New Product Introduction Manager
Sunrun
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $85,617 - $114,156 per year
About the role
- SnapNrack Product Development: Implementation of Lean Startup product development methodology to test product ideas faster and begin further development.
- Management of product development process from beginning to end to ensure product is designed appropriately and in a timely manner in order to meet market window of opportunity.
- Product Implementation: Leadership in rollout of new product lines and business processes.
- Process drives product innovation and products drive product innovation. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing a plan to change installation crew organization and installation procedures.
- VOC Capture (Field Feedback): Collection and analysis of customer feedback, product ideas, and business improvement opportunities.
- Gathering of feedback from the “real world” at the installer level to improve products and make consistent incremental product improvements as well as game changing innovations.
- Breakthrough Product Research: Investigation into new technologies for ideas and potential partnerships.
- Research of additional product manufacturing methods to improve product design, manufacturability, and supply chain capabilities.
- Installation/Inventory Process Optimization: Evaluation of current state of Sunrun fleet and job material deployment to implement significant change and improve efficiency of total install process.
- Opportunities include truck standardized organization, transition from box trucks to pickup trucks, as well as job site deliveries.
- Support of escalated rooftop installation issues that arise due to uncertainty of field conditions and structures.
- All other projects / duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience required
- MS or MBA preferred
- Minimum of 8 years experience in field operations for a solar installation business and/or product management including relevant internships and co-ops
- Analytical and statistical (quantitative) skills
- Good understanding of construction process flow and mechanical products’ impact
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with sales and marketing organizations
- Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with all levels of the organization
- Hardworking, action-oriented, and results driven
- Proficiency in MS Office suite, including strong skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, hlookups) and general familiarity with new software systems
- Google Suite experience preferred
- Willingness to cooperate and accept added responsibilities
- Good understanding of Master Data and Databases
- Experience in process improvement initiatives
- Team player, experience in working in a highly cross-functional organization
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401k Plan + Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacations/Holidays
- Paid Baby Bonding Leave
- Employee Discounts
- PowerU - 100% Funded Education Programs
- Employee Donation Matching
- Volunteer Hour Rewards
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Lean Startup methodologyproduct developmentprocess optimizationanalytical skillsstatistical skillsconstruction process flowprocess improvementproduct managementmanufacturing methodsinstallation procedures
Soft skills
leadershipcommunication skillsteam playeraction-orientedresults drivencooperationcoordinationfeedback analysiscustomer feedback collectioncross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMSMBA