Product Manager, Frankfurt, Germany

My client is a leading thin-film solar PV cell and Module manufacturer and developer. They produce solar modules with a high degree of flexibility. The size of the module and the materials used to package the solar cells can be adjusted according to the customer’s application. Their ability to combine both, functionality and design is key mandatory for applications like solar components in Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). They are now looking to recruit an experienced and skilled product manager to join their team.

Core Criteria:
My client is seeking an experienced individual with a strong technical background to lead their marketing and product positioning  efforts worldwide with a focus on the BIPV market.

Responsibilities:-

• ·         Detailed market analysis on a product and system level
• ·         Produce documents for custiomers  to prepare the market for new products
• ·         Develop detailed business plans
• ·         Technical sales and customer training
• ·         Drive cooperation with customers/partners
• ·         Define products based on existing technology roadmap, market feedback and other innovation opportunities together with all relevant functions
• ·         Coordinate between the various functions (R&D, Engineering, Production, Project Management, O&M, Sales etc.)
• ·         Produce documents for custiomers  to prepare the market for new products

Education:-

• Must have strong educational background in Engineering and /or Economics or Business Administration

Core Requirements:-

• ·         At least 5 years experience in managing complex products and solutions for the B2B market in the solar industry
• ·         Strong analytical skills
• ·         Strong team player

General Requirements:-

• ·         Good MS Office skills (excellent Excel skills). 
• ·         Proven ability to communicate across all levels of an organization
• ·         Ability to manage multiple projects
• ·         Ability to travel internationally

• Good time management skills and multi-tasking skills

Key Skills:

Solar PV, Engineering and /or Economics or Business Administration degree, good organizational skills, attention to detail, good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, team leadership(strong advantage)and Fluency in German and a good level of spoken English.

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@viridiumassociates.com, call us on +44 (0) 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com.  No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above.