Job Description

Product Manager – Solar PV Modules Company: Loom Solar Department: Product Management Function: Solar PV Modules Location: Faridabad / Delhi NCR Experience: 6–12 years Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. – Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing or related field Reporting To: CPO / Business Head – Solar Modules 1. Role Purpose Loom Solar is building a large-scale solar module business with a focus on technology, quality, cost competitiveness, manufacturing excellence and market leadership . We are looking for a Product Manager – Solar Panels who will own the complete product lifecycle of Loom Solar PV modules: Market Research → Product Strategy → Technology Selection → Product Development → Manufacturing → Certification → Costing → Pricing → Launch → Market Feedback → Product Improvement The Product Manager will work closely with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, EPC, Finance and Service teams . The objective is to build a competitive solar-panel portfolio for: Residential rooftop PM Surya Ghar C&I rooftop EPC projects Open Access Utility-scale projects Government projects Export markets 2. Product Portfolio Ownership Own the complete Loom Solar module portfolio across different technologies and applications. Module categories Residential rooftop modules C&I modules Utility-scale modules DCR modules Non-DCR modules Domestic modules Export modules Special application modules Technology roadmap Evaluate and develop products based on: Mono PERC TOPCon HJT Bifacial modules N-type technologies Higher-wattage modules High-efficiency modules Glass-glass modules Future PV technologies Continuously identify the next generation of solar technology for Loom Solar. 3. Product Strategy Develop a 3-year Solar Module Product Roadmap . Define: Product families Wattage range Module dimensions Cell technology Cell size Efficiency targets Bifaciality Temperature coefficient Warranty Target cost/W Target selling price/W Target gross margin Identify gaps between Loom Solar's portfolio and market requirements. 4. Market & Customer Research Regularly interact with: Solar dealers Distributors EPC companies System integrators Installers C&I customers Project developers Government customers Utility companies Export customers Understand customer requirements around: Wattage Efficiency Price Dimensions Weight Warranty Availability DCR requirements Bankability Degradation Product reliability Delivery lead time Convert customer feedback into product requirements. 5. Product Development Own the complete module-development process: Customer Requirement → PRD → Cell Selection → BOM → Prototype → Testing → Certification → Pilot Production → Mass Production → Launch Define and manage: Cell technology Cell size Number of cells Module architecture Glass Encapsulant Backsheet / glass Frame Junction box Connector Busbar architecture Interconnection Bifaciality Power output Efficiency Mechanical load Temperature coefficient 6. Solar Cell & BOM Management Work closely with Procurement and R&D to select the right components. Evaluate: Cells Efficiency Power Degradation LID/LeTID Reliability Availability Cost Materials Glass EVA/POE Backsheet Aluminium frame Junction box Connector Ribbon Sealants Packaging Maintain a BOM cost and performance dashboard . 7. Product Cost Management Own the product economics. Track: Cell Cost + BOM + Manufacturing Cost + Packaging + Logistics + Warranty = Product Cost Monitor: ₹/W Cost/W BOM variance Yield Scrap Manufacturing conversion cost Warranty provision Logistics cost Drive continuous cost reduction without compromising product quality . 8. Manufacturing Collaboration Work closely with the manufacturing team to improve: Module efficiency Line yield Throughput First-pass yield Scrap Cell breakage EL defects Soldering quality Lamination quality Visual quality Module reliability Support new product introduction: NPI → Pilot → Validation → Mass Production Ensure new products can be manufactured economically at scale. 9. Quality & Reliability Own the product-quality feedback loop. Monitor: EL defects Micro-cracks Hotspots Delamination PID Junction-box failures Connector failures Glass breakage Frame issues Power degradation Field failures Warranty claims Lead: RCA → CAPA → Engineering Change → Validation → Product Improvement 10. Product Testing Define product-validation requirements covering: EL testing IV testing Hi-Pot Insulation testing Thermal cycling Damp heat Humidity freeze Mechanical load Hail testing UV exposure PID testing LID/LeTID Salt mist where applicable Ammonia testing where applicable Dust/sand testing where applicable Work with Quality and external laboratories for product qualification. 11. Certification & Compliance Own the product certification roadmap and documentation. Coordinate with Quality, Engineering and certification agencies for applicable: BIS requirements IEC standards ALMM requirements DCR requirements MNRE requirements Utility requirements Export-market certifications Maintain a product compliance matrix for every module family. 12. Product Warranty Develop product warranty strategy based on: Product warranty Performance warranty Annual degradation Linear degradation curve First-year degradation End-of-life performance Benchmark warranty structures across the market. Work with Quality and Finance to calculate: Warranty Risk → Provision → Product Cost 13. Pricing & Commercial Management Develop product pricing based on: Cost/W + Market Price/W + Product Value + Channel Margin + Target Gross Margin Manage pricing for: Retail Dealer Distributor EPC C&I Utility Government Export Track competitor pricing weekly/monthly. 14. Competitive Intelligence Build a monthly competitor tracker covering: Product wattage Module efficiency Technology Dimensions Weight Warranty Degradation Price/W Availability Certifications Dealer margin Product launches Track major domestic and international module manufacturers. Convert competitive intelligence into product and pricing decisions. 15. Product Launch Own the complete product-launch process. Prepare: Product name Product positioning Datasheet Technical specifications Installation guidelines Warranty document Product packaging Product photographs Sales presentation Product comparison Dealer communication Training material Coordinate launch with: Sales + Marketing + Manufacturing + Supply Chain + Service 16. Sales & Dealer Enablement Train the sales and channel organization on: Module technology Product benefits Technical specifications Product selection Competitor comparison Warranty Installation Customer objections Create: Dealer product guides Installer training Technical FAQs Competitor battle cards Product comparison sheets Module sizing guidelines 17. Product Forecasting Work with Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to develop: Monthly demand forecast Product-wise forecast Wattage-wise forecast Technology-wise forecast Channel-wise forecast Monitor: Forecast → Production Plan → Inventory → Sales → Stock Age Improve forecast accuracy and reduce obsolete inventory. 18. Product Portfolio Management Every quarter review: Keep → Improve → Replace → Launch → Exit Identify: Slow-moving products High-margin products High-volume products Strategic products Products with quality issues Products becoming technologically obsolete Ensure Loom Solar does not maintain an unnecessarily complex SKU portfolio. 19. Product Digitalization Work with the technology team to build product-level digital systems covering: Product catalogue Datasheets Serial-number tracking Warranty registration Product authentication Installation tracking Field-performance monitoring Customer complaints Product recall/traceability where required 20. Key KPIs KPI Measurement Module Revenue ₹ Crore Module Volume MW Market Share % Gross Margin % Cost/W ₹/W ASP/W ₹/W Module Efficiency % Manufacturing Yield % Product Failure Rate % Warranty Claims % New Products Launched Number Product Development Cycle Days Forecast Accuracy % Inventory Days Days Customer Complaints Number Repeat Purchase % Product Availability % 21. First 90 Days First 30 Days Understand Loom Solar's complete module portfolio. Visit manufacturing facilities. Study current BOM and product costs. Meet key dealers, EPCs and customers. Analyze warranty and quality data. Complete competitor product mapping. Day 31–60 Prepare: Loom Solar 3-Year PV Module Product Roadmap including: Residential C&I Utility DCR Export TOPCon HJT Bifacial High-wattage modules Define target: Wattage Efficiency Cost/W ASP/W Gross margin Warranty Day 61–90 Finalize priority new products. Prepare PRDs. Finalize BOM targets. Start NPI projects. Establish competitor dashboard. Establish product-quality dashboard. Establish monthly product review with management. 22. Ideal Candidate Must Have 6–12 years of experience in solar PV/module/product management. Strong understanding of crystalline silicon PV modules. Experience with solar module manufacturing. Strong knowledge of PV module BOM. Experience in product development/NPI. Understanding of solar cell technologies. Experience with quality and reliability. Understanding of module certification. Strong commercial and analytical skills. Preferred Experience with: TOPCon HJT Bifacial modules Glass-glass modules DCR modules ALMM Large-scale solar projects Module manufacturing Export markets PV testing/certification Solar cell procurement 23. Core Competencies Technical Solar PV technology Solar cells Module architecture Materials Manufacturing Quality Reliability Testing Product Management Product strategy Product roadmap PRD NPI Product lifecycle SKU management Competitive intelligence Commercial Cost/W Pricing Margin BOM optimization Vendor management Market analysis Leadership Ownership Customer focus Cross-functional leadership Data-driven decision making Problem solving Speed of execution 24. Success Definition The Product Manager will be responsible for building a solar-module portfolio that delivers: Higher Efficiency + Lower Cost/W + Better Reliability + Faster Innovation + Stronger Customer Value The ultimate objective is to make Loom Solar's PV module portfolio technology-led, cost-competitive, reliable and scalable from residential rooftop to large utility-scale projects . Requirements Must Have 6–12 years of experience in solar PV/module/product management. Strong understanding of crystalline silicon PV modules. Experience with solar module manufacturing. Strong knowledge of PV module BOM. Experience in product development/NPI. Understanding of solar cell technologies. Experience with quality and reliability. Understanding of module certification. Strong commercial and analytical skills. Preferred Experience with: TOPCon HJT Bifacial modules Glass-glass modules DCR modules ALMM Large-scale solar projects Module manufacturing Export markets PV testing/certification Solar cell procurement Benefits 1. Freedom : We allow you freedom to “follow your passion” 2. Opportunity to work with India’s fastest growing SMB Company 3. Regular Training of Professional Skills such as Leadership, Problem Solving and Product offerings. 4. Multifold chances increase to build the career in Solar Energy Sector 5. Exponential Growth in Salary and other remuneration 6. Great learning curve and hand on experience with leadership team about solar in future