Senior Director, BESS Product Strategy & Platform

Qcells North America

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 296,000 - 329,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in California is seeking a Sr. Director of Product Management to lead end-to-end strategy and lifecycle for North American battery energy storage systems (BESS) and energy solutions.

Translate customer needs, market intelligence, technology trends, and project economics into differentiated hardware and software platforms for utility-scale and C&I markets. The role drives portfolio architecture, multi-year roadmaps, and cross-functional leadership across engineering,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or energy field; advanced degree preferred.
15+ years in BESS, solar, power electronics, or related tech with leadership in strategy and launches.
Deep knowledge of BESS architecture, utility-scale storage, and market dynamics.
Strong financial modeling, P&L, pricing, and investment prioritization.

Responsibilities

Own portfolio architecture and multi-year roadmaps across utility-scale and C&I markets.
Lead integrated platform development spanning hardware blocks, PCS, EMS/SCADA, and cloud software.
Drive NPI from concept to commercial launch with cross-functional alignment.
Build investment cases covering opportunity, revenue, cost, gross margin, and lifecycle economics.
Manage strategic partnerships and determine IP ownership vs. partnerships.
Oversee lifecycle management, upgrades, and reliability improvements.
Ensure safety, grid interconnection, and cybersecurity compliance.