Company Name: Waaree Energies Ltd

Location: Mumbai

Website: www.waaree.com

Job Title: Product Manager - Solar Kits

Department: Rooftop Business

Location: Mumbai, India

Reports To: Business Head - Solar Kits

Role Overview

Waaree is looking for a dynamic and market-savvy Product- Manager Solar Kits to lead the end-to-end development, optimization, and lifecycle management of our Solar Kit offerings. The role demands a deep understanding of market needs, DISCOM/state-level regulatory requirements, and evolving trends across various solar segments. The candidate will play a pivotal role in designing tailored, regulation-compliant, and commercially viable Solar Kits for diverse customer categories across India and global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Market Research:

- Conduct in-depth market research to identify demand trends, competitor offerings, and technology benchmarks across different solar segments.

- Analyze customer pain points, distributor feedback, and installation challenges to develop differentiated kit offerings.

- Define and refine the- product- roadmap for Solar Kits aligned with market needs and Waaree's business goals.

- Segment-Specific Kit Development

Design and standardize Solar Kit configurations for:

- Residential sector

- Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector

- Utility-scale solar plants (including HT side components)

- PM-KUSUM agricultural solar pump schemes

- Off-grid and rural electrification segments

- Hybrid solar systems (solar + battery)

- Any new/emerging segments in the solar ecosystem

Regulatory & Local Customization:

- Develop kits customized by state in compliance with- local DISCOM rules, subsidy requirements, and approved components lists.

- Liaise with policy teams and distribution partners to stay updated on region-specific changes in technical guidelines or government programs.

Product- Lifecycle Management:

- Manage the full lifecycle of Solar Kits from concept to launch to phase-out.

- Optimize BOM (Bill of Materials), component selection, and sourcing alignment in collaboration with the Supply Chain and Procurement teams.

- Drive continuous improvement in kit design based on performance feedback and technology evolution.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

- Work cross-functionally with engineering, sales, sourcing, operations, and marketing teams to bring kits to market efficiently.

- Provide- product- training, documentation, and market intelligence to internal teams and channel partners.

- Support the sales team with pre-sales technical inputs and solution customization as required.

Technical Documentation & Enablement:

- Create- product specifications, data sheets, installation guides, and marketing collaterals for different kit SKUs.

- Ensure all kits meet technical certifications and compliance standards as required by regional/state norms.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Renewable Energy Engineering.

- MBA or post-graduate degree in Marketing, Product Management, or Strategy preferred.

Experience:

- 5-8 years of experience in product management, solution engineering, or system design within the solar industry.

- Deep familiarity with solar system components (modules, inverters, structures, cables, junction boxes, batteries, etc.).

- Proven experience in developing or managing solar product portfolios for different customer segments.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of Indian solar regulations, DISCOM policies, and government schemes like PM-KUSUM.

- Ability to synthesize market insights into product strategy.

- Technical understanding of grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid solar systems.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, product management tools, and data analysis.

- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.