First Solar · 1 month ago
Manager- Product Management USA
Perrysburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $139K/yr
10+ years expFirst Solar is a leader in the solar energy industry, and they are seeking a Manager – Product Management to lead the PV module products life cycles. The role involves developing a competitive product roadmap, managing product requirements, and driving cross-functional alignment to maximize product profitability and competitiveness.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Lead team of Product Engineer(s) and Intern(s) and drive cross-functional alignment with Primary Relationship groups on module product impactful changes and new product launches
Lead development and implementation of PV global module product roadmap to maximize profitability and competitiveness through in-depth comprehension of technical, business, and market factors
Monitor and engage with tens of projects simultaneously, while further applying perspective of tens of strategic, commercial, market and technology trends to influence those projects, requirements, and deliverables to achieve profitable outcomes
Lead definition of module product requirements and advocating customer needs are met. Oversee any new module products by direct interaction and influence with other product leaders to deliver an integrated product solution strategy
Maximize market adoption of new/improved products via product/sales collateral development, consultation and channel support by defining value proposition and competitive differentiation, along with the collateral and communication to execute market launch
Maximize product value during active service life while minimizing operations and warranty risks
Manage/drive continuous improvement initiatives to support product scale
Develop and manage product obsolescence strategies
Manage the development and approval of module product warranty deliverables in alignment with targeted buyer segment strategies, emerging market requirements, business objectives and corporate risk profiles. Maintain failure and warranty costing models
Manage module product warranty continuous risk management roadmap and lead cross functional initiatives to improve the utilization of risk dollars through avoidance, mitigation and transference of risk
Develop standardized module product warranty agreement terms and constructs, negotiation playbooks, sales collateral and training materials
Lead cross functional team in the development of select global module product warranty & guarantee product plans and evaluation of warranty & guarantee risk exposure
Contributes strategic insight to development and refinement of new market or segment development, technology advances and product roadmaps
Develop organizational consensus on strategic technical issues, positions, and policies by managing complex, cross-functional, and global initiatives and indirect teams
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An undergraduate degree in engineering is required
Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience including minimum three (3) years in a leadership role
Minimum five (5) years of product management experience that includes a total system application scope with demonstrated leadership alignment and successful product outcomes as direct result of candidate's product management contributions
Ideally the candidate should have a background in the Solar Industry with designated experience from companies that are known for their exceptional product management skills in the industry
Accountability: Takes responsibility for one's actions, doesn't point fingers, and delivers results aligned with organizational goals
Collaboration: Works with others to achieve a common goal with the possibility of producing an outcome greater than one that would be developed in silo
Strategic Thinking: Has a strategic mindset, identifies upcoming trends, opportunities and risks, and crafts effective strategies to meet both short-term and long-term objectives
Understanding the Competitive Landscape: Comprehends organizational standing relative to competitors, leverages industry knowledge for competitive advantage
Business Partnership: Works closely with stakeholders across the organization to achieve business objectives
Agility: Constantly evolves to capitalize on emerging opportunities in a rapidly changing environment
Customer Knowledge: Understands the needs, preferences, and expectations of customers to provide a tailored and personalized service
Effective Communication Skills: Clearly articulates ideas, thoughts, and information to different audiences
Proficient in Power BI and AI tools
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
Preferred
A Master of Science and/or MBA is preferred
Experience in a rapidly growing, publicly traded organization is preferred
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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