International Product Line Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Tennessee Office - Portland, TN

Position Type

Full Time

Description

Headquartered just north of Nashville, Tennessee, Shoals Technologies Group (Shoals) is a leading electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solar, energy storage, and solar OEM solutions provider. Since its founding in 1996, the Company has introduced innovative technologies and systems solutions that allow its customers to substantially increase installation efficiency and safety while improving system performance and reliability. Shoals is a recognized leader in the renewable energy industry, deploying solutions on over 70 GW of solar systems globally.

The Company has manufacturing facilities in Tennessee & Alabama, with sales personnel in Spain and Australia servicing Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Overview

The International Solar Product Line Manager (PLM) reporting to the Vice President, Product & Engineering, will be responsible for all aspects of creating and taking to market Shoals PV related EBOS offerings outside the US. The position requires a unique blend of electrical and mechanical engineering with business planning. A deep understanding of Utility scale solar projects and the application of electrical (DC/AC) control circuitry that forms part of Solar EBOS. This International Solar Product Manager will be on the leading edge of creating Shoals Technologies product solutions for the international PV market and must be capable, and able to work autonomously with a high degree of

accountability, supported by teams in Europe and the USA.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering profitable, differentiated products to international utility scale solar markets that deliver value to both EPCs and Developers/Owners
• Define market strategies and 3-year product roadmaps for new products and the existing product portfolio
• Play a key role in the manufacturing localization of products in Europe and Australia/Asia
• Lead in the definition of requirements for new products and solutions with a technical understanding of market specific components and designs
• Provide technical guidance on international utility scale solar EBOS designs for both cable harnesses and combiners/disconnect boxes
• Collect “voice of customer” for international markets
• Provide local and international market product training (internal and external stakeholders)
• Develop market intelligence and competitive analysis
• Works closely with engineering, sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, and customer care to ensure business case and customer satisfaction goals are met
• Manage all aspects of the product throughout its lifecycle including P&L
• Represent Product Line Management in Phase-Gate development gate reviews
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in required, Electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable
• Energy, or a related electrical field is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Product Management experience with a deep understanding of Solar
• EBOS and/or deep electrical systems experience
• Experience and understanding of manufacturing, both in-house and contract manufacturing
• Demonstratable leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of renewable energy market trends, international regulatory requirements, and
• international Industry standards.
• Ability to develop, articulate and implement strategy.
• A creative thinker with a passion for sustainability and clean energy solutions.
• Proficiency in product management tools and software.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed for customer visits, conferences, and industry events
• In addition to English, fluency in Spanish a plus
  
  

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.