Job Description:
Nextracker is seeking a skilled and driven Sr. Software Product Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing our software products from our office.
In this role, you will lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for one or more of Nextracker’s software solutions, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and maximizing value for both customers and the company.
As the primary owner of assigned products, you’ll serve as a product evangelist, working closely with stakeholders across engineering, sales, and design to drive adoption and success. This role requires an innovative mindset, analytical approach, and strong understanding of both customer needs and market trends to guide product development and deliver high-impact solutions.
This position is a hybrid role that will be based at our office in Nashville, Tennessee.
Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do
Manage one or more of Nextracker software products with the goal of aligning the products with Nextracker’s Corporate goals and defining each product’s vision, KPIs and development roadmap
Assume complete ownership of assigned products by becoming an expert on the product and being the product evangelist who continuously strives to make the product successful driving user adoption and value to the company
Engage all the stakeholders in contributing to the product goals and aligning their respective functions with the product vision
Develop in-depth understanding of our customers to create buyer/user personas that inform product decisions.
Lead quantitative and qualitative research, synthesize findings, and make recommendations to senior product leadership.
Translate customer needs and business goals into intuitive, valuable product features.
Create user stories and work with UX designers on flows and prototypes.
Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure technical feasibility and timely delivery.
Continually track and analyze usage metrics to measure experience success and uncover areas for optimization.
Stay up to date on market trends, emerging best practices, and competitors.
Here is some of what you’ll need (required)
9+ years serving as a Software Product Manager for software applications, including in the renewable energy industry.
Strong background in managing energy infrastructure solutions, comprising hardware and software components
Passion for understanding customer needs and advocating for the customer experience.
Strong analytical abilities and data-driven mindset.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Here are a few of our preferred experiences
Experience managing highly technical, enterprise products from inception to scale
Experience working in the solar industry is a big plus
Experience with Solar Project Design and Monitoring applications is preferred
Utility scale solar experience is a plus
Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more.
Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons.
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.
Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.