Senior Product Line / Product Line Manager - US Remote

Company: Sunnova Energy
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Brief Description of Sunnova Sunnova is a different kind of Power Company, offering solar and storage services to homeowners within the United States and its territories through our network of local solar dealers. Our mission is to Power Energy Independence TM and change the energy industry. At Sunnova, we believe in achieving more by working together; our diverse workforce allows an inclusive and innovative culture to power our long-term growth. Our people focus on thinking beyond traditional limits - and to do that, we need the creativity and energy of every person. Come be a part of the fastest growing segment of the energy industry!

The Sr Product Line/Product Line Manager Position

Sunnova is currently looking for an exceptional Sr Product Line/Product Line Manager to manage emerging products and technologies for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), EV Chargers, Load Controllers and other energy management systems for the home. This role will work closely with our technology partners to identify, specify, design, develop and test systems to ensure high quality, cost effective solutions are delivered to our customers. This role will collaborate with internal Sunnova teams to develop new product ideas, as well as with external dealers and technology partners to bring solutions to market. The Sr Product Line/Product Line Manager should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and exercise excellent time-management, with a structured approach to workload, a high attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.

Sr Product Line/Product Line Manager Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates and compares technologies and solutions for solar, storage, load management and EV chargers.
• Collaborates with senior management in developing roadmaps and technology stacks to support Sunnova's vision and strategy
• Collaborates with sales, operations and supply chain divisions to ensure right products are launched at the right time.
• Creates detailed customer use cases, technical requirements and reports associated with renewable systems and solutions.
• Documents end-user use cases and customer experience and provides feedback to the equipment manufacturers.
• Leads hands-on product pilot installations and market trials to evaluate new technologies and equipment. Develops and executes functional tests for new products and technologies.
• Analyzes and documents competitor products and solutions.
• Facilitates product requirements specifications and works closely with product managers to ensure product features and functionality of new equipment and technology meet the customer/market needs.
• Presents new product designs/recommendations to leadership for review and approvals.
• Identifies, measures, and improves processes.
  Minimum Requirements
  
  • Education required: BS degree in electrical engineering
  • Minimum years of experience required: 7 years in engineering/technology product management/engineering roles
  • Experience with and deep understanding of residential solar, energy storage, inverter and EV charging technologies and systems.
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    • Application Engineering or Product Management experience in products and solutions in renewable space.
    • Basic marketing experience.
      Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
      
      • Knowledge in hardware, embedded firmware and mechanical systems in the renewable space.
      • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work across the organization as well as external partner companies; ability to deliver complex technical presentation to technical and non-technical audience
      • Strong documentation skills
      • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
      • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
      • Strong technical skills
        Working Conditions
        
        • Open office environment if working in a Sunnova office
        • Estimated travel time of 10%
          Location:
          
          • Houston, TX
          • Remote working option for the first 6 months; may consider long-term remote work arrangement for the right candidate
            Benefits
            
            Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes:
            
            • Comprehensive benefits
            • Competitive compensation & annual bonus
            • Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave
            • Cell phone allowance for many roles
            • Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston; discounted fitness memberships through health provider
            • Complimentary garage parking in Houston
              We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
              
              If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process

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