Product Manager, Power Systems Solutions

SMA America

Product Manager responsible for managing SMA's inverter portfolio across residential, commercial, and industrial segments. Collaborating globally to ensure compliance, interoperability, and successful vendor coordination.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $129,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 third-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

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or energy engineering with a focus on product management or product marketing required.
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.
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

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementproduct marketingPV inverter technologyBOS integrationmarket analysisproduct roadmapscompliance standardsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillssystem interoperability

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillsinternational experiencecollaborationcustomer engagementvendor coordinationtraining supportadaptabilitystrategic thinkingteam coordination

Certifications

Agile certification