Job Purpose/Mission
The Product Manager is responsible for the core of EAA’s product line. As a leader in the PAYGO sphere, our products are the first step into the homes of our customers and are a key part of the EEA customer lifetime value. The Product Manager will direct the product development process for EEA life-changing solutions and offerings.
In this role you will lead the development of large solar business systems (SBS) of 1kW – 5 kW across the Engie Energy Access markets. You will balance developing custom energy solutions for our customers as well productizing these offerings so they can be scalable.
You will own the end-to-end process of designing, implementing, monitoring, and scaling new products. This is an exciting role which requires creativity and strategic visioning as well as operational execution and working cross-functionally with our customer service, operations, sales, and technical teams on the ground.
Responsibilities
Manage the early-stage product development of 1+ kW solar systems and drive the products from pilot stage to commercial launch
Collaborate with country team departments (commercial, operations, product, support, etc…) to develop commercially viable solar solutions for diverse end users
Standardize the tools used for system sizing, bill of materials, pricing, ordering, and more
Curate a suite of products that are flexible to the customers’ needs while creating cost-effective standardization to allow the products to scale quickly across markets
Drive rigorous data analysis and insights to earn buy-in and further investment in the product range
Strategize how large solar systems will fit within the broader company business model
Identify and manage relationships with implementation partners to support operations in each of the EEA markets along with local teams
Work closely with procurement team to deliver fitting system components on a rapid timeline
Keep up with technology trends to improve efficiency, cost, logistics, and value to the customers
Knowledge and skills
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience (product management, project management, off-grid industry, customer insights, etc…)
Project management experience: entrepreneurial candidates who have started or contributed significantly to a particular project, team, or new company. Candidates who have seen projects through from start to finish, from design to scale up phase
Strong interpersonal skills to interface with all members of both the business and engineering teams
Ability to coordinate with a diverse group of stakeholders
Experience designing or building or supporting component based solar systems
Quantitative analysis skills and an understanding of effective technical communication and data visualization methods
Ability to breakdown technical decisions into a thorough decision-making process
Requirements:
Based in one of the following EEA African markets (Benin, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia)
Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of time
Language(s):
English
French is a plus
Technology:
Experience in technology required for the role
ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!
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