Senior Product Manager

Solar And Energy Storage Inverter Product ManagerDevelop and execute strategies for the solar and energy storage inverter product line, and provide leadership for the assigned portfolio and Product Management team. Own product lifecycle strategy to align product priorities with the Mid-Range Plan, market needs, and business objectivesOwn and lead product lifecycle strategy for assigned products, including concept development, financial business case approval, product development, commercialization, release to sales, sustaining activities, product enhancements, cost reduction, technology refresh, and product retirement or replacement planningLead, develop, and manage assigned Product Managers, Product Specialists, and/or related technical and commercial personnel, including organizational capability buildingDevelop and execute 3-5 year product line strategies and translate the Mid-Range Plan into prioritized 1-2 year product roadmaps, investment recommendations, and execution plansAssess markets, primary potential clients, competitors, and existing and potential differentiation of Company's products, and recommend competitive optionsSolicite and evaluate input regarding potential new and enhanced products and solutions from Business Unit (BU) team members, clients, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders, and incorporate where appropriate to expand the Company's brand into new markets, businesses, and industriesMonitor sales, margins, market share, quality, reliability, client satisfaction, and competitive position for assigned products; report significant changes and incorporate findings into strategic planning and product decisionsIdentify, evaluate, and lead opportunities to expand assigned product offerings into larger integrated systems, including potential use and integration with partner productsServe as the senior product authority and primary conduit and filter for new product ideas, requirements, priorities, and lifecycle decisions for assigned productsDevelop thorough product requirement documents for product and system development and ensure requirements reflect market needs, client value, profitability, quality, reliability, and technical feasibilityPrioritize new and sustaining development projects and lead alignment with development teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specificationsLead complex or high-impact product development initiatives and cross-functional issue resolution, escalating risks and recommending trade-offs to BU and Company management as appropriateEnsure effective transition of products from development to commercialization and from commercialization to sustaining support, with clear ownership, communication, and accountability throughout the lifecycleCreate and maintain release to sales processes and readiness criteria for new and sustaining product developmentsProvide technical, commercial, and strategic consulting, coaching, training, and mentoring to Product Managers, Product Specialists, Business Development, Sales, and Sales Application Engineering teamsCreate and update documentation for sales presentations and Sales Application Engineering, consistent with branding guidelines as defined by the Global Marketing teamCreate and maintain sales and marketing collateral, experience lists, and installed base listings for assigned productsDevelop and sustain productive relationships with clients, suppliers, partner organizations, the Company, and parent company contacts to support growth and facilitate timely resolution of issues and requests for assistanceLead cross-functional collaboration among Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Company leadership for assigned product strategies and initiativesReport results to BU and Company management, including research, analysis, evaluation, business cases, lifecycle recommendations, risks, and corrective actions, as assignedProvide timely communication of product development plans, priorities, risks, decisions, and schedules to appropriate BU and Development teamsContinuously improve the quality and delivery cycle of power flow models used in system studies in collaboration with EngineeringProactively and positively promote and exemplify the Company brand to internal and external contacts and the general publicBring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by managerGive manager best adviceGive earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specifiedCooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by managerExemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal CommitmentComply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and lawsRecommend viable improvements proactivelyEnsure effective utilization of business tools and processesBuild and lead a team of committed and capable employeesPlan for, appropriately assign, resource, and integrate the work of the teamLead, expect, and implement continuous improvementOwn the output of the teamEnsure team members fulfill functional and general employee accountabilitiesExercise effective managerial leadership to includeTwo-way managerial team workingFair and just treatment of direct reportsContext settingPlanningTask assignmentOngoing performance managementCoachingSelection and orientationDe-selection and dismissal