Product Manager, Power Systems Solutions
SMA America
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $129,000 - $145,000 per year
About the role
- Manage the lifecycle of SMA's inverter portfolio, including string inverters, hybrid inverters, rapid shutdown, and BOS solutions for the residential and C&I segments.
- Ensure system interoperability with storage solutions, grid requirements, and 3rd-party BOS equipment.
- Lead certifications, compliance testing, and adherence to regional standards (IEEE, UL, NEC).
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
- Develop product requirements, specifications, and business cases for new hardware platforms.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for inverter-related components.
- Drive and coordinate product launches in alignment with sales and business development.
- Represent SMA in standards committees and regulatory forums.
- Support trade shows, internal training, and customer engagements.
- Travel to Rocklin-based offices, tradeshows, and customer meetings as needed.
- Travel to SMA Headquarters in Kassel, Germany for alignment within the Business Unit.
- Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or energy engineering with a focus on product management or product marketing required; Master's degree in electrical industrial engineering or business administration with a similar focus is a strong plus.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Agile certification desired.
- Proven leadership and communication skills, preferably in international settings and at the executive level.
- PV background and experience strongly desired.
- Deep understanding of solar PV inverter market dynamics.
- Adept at developing product roadmaps that align with short, mid-term, and long-term market requirements.
- Strong technical expertise in PV inverter technology and BOS integration.
- Knowledge of compliance standards (IEEE 1547, UL 1741, UL 3741, UL 2941, IEEE 2800).
- Experience managing product lifecycles in global markets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across international teams.
- Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required. Proficiency in German or Spanish is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage (including $0 premium options).
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product managementproduct marketingPV inverter technologyBOS integrationmarket analysisproduct roadmapscompliance standardsAgile methodologytechnical expertiseproduct lifecycle management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationinternational team engagementcustomer engagementvendor coordinationtraining supportexecutive-level communication
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringBachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in energy engineeringMaster's degree in electrical industrial engineeringMaster's degree in business administrationAgile certification