Director Product, Storage & Inverters

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Director, Product, Modules, Storage & Inverters - North & Central America. Location: US Walnut Creek. At Canadian Solar, our mission is to bring solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide. As a leading solar panels & energy storage manufacturer, we prioritize sustainability across our operations. Through our subsidiaries—e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar Co.—we offer growth opportunities for employees with flexible work options.

Responsibilities:  

• Oversee the Product Roadmap for Modules, Storage, & Inverters in the Utility, C&I, & Residential markets.  
• Develop competitive strategies for product positioning in North & Central America, driving global product development.  
• Lead a team to gather market feedback, prioritize enhancements, & align product vision with market needs.  
• Craft 5-year business plans & financial models for new product development investments.  
• Manage product lifecycle from planning to tactical execution, including market strategy, budget, & reporting.  
• Identify technology trends, recommend partnerships, & support the launch of new products.  
• Collaborate with sales & engineering teams to train them on product specifications & market advantages.  
• Manage recruitment, performance management, & talent development in product management teams.  
• Travel up to 40%, including internationally.  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (Master’s preferred).  
• 10+ years of product management or development experience in PV, energy storage, or inverters.  
• 3+ years at Senior Manager/Director level in Energy Storage or related products.  
• Fluent in English (Spanish/Mandarin is a plus).  
• Expertise in Power Electronics, Energy Storage, & Battery technologies.  
• Strong strategic planning, financial analysis, & leadership skills.  
• Excellent communication, organizational, & presentation skills.

Benefits:  401(k) Retirement Plan, medical, dental, life, disability coverage, PTO, & sick days.  Full range of benefits including quarterly bonuses & incentives.