Manager – Pre
Manager - Pre-Sales Process Solutions Development
Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the world’s energy mix.
Basic Job Functions:
The Manager, Pre-Sales Process Solutions Development will manage and facilitate the architecture, design and delivery of innovative end –to-end solutions to enable First Solar Channel Partners in the identification, layout, design, estimation, permitting and financing of First Solar rooftop solutions. These processes will integrate with First Solar’s order to cash and CRM systems. This role will drive complex cross functional programs and translate business vision and requirements into technology based solutions with maximum ROI and supportability. Individual will work closely with department and or division leadership to establish requirements and manage expectations of solution(s). The successful individual will need to coach and mentor team members to expand their skill base.
Experience:
• OTC and CRM interface
• 5 - 10 years of experience in automating engineering and financial processes.
• 5 – 10 years of experience in Management/Program Management
• Experience integrating and converting systems to an enterprise standard.
• Experience architecting process that integrate with, image systems, document management systems, CAD systems, financial calculators and SaaS/Cloud and associated technologies / paradigms.
• 5 – 10 years of experience using MS Project or equivalent project management tools
• PMP certification preferred
• 3 years TOC Program Management experience, preferred
• Experience organizing and collaborating with various resources (both internal and external) to drive resolution of issues, complete small-to-large sized tasks/projects and formation of short/long term technology strategies and/or new service offerings.
Education:
• BS degree in an Engineering Discipline, required
• MS Degree in Engineering Discipline, preferred
• PMP Certification a plus.
Required Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to establish enterprise standards.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage the development of automated engineering system architectures and designs.
• Ability to make build verses buy decisions and communicate those decisions and criteria to executive leadership.
• Ability to manage the development of financial calculators.
• Ability to share knowledge and train internal teams required.
• Ability to handle multiple issues/tasks/projects of varying size simultaneously required.
• Ability to communicate effectively on phone, via e-mail, and in presentations required.
• Experience in mentoring and leading a global team of professionals in a fast paced environment.
• Critical thinking skills a must.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Proven interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills in a technology development environment
• Excellent negotiation skills to obtain cooperation and commitment to project deliverables
• Strong assertive characteristics to push projects through to completion and to partners with stakeholders to coordinate resources, activities and priorities for rapid project completion
• Excellent in innovational thinking
• Ability to select and build effective consultants and vendors relationships.
Essential Functions Responsibilities
• Manage the architecture, design and delivery of an innovative end -to-end solution that meets current rooftop solution business needs and accounts for future growth to enable:
o Auto layout generator/ configurator
o Design rules codification
o Building code viability indicator
o 90% engineered package
o Auto Permit Package
o Opportunity identification and pre-qualification tools
o Product catalog
o Credit checking
o Financing Calculator
o Proposal Engine / Estimators
• Translate business vision and requirements into technological solutions with maximum ROI and supportability.
• Foster and maintain good business relationships with executives, management and inter/intra departmental teams.
• Interface with department leadership to establish requirements and manage expectations of proposed solution(s).
• Build business case justifications for executive approval.
• Provide technical leadership and consulting to management, team and customers.
• Interface with multiple teams in challenging, collaborative, results driven work environment.
• Be able to identify and hire A-Players.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Performs other assignments as required.
• Approximately 25% travel may be required.
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