Sr. Residential Product Manager

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501-1,000 employees

Global provider of solar energy solutions and storage

Company Overview

Qcells North America, a globally recognized energy solutions provider, offers a comprehensive range of services including solar cell and module production, energy storage, and energy retail. With a strong presence across multiple continents, Qcells stands out for its commitment to quality service and long-term partnerships in various markets, including utility, commercial, governmental, and residential. The company's diverse geographical headquarters in Seoul, Thalheim, and San Francisco, each focusing on different aspects of the business, underscores its industry leadership and competitive advantage.

Energy

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 14%

1 year growth

↑ 28%

2 year growth

↑ 28%

Locations

San Francisco, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Management

Sales

Communications

CategoriesNew

Product

Requirements

M.S. in a relevant technical field
15 years of technology industry experience
Demonstrated experience in product management, and technical product management, including developing and executing a strong product vision
Team management experience in large cross-function teams
Strong technological background in the EV industry, V2G, V1G, V2X, HEMS, EV charging standards, Smart Energy with the integration of bidirectional EVs, communications protocols, and networks
Profound experience in power electronics, power conversion, and system integration
Well-connected with industry groups and standardization groups like ISO 15118, CharIn, UL, and SAE
Established network with government bodies in the V2X field, like CEC, CPUC, DOE
Demonstrated ability and interest to apply fundamental electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics knowledge to analyze, test, and formulate solutions to complex engineering problems
Ability to communicate with customers, engineering, sales teams, and suppliers
Strong sense of ownership in work and product development
A team player with good interpersonal skills
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, either nationally or internationally
Must be authorized to work in the US

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, define, and implement the residential Smart Energy Ecosystem, including a bidirectional EV, charging station (EVSE), stationary storage (ESS), solar (PV), home energy management system (HEMS), smart panels, heat pumps, and other smart electrical components
Define and specify the overall system and platform architecture, including electrical, electronics, and communication
Identify needs and propose the development of new components (e.g. EVSE) or adapting existing products and manage the new product proposal processes
Propose business case and pricing model, market rollout
Manage the development of product line strategy and roadmap over the course of time
Define strategy roadmap, customer use cases, unique value proposition, customer interaction, and experience
Work with company executives to determine the strategic direction
Grow and lead the team of product managers and engineers
Act as a mentor and give technical guidance to the team and cross-functional collaborators
Build strategic relationships with internal and external partners to develop and implement technologies and products
Represent the company's interests in industry and standardization groups like ISO 15118, CharIn, UL, SAE, and government bodies like CEC and DOE
Approach EV manufacturers to integrate their EV into the Smart Energy Ecosystem as a bidirectional resource, toward the establishment of a business relationship
Work with aggregators to elaborate on the potential to integrate electrical grid services, toward the establishment of a business relationship
Interact with legal to screen and understand the impact of new or upcoming legislation and public funding opportunities
Perform investment review and due diligence in light of technology-centric expertise to help the management team in the decision-making processes of acquisitions

We are seeking a Sr. PM - Smart Residential Energy Systems. This position requires a seasoned engineering professional with a wide background and knowledge in Smart Energy ecosystems, EV charging and communication systems, EVSEs, home energy management systems, V1G, V2G, V2X, stationary storage, solar integration, policies, and standards.

This position will propose new and exciting product offerings to the Executive Leadership Team by playing an instrumental role in the growth of our total energy-providing business. We are looking for an expert in new residential applications such as EV chargers and many more. Although the position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, it requires international travel of up to 20% for technology and business-related research. This role will report to the Director of Global Product Management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research, analyze, define, and implement the residential Smart Energy Ecosystem, including a bidirectional EV, charging station (EVSE), stationary storage (ESS), solar (PV), home energy management system (HEMS), smart panels, heat pumps, and other smart electrical components.
Define and specify the overall system and platform architecture, including electrical, electronics, and communication
Identify needs and propose the development of new components (e.g. EVSE) or adapting existing products and manage the new product proposal processes
Propose business case and pricing model, market rollout
Manage the development of product line strategy and roadmap over the course of time
Define strategy roadmap, customer use cases, unique value proposition, customer interaction, and experience.
Work with company executives to determine the strategic direction
Grow and lead the team of product managers and engineers
Act as a mentor and give technical guidance to the team and cross-functional collaborators
Build strategic relationships with internal and external partners to develop and implement technologies and products
Represent the company’s interests in industry and standardization groups like ISO 15118, CharIn, UL, SAE, and government bodies like CEC and DOE.
Approach EV manufacturers to integrate their EV into the Smart Energy Ecosystem as a bidirectional resource, toward the establishment of a business relationship
Work with aggregators to elaborate on the potential to integrate electrical grid services, toward the establishment of a business relationship
Interact with legal to screen and understand the impact of new or upcoming legislation and public funding opportunities.
Perform investment review and due diligence in light of technology-centric expertise to help the management team in the decision-making processes of acquisitions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

M.S. in a relevant technical field
15 years of technology industry experience
Demonstrated experience in product management, and technical product management, including developing and executing a strong product vision
Team management experience in large cross-function teams
Strong technological background in the EV industry, V2G, V1G, V2X, HEMS, EV charging standards, Smart Energy with the integration of bidirectional EVs, communications protocols, and networks
Profound experience in power electronics, power conversion, and system integration
Well-connected with industry groups and standardization groups like ISO 15118, CharIn, UL, and SAE.
Established network with government bodies in the V2X field, like CEC, CPUC, DOE.
Demonstrated ability and interest to apply fundamental electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics knowledge to analyze, test, and formulate solutions to complex engineering problems  
Ability to communicate with customers, engineering, sales teams, and suppliers
Strong sense of ownership in work and product development
A team player with good interpersonal skills
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, either nationally or internationally
Must be authorized to work in the US