Product Owner - Wildfire Portfolio

Title: Product Owner - Wildfire Portfolio

Location: USA

Job Description:

Job ID

 

2026-51109

 

Position Category

 

IT & Digital

 

Position Type

 

Permanent or Fixed Term Contract

 

Industry

 

Energy

 

Visa sponsorship

 

None

 

Languages Required

 

English essential

 

# of Openings

 

1

 

Workplace

 

Remote

Overview

Location: Remote (U.S.) – Minnesota or Colorado Preferred
Employment Type: Full-Time

 

Join Trissential and Help Shape the Future of Wildfire Mitigation Technology

Trissential is seeking a Product Portfolio Manager – Wildfire Mitigation Technology to join our client’s team and lead a portfolio of technology solutions that support wildfire mitigation, operational response, and data-driven risk management.

 

This role sits at the intersection of technology strategy, utility operations, and public safety. You will guide a suite of applications and vendor platforms that help the organization monitor wildfire risk, protect critical infrastructure, and support emergency response decision-making.

 

While the organization has historically referred to this role as a Product Owner, the position functions more broadly as the portfolio lead for wildfire technology capabilities, overseeing multiple solutions, coordinating delivery initiatives, and aligning stakeholders across operations, IT, and wildfire leadership.

 

If you are energized by mission-driven work, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape technology strategy in a high-visibility domain, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

 

What’s In It for You

• Lead strategy across a portfolio of wildfire mitigation technologies
• Contribute to initiatives that directly support public safety, grid reliability, and regulatory compliance
• Influence how a growing wildfire technology portfolio is structured and managed
• Work alongside leaders in wildfire operations, emergency response, vegetation management, and technology delivery
• Help mature portfolio processes, product governance, and delivery practices within a critical operational domain

Your Role & Responsibilities

Portfolio Strategy & Product Leadership

• Lead the strategic direction and roadmap for a portfolio of wildfire technology capabilities.
• Align technology solutions with the organization’s wildfire mitigation strategy and operational priorities.
• Evaluate emerging business needs and translate them into prioritized technology initiatives.
• Ensure technology investments support both operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Technology Portfolio Oversight

Manage and evolve a suite of technology platforms supporting wildfire risk mitigation and operational decision-making, including solutions related to:

• Public-facing outage maps and GIS platforms
• Fire risk modeling and analytics tools
• Meteorology and weather data platforms
• Vegetation management and asset risk modeling
• Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) capabilities
• Data aggregation and wildfire risk intelligence platforms

Ensure these capabilities work together to provide reliable insights for operations and emergency response teams.

 

Delivery & Initiative Alignment

• Partner with program managers and project managers to guide delivery of initiatives across the wildfire technology portfolio.
• Help prioritize work across multiple initiatives and delivery teams.
• Ensure project outcomes align with strategic objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Support backlog prioritization and roadmap alignment within a hybrid Agile / project delivery environment.

Vendor & Platform Management

• Manage relationships with vendors providing wildfire technology solutions.
• Oversee software subscriptions, licensing agreements, and platform capabilities.
• Ensure vendor roadmaps align with internal technology and operational strategies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison between IT and wildfire business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams across wildfire leadership, operations, vegetation management, emergency response, and technology delivery.
• Facilitate discussions around product priorities, technology enhancements, and long-term roadmap decisions.
• Communicate portfolio progress, roadmap updates, and solution capabilities across the organization.

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

You don’t need to check every box to apply—if you have strong wildfire or utility domain experience and portfolio leadership exposure, we encourage you to submit your resume.

• 5+ years of experience in product management, technology portfolio management, or IT delivery leadership roles.
• Experience working within the utility or energy sector, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting technology platforms related to wildfire exposure, grid risk, emergency response, or operational risk mitigation.
• Familiarity working within Agile, hybrid Agile, or project-based delivery environments.
• Experience working with software vendors, subscription platforms, and technology solution providers.
• Strong stakeholder leadership skills with the ability to influence across technical and operational teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technology initiatives.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience supporting wildfire mitigation programs within utilities
• Familiarity with Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) programs
• Experience with outage management systems
• Hands-on exposure to wildfire risk modeling platforms (such as TechnoSilva)
• Experience with GIS platforms such as ESRI / ArcGIS
• Familiarity with meteorology or weather data platforms
• Experience working with data analytics platforms supporting operational decision-making
• Understanding of wildfire regulatory frameworks and safety considerations
• Background in project management (PMP not required)

 

What We Offer

At Trissential, we’re committed to supporting your career, well-being, and professional growth. By joining our client’s team, you’ll be part of a high-impact initiative with a collaborative, evolving environment.

• Competitive Compensation – $69–$79 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography. 
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Offers paid time away from work
• Remote work flexibility with preference for Central or Mountain Time Zone
• Minimal travel (ad hoc to MN or CO only if needed)
• Opportunities to shape Agile maturity and influence the portfolio operating model
• A collaborative culture with strong leadership support and clear strategic purpose

This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States.

 

Ready to Lead Technology That Protects Communities?

If you’re excited by mission-driven work and ready to help shape wildfire mitigation strategy and delivery, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become the next Product Owner – Wildfire Portfolio with Trissential!