principles of equity, additionality, scalability, and operational feasibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience in clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, building decarbonization, energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, or product/program development in related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of clean energy solutions in the built environment, including energy efficiency, electrification, or solar.
• Experience managing projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders, including technical, financial, and policy partners.
• Familiarity with clean energy economics, project development, or financing structures is strongly preferred.
• Experience using program management and operational tools such as Jira, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical and policy concepts into practical program implementation plans.
• Experience with on-site solar or solar program design is a plus but not required.

Compensation And Benefits

• The salary range for the position is between $117,715– $132,549 annually.
• The Manager will be eligible for an annual bonus based on job and organizational performance.
• Benefits for this role include health insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, paid vacation, and sick leave.

CGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace and advancing equitable economic and environmental outcomes nationwide. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.