• Lead downstream strategy development for both sustaining and NPI product lines • Develop targeting, positioning, claims, messaging, and sales tools for assigned product lines • Lead commercial launch strategy, tactics, and execution • Develop and execute pricing strategies • Work closely with marketing communications to develop messaging strategies and omni-channel campaigns • Develop deep clinical and technical knowledge for assigned product lines • Communicate frequently with top sellers to understand needs and opportunities • Analyze sales and market data to assess product performance and identify opportunities to accelerate growth

• Lead a team in developing and executing a multi-year product roadmap for the SMS business by identifying and quantifying market opportunities, developing and assessing product concepts, and driving the development and commercialization of the products. • Establish and execute product lifecycle management plans for each product line within the portfolio, including evolution of claims, COGS reduction, pricing analysis, SKU consolidation and product rationalization. • Provide strategic leadership to the cross-functional teams for product development projects. Provide input as the voice of customer through all stages of product development, and provide clear direction to the cross-functional team. • Maintain a prioritized list of product initiatives and work closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure support and resourcing according to the prioritization. Clearly and quantitatively justify projects by creating business cases and forecasting customer acceptance. • Work cross-functionally with leaders in other departments, including R&D, regulatory and clinical affairs, operations, finance, downstream marketing and sales. • Serve as a product expert, developing a deep understanding of the products in the portfolio and their applications. • Gather and evaluate customer input and be the portfolio champion, ensuring product performance meets expectations while exploring ways for continuous product improvement and market adoption growth. • Lead the development of the SMS business growth strategy through OTI’s annual strategy playbook process. • Lead the team in identifying, assessing and defining new segments for marketing and sales to target, including development of positioning and key messaging and financial projections. • Lead market research activities to better understand customer needs and market trends. Generate new insights that lead to the identification of new product and business opportunities. • Cultivate and nurture relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, advocacy organizations and external collaborators to drive product awareness and adoption and to advance product initiatives. • Read, understand and interpret relevant scientific literature, posters and presentations and synthesize into actionable information that can be shared within the organization. • Work with sales leadership to ensure support for key accounts as needed to drive ultimate customer satisfaction. • Partner with downstream marketing leaders to support the development of effective marketing plans and marketing collateral. • Lead the development of the SMS Long Range Plan 5-year financial projections. • Regularly analyze financial metrics to assess the health of the portfolio of products. Determine trends

• Manage the lifecycle of SMA's inverter portfolio, including string inverters, hybrid inverters, rapid shutdown, and BOS solutions for the residential and C&I segments. • Ensure system interoperability with storage solutions, grid requirements, and 3rd-party BOS equipment. • Lead certifications, compliance testing, and adherence to regional standards (IEEE, UL, NEC). • Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and threats. • Develop product requirements, specifications, and business cases for new hardware platforms. • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for inverter-related components. • Drive and coordinate product launches in alignment with sales and business development. • Represent SMA in standards committees and regulatory forums. • Support trade shows, internal training, and customer engagements. • Travel to Rocklin-based offices, tradeshows, and customer meetings as needed. • Travel to SMA Headquarters in Kassel, Germany for alignment within the Business Unit. • Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or management.

Top Skills' Details Top Skills 1) Ownership of end-to-end product management for technology or cloud‑based products 2) Strong ability to lead through influence in cross‑functional, matrixed environments 3) Data‑driven mindset with experience defining and using metrics and KPIs to guide decisions. 4) Experience with market analysis, business case development, and financial modeling. Preferred Skills 1) Experience working with cloud platforms, architecture, or enterprise technology solutions. 2) Background in product launch, enablement, and adoption strategies. 3) Familiarity with agile or iterative product development methodologies. Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves Role Overview The Product Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end success of a product or portfolio of products, ensuring alignment with both customer needs and business objectives. This role owns the full product lifecycle—from strategy and market evaluation through development, launch, adoption, and ongoing optimization. This role plays a critical part in shaping how products deliver value to customers and the business. The Product Manager ensures that innovation is intentional, outcomes are measurable, and cloud offerings continue to evolve in ways that matter. The ideal candidate brings strong product leadership, cross‑functional influence, and data‑driven decision‑making to drive outcomes across engineering, architecture, sales, and customer stakeholders. Key Responsibilities 1) Product Strategy & Vision: - Own and drive the product strategy and roadmap for assigned products, aligning customer value with the clients business goals. - Evaluate market opportunities through customer insights, competitive analysis, and industry trends, identifying areas where their unique capabilities can create differentiation. - Translate strategic vision into actionable product initiatives with measurable outcomes. 2) Product Development & Delivery - Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, design, sales, and operations teams to define, prioritize, and deliver product capabilities. - Own product requirements, backlog prioritization, and feature trade‑offs to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery. - Lead product development and launch activities, including enablement, internal communications, and readiness. 3) Business & Financial Ownership - Develop and maintain business plans, financial models, and opportunity validation for products and initiatives. - Define, track, and report on adoption metrics, business performance, and ROI. - Use data analysis to guide decisions, identify growth opportunities, and optimize product performance. 4) Lifecycle Management - Manage the full product lifecycle, including introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. - Continuously assess business and customer signals to evolve product positioning and investment strategy. - Identify opportunities for expansion, enhancement, or rationalization based on performance and market dynamics. 5) Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Serve as the primary product point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. - Communicate product strategy, priorities, and progress clearly and effectively to executive and cross‑functional audiences. - Build strong partnerships across the organization to drive alignment, adoption, and shared accountability. 6) User Experience & Adoption - Advocate for the end user and customer experience, ensuring products are intuitive, valuable, and easy to adopt. - Partner with enablement and go‑to‑market teams to drive successful product adoption and usage. - Gather feedback post‑launch to inform continuous improvement. Top Skills 1) Ownership of end-to-end product management for technology or cloud‑based products 2) Strong ability to lead through influence in cross‑functional, matrixed environments 3) Experience with market analysis, business case development, and financial modeling. 4) Data‑driven mindset with experience defining and using metrics and KPIs to guide decisions. 5) Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Preferred Skills 1) Experience working with cloud platforms, architecture, or enterprise technology solutions. 2) Background in product launch, enablement, and adoption strategies. 3) Familiarity with agile or iterative product development methodologies. Work Environment100% remote Supportive, collaborative team Fast-paced Deadline driven Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.