Staff Technical Product Manager – Performance Modeling

Job Description:

Location

Fremont, CA / Hybrid (4 days in office)

About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Technical Product Manager – Performance Modeling to lead a sophisticated PV performance modeling and simulation platform used to evaluate energy yield, system performance, and scenario-based outcomes for utility-scale solar projects. This role requires deep understanding of PV system behavior and performance modeling, combined with strong product leadership and technical execution skills.

You will work closely with software engineering, data science, and PV subject matter experts to deliver a trusted, high-impact platform that supports internal teams and external customers in making critical design, commercial, and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Technical Ownership

• Own the product vision and roadmap for a PV performance modeling and simulation platform

• Define product strategy across use cases such as energy yield estimation, loss modeling, scenario analysis and comparisons

• Ensure modeling accuracy, transparency, and traceability while balancing usability and performance

• Drive roadmap decisions based on technical feasibility, modeling fidelity, and business impact

PV Modeling & Technical Leadership

• Partner with PV engineers on energy yield and performance modeling methodologies, loss trees, tracker behavior, system configurations, and design assumptions

• Translate PV modeling concepts into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria

• Make informed tradeoffs between model complexity, runtime performance, and user experience

Execution & Delivery

• Lead agile execution including backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and release management

• Work closely with engineering to deliver scalable, maintainable, and well-documented features

• Own end-to-end delivery of modeling enhancements, new inputs, outputs, and workflows

• Ensure robust validation, testing, and versioning of models and assumptions

Stakeholder & Customer Collaboration

• Engage directly with internal stakeholders such as sales, engineering, operations, and leadership

• Gather feedback from users on model accuracy, usability, and outputs

• Support customer-facing teams with technical explanations of modeling results and assumptions

• Communicate complex PV and modeling concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Technical Product Management, Engineering, or related fields.

• Education: MS or higher preferred. A BS is acceptable with additional relevant industry experience.

• Strong understanding of PV systems and PV performance modeling, including energy yield estimation and loss analysis

• Hands-on experience working with:

• • PV performance or simulation tools (internal or commercial)

  • PV system configurations, tracker behavior, and design parameters

• Proven ability to work deeply with engineering teams on complex, algorithm-driven products

• Experience writing detailed technical product requirements and specifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to modeling accuracy and detail

• Experience working in agile development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based platforms, APIs, or scalable analytics systems

• Familiarity with validation of models against measured or operational data

Nextpower 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 Nextpower’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextpower.com.  Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $200,000 to $230,000.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.