| Job Description | Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the worlds energy mix.
Basic Job Functions: Primary Relationships: Systems Development, EPC Engineering, Construction, Operations/supply chain, Strategic Marketing, Sales, Technical Sales, Business Development, Product Management-Module, Product Management Systems/O&M/Performance Guarantee
Manages and Executes the Global Product Strategy/Action items for Balance of Systems/ systems development with focus on Ground Mount Applications from Idea Definition to End of Life for First Solar targeted markets.
Leads/cross-functionally manages the development and approval of the Balance of System product plans and deliverables in alignment with targeted buyer segment strategies, corporate strategy and business objectives.
Experience:
· Professional Experience - 3 to 5 years of professional experience including leading/management of in-direct teams. Experience in a rapidly growing, publically traded organization is preferred.
· Functional Experience minimum of two years of product management experience preferably working across multiple business units; channels; geographies.
· Industry Experience Ideally the candidate should have a background in the Solar Industry with designated experience from companies that are known for their exceptional product management skills in the industry. Other relevant industries include: industrial and high tech
· Geographic Experience Experience serving customers in multiple geographies is required
Education:
· An undergraduate degree in engineering is essential. A Masters of Science or MBA is preferred.
Required Skills:
· Leadership Skills:
o Demonstrated experience leading indirect cross-functional teams
o Ability to communicate to stakeholders and executive staff
· Analytical Skills:
o Demonstrated experience segmenting markets, collecting VOC, defining and prioritizing needs using QFD, defining market requirements, defining product requirements, product strategy
o Competitive analysis understanding of major players in the industry
o Total life cycle management analysis
· Communication Skills:
o Strong presentation and written skills; must be able to communicate across multiple regions and language barriers.
· Customer Engagement Skills:
o Ability to engage and communicate with customers at all organizational levels.
· General Business/Process Skills:
o Demonstrated ability to define and manage a business case and/or plan
o Experience leading and working within a phased gated product development system
Essential Functions:
Leads cross functional sub-teams in the development of select global BOS product plans that includes definition of
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Target Buyer Segments and Business Objectives
Forecasted Demand with Defined Scenarios and Drivers
Prioritized Market and Functional Requirements
Product Positioning Strategy/Target Value Proposition
Product Level Competitive Analysis/War-Gaming
Product Strategy and Product Roadmap with Defined
Product Specification
Go to Market Plan
Communication Plan
Business Case/Plan
Market Validation
Functional Strategies that support Product Strategy and Go to Market Plan
Demonstrates and aligns Product Strategy with Target Buyer Segment Strategies, and Corporate Strategy
Leads phase-gated New Product Introduction Process through Business Case/product Requirements Approval for Module Products/Projects that impact Form/Fit/Function
Leads cross functional teams in the product life cycle management for BOS; including but not limited to
Product Launch
Market/Product Regulatory requirements
Product Metric/Continuous Improvement (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Customer Sat, etc..)
Product Warranty
Capacity Planning/Allocation
Product Obsolescence
Leads and manages cross-functional team in the development of key Product Technical Collateral/Sales Tools and Commercial Policy, including:
Product Requirements
Product Specification
Product Documentation Kit
Product Application Notes/White Papers
Product Warranty
Product Economic Value Proposition Vs. Competing Alternatives
Supports Business Development/Technical Sales in Customer/Channel Product Training.
Regularly interacts with industry leaders and the learning community in order to stay abreast of industry changes
Supports Technical Sales in customer engagements defined by the customer need to understand product specification and/or the product strategy and roadmap
Leads responsible action items for regular Product Plan Reviews to ensure organizational alignment around the evolving strategy and plan development |
| | Company | | First Solar, Inc. | Job Code | | State or Province | | New Jersey | | |
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