Senior Product Manager; EM

General Role Description

Develop and execute strategies for the solar and energy storage inverter product line, and provide leadership for the assigned portfolio and Product Management team. Own product lifecycle strategy to align product priorities with the Mid-Range Plan, market needs, and business objectives

* Own and lead product lifecycle strategy for assigned products, including concept development, financial business case approval, product development, commercialization, release to sales, sustaining activities, product enhancements, cost reduction, technology refresh, and product retirement or replacement planning

* Lead, develop, and manage assigned Product Managers, Product Specialists, and/or related technical and commercial personnel, including organizational capability building

* Develop and execute 3-5 year product line strategies and translate the Mid-Range Plan into prioritized 1-2 year product roadmaps, investment recommendations, and execution plans

* Assess markets, primary potential clients, competitors, and existing and potential differentiation of Company's products, and recommend competitive options

* Solicit and evaluate input regarding potential new and enhanced products and solutions from Business Unit (BU) team members, clients, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders, and incorporate where appropriate to expand the Company's brand into new markets, businesses, and industries

* Monitor sales, margins, market share, quality, reliability, client satisfaction, and competitive position for assigned products; report significant changes and incorporate findings into strategic planning and product decisions

* Identify, evaluate, and lead opportunities to expand assigned product offerings into larger integrated systems, including potential use and integration with partner products

* Serve as the senior product authority and primary conduit and filter for new product ideas, requirements, priorities, and lifecycle decisions for assigned products

* Develop thorough product requirement documents for product and system development and ensure requirements reflect market needs, client value, profitability, quality, reliability, and technical feasibility

* Prioritize new and sustaining development projects and lead alignment with development teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specifications

* Lead complex or high-impact product development initiatives and cross-functional issue resolution, escalating risks and recommending trade-offs to BU and Company management as appropriate

* Ensure effective transition of products from development to commercialization and from commercialization to sustaining support, with clear ownership, communication, and accountability throughout the lifecycle

* Create and maintain release to sales processes and readiness criteria for new and sustaining product developments

* Provide technical, commercial, and strategic consulting, coaching, training, and mentoring to Product Managers, Product Specialists, Business Development, Sales, and Sales Application Engineering teams

* Create and update documentation for sales presentations and Sales Application Engineering, consistent with branding guidelines as defined by the Global Marketing team

* Create and maintain sales and marketing collateral, experience lists, and installed base listings for assigned products

* Develop and sustain productive relationships with clients, suppliers, partner organizations, the Company, and parent company contacts to support growth and facilitate timely resolution of issues and requests for assistance

* Lead cross-functional collaboration among Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Business…