VP of Product – Solar and Energy Storage

AD Energy is partnering with a global Energy Manufacturer to hire a new senior management position: Head of Product for North America.

The business are at the very forefront of Innovation when it comes to Solar Energy. With a leading position in the Residential space, a growing Commercial and Industrial segment and a plan to further develop the Utility area, we are talking about a company that are doing some incredible things.

As a senior Director, you will be leading part of the successful group of multi-disciplinary engineers and project management professionals.

You will be responsible for the design end to end of some of the most important and highly valued products, focussed across Residential and Commercial installations.

You will report directly to the VP Product in HQ, as well as having interaction with marketing, sales and the technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design teams that develop multi-disciplinary products from idea to mass production on time and on budget.

• Develop and manage engineering teams that exceeds goals with a positive and collaborative environment ideal for long-term professional development.

• Detailed and organized project management, budget projections and program execution towards consistent delivery of high-quality products.

• Manage the interaction between sales, marketing and service teams to ensure customer needs are fully understood and we are creating a world class roadmap for the future

Qualifications:

• At least 8+ years of senior level multi-disciplinary engineering management/leadership experience.

• Bsc or above degree in electrical engineering

• Familiar with cost reduction processes, ideally in a fast growing international business

• Start-up to scale-up experience. Track record of building exceptional, scalable teams to successfully launch products.

• Ability to lead multi-cultural/international, multi-disciplinary team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to think creatively, be a self-starter working independently as necessary. Collaborative leader that puts the team first.

• Success in recruiting, hiring, training, managing and retaining high-performing individuals and teams.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a core team in a global business. The products under your remit will shape the next 3-5 years direction of the company.

On offer is a very competitive basic salary, with a bonus scheme linked to agreed MBO. You will also be enrolled into a lucrative LTIP from day one.

Apply now to discuss in more detail.