| Location | Rocklin, CA |
| Salary | $129,000 - $167,000 annually |
| Remote | See job post for details |
| First listed | In the last 3 months |
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Job Description
At SMA America, we believe in Energy that Changes. Since 1981, SMA has been developing innovative solar technology with a purpose -- making the installation, operation, and maintenance of photovoltaic power plants simpler, more reliable, safer and more cost effective. In the meantime, we’ve also been collecting awards as a great place to work, providing growth opportunities to our employees, and challenging conventional thought.
| Purpose of the position |
|---|
| The Head of Product Management & Applications Engineering, Home Solutions is a member of the home solutions leadership team and is responsible for managing all aspects of product management and technical sales for Home Solutions. Duties include leading a team of product managers and applications engineers, collaboration with global business unit to plan and prioritize operational and strategic initiatives, and influencing internal and external stakeholders as it relates to our ambitions as a business unit. |
| Primary duties / responsibilities |
| Organization and Management of team assignments, workload distribution, and development and mentorship of direct reports |
| Responsible for lifecycle management – Cost out initiatives, product manufacturing requirements, serviceability (ensure product roadmap is “future proof” as well as backwards compatible with legacy products), initiate ongoing improvements. |
| Represents the voice of the customer perform evaluation of change proposals (feasibility, cost, time, quality impact, ease of installation) for US residential products together with engineering and other functions during expert meetings. |
| Closely coordinates and collaborates with BU leadership to drive and implement alignment of operational and strategic initiatives. |
| Creates and maintains SMA product portfolio for future demands and drive and coordinate product launches in alignment with sales and business unit. |
| Collaborates/liaisons with US sales and ensure constant flow of information to drive strategy alignment between sales and product management. |
| Collaborates with SMA Solar Academy and marketing to create internal and external trainings, sales enablement tools, and thought leadership media posts, |
| Manages all UL products and 3rd party suppliers |
| Maintains a pulse on the market as it relates to trends and product innovation |
| Participates in tradeshows, public speaking events, and customer meetings. |
| Other duties may be required or assigned |
| Required training (type / duration / field / additional training) |
| A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering with a focus on product management/ product marketing. An additional master’s degree in electrical industrial engineering or business administration with a focus on product management/ product marketing would be a strong plus. Agile certified desired |
| Required relevant professional experience (type / duration) |
| At least 5 -10 years of relevant work experience. Proven leadership and communication skills, preferably in international settings and at the executive level. Proven ability to mentor and develop team members. PV Background and experience strongly desired. Highly Specialized Training within PV Residential Area. |
| Other specialized skills |
| Product requirements management, market knowledge, product knowledge, communication and networking skills, pricing strategies. Demonstrated capability to evaluate market trends and lead and drive product improvements. Organized, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy are required. Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required. Proficiency in the German and Spanish language is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required. Travel to Rocklin based offices, tradeshows, and customer meetings. Travel to Headquarters in Kassel Germany for alignment within the Business Unit. The salary range for this position is $129,000 - $167,000 annually. |
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