Senior Product Manager – Energy Storage, Inverter Solutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Act as the product management representative for international markets during the development of new inverter and battery products.

• Offer market-oriented technical insights during product definition, architectural discussions, and design evaluations.

• Assess product concepts and scrutinize technical solutions from the perspectives of customers and applications.

• Recognize product risks, identify missing functionalities, and pinpoint market voids.

• Assist HQ Product Management in prioritizing customer needs while balancing technical compromises.

• Serve as the liaison between international customers and HQ Product Management for technically challenging applications.

• Participate in significant customer meetings related to C&I and utility-scale opportunities.

• Convert customer requirements into actionable product suggestions.

• Lead the creation of Market Requirement Documents (MRDs) for new products and substantial enhancements.

• Collaborate with HQ during development to clarify application necessities and validate solutions.

• Contribute to technical evaluations, feature prioritization, and product roadmap development.

• Keep track of market trends and regulatory changes.

• Ensure compliance with overseas regulatory requirements during the development process.

• Work with certification experts and external laboratories during the validation process.

• Oversee product validation through the Test Center Cologne.

• Specify market-specific validation scenarios and application tests.

• Evaluate firmware and hardware performance from the customer's viewpoint.

• Confirm that products are prepared for market launch.

• Support the entire lifecycle of inverter and battery products from inception to phase-out.

• Contribute to portfolio strategy by leveraging market trends and competitive analysis.

• Assist in product launches and technical marketing initiatives.

• Provide technical product training for Sales and Technical Support teams.

• Aid Sales with technically intricate customer requests.

• Contribute to business cases for new products and investment opportunities.

• Build relationships with Product Management, R&D, Certification, Quality, and Technical Support teams.

• Collaborate with HQ teams located in Shanghai, Suzhou, and Xi'an.

• Encourage communication between international markets and the headquarters.

• Promote continuous enhancement of overseas product management processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Product Management, Application Engineering, Technical Product Management, or related fields.

• Extensive experience with photovoltaic inverters, hybrid inverters, and battery energy storage systems.

• Background in supporting technically demanding clients in residential, commercial, or utility sectors.

• Proven experience collaborating closely with hardware and firmware development teams.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Knowledge of power electronics, inverter topology, battery systems, and energy system architecture.

• Capability to discuss technical concepts with R&D and engineering teams.

• Awareness of international market requirements and customer applications.

• Experience in translating customer needs into organized product requirements.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and take charge of hands-on projects.

• Familiarity with international grid codes and product certification protocols.

• Experience with energy management systems or smart energy ecosystems.

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

• Proficiency in German is a plus.

• Knowledge of Chinese is beneficial but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse team of passionate experts in an exceptionally open-minded environment.

• Support for personal and professional development.

• Opportunities for internal growth within an international framework.

• Chance to become a member of an ambitious, energetic, and rapidly expanding team.

• Flat organizational structure.

• Quick decision-making processes.

• Strong potential to develop a long-term career path within the renewable energy sector.