Product Manager - Solar PV Module

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