Product Manager – Solar PV Modules

Company: Loom Solar

Department: Product Management

Function: Solar PV Modules

Location: Faridabad / Delhi NCR

Experience: 6–12 years

Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. – Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing or related field

Reporting To: CPO / Business Head – Solar Modules

1. Role Purpose

Loom Solar is building a large-scale solar module business with a focus on technology, quality, cost competitiveness, manufacturing excellence and market leadership.

We are looking for a Product Manager – Solar Panels who will own the complete product lifecycle of Loom Solar PV modules:

Market Research → Product Strategy → Technology Selection → Product Development → Manufacturing → Certification → Costing → Pricing → Launch → Market Feedback → Product Improvement The Product Manager will work closely with R&D;, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, EPC, Finance and Service teams.

The objective is to build a competitive solar-panel portfolio for:

- Residential rooftop

- PM Surya Ghar

- C&I; rooftop

- EPC projects

- Open Access

- Utility-scale projects

- Government projects

- Export markets

2. Product Portfolio Ownership

Own the complete Loom Solar module portfolio across different technologies and applications.

Module categories

- Residential rooftop modules

- C&I; modules

- Utility-scale modules

- DCR modules

- Non-DCR modules

- Domestic modules

- Export modules

- Special application modules

Technology roadmap

Evaluate and develop products based on:

- Mono PERC

- TOPCon

- HJT

- Bifacial modules

- N-type technologies

- Higher-wattage modules

- High-efficiency modules

- Glass-glass modules

- Future PV technologies

Continuously identify the next generation of solar technology for Loom Solar.

3. Product Strategy

Develop a 3-year Solar Module Product Roadmap.

Define

- Product families

- Wattage range

- Module dimensions

- Cell technology

- Cell size

- Efficiency targets

- Bifaciality

- Temperature coefficient

- Warranty

- Target cost/W

- Target selling price/W

- Target gross margin

Identify gaps between Loom Solar's portfolio and market requirements.

4. Market & Customer Research

Regularly interact with
- Solar dealers

- Distributors

- EPC companies

- System integrators

- Installers

- C&I; customers

- Project developers

- Government customers

- Utility companies

- Export customers

Understand customer requirements around
- Wattage

- Efficiency

- Price

- Dimensions

- Weight

- Warranty

- Availability

- DCR requirements

- Bankability

- Degradation

- Product reliability

- Delivery lead time

Convert customer feedback into product requirements.

5. Product Development

Own the complete module-development process:

Customer Requirement → PRD → Cell Selection → BOM → Prototype → Testing → Certification → Pilot Production → Mass Production → Launch

Define and manage

- Cell technology

- Cell size

- Number of cells

- Module architecture

- Glass

- Encapsulant

- Backsheet / glass

- Frame

- Junction box

- Connector

- Busbar architecture

- Interconnection

- Bifaciality

- Power output

- Efficiency

- Mechanical load

- Temperature coefficient

6. Solar Cell & BOM Management

Work closely with Procurement and R&D; to select the right components.

Evaluate

Cells

- Efficiency

- Power

- Degradation

- LID/LeTID

- Reliability

- Availability

- Cost

Materials

- Glass

- EVA/POE

- Backsheet

- Aluminium frame

- Junction box

- Connector

- Ribbon

- Sealants

- Packaging

Maintain a BOM cost and performance dashboard.

7. Product Cost Management

Own the product economics.

Track

Cell Cost + BOM + Manufacturing Cost + Packaging + Logistics + Warranty = Product Cost

Monitor

- ₹/W

- Cost/W

- BOM variance

- Yield

- Scrap

- Manufacturing conversion cost

- Warranty provision

- Logistics cost

Drive continuous cost reduction without compromising product quality.

8. Manufacturing Collaboration

Work closely with the manufacturing team to improve:

- Module efficiency

- Line yield

- Throughput

- First-pass yield

- Scrap

- Cell breakage
- EL defects

- Soldering quality

- Lamination quality

- Visual quality

- Module reliability





Support recent product introduction

NPI → Pilot → Validation → Mass Production

Ensure new products can be manufactured economically at scale.

9. Quality & Reliability

Own the product-quality feedback loop.

Monitor

- EL defects

- Micro-cracks

- Hotspots

- Delamination

- PID

- Junction-box failures

- Connector failures

- Glass breakage

- Frame issues

- Power degradation

- Field failures

- Warranty claims

Lead

RCA → CAPA → Engineering Change → Validation → Product Improvement

10. Product Testing

Define product-validation requirements covering:

- EL testing

- IV testing

- Hi-Pot

- Insulation testing

- Thermal cycling

- Damp heat

- Humidity freeze

- Mechanical load

- Hail testing

- UV exposure

- PID testing

- LID/LeTID

- Salt mist where applicable

- Ammonia testing where applicable

- Dust/sand testing where applicable

Work with Quality and external laboratories for product qualification.

11. Certification & Compliance

Own the product certification roadmap and documentation.

Coordinate with Quality, Engineering and certification agencies for applicable:

- BIS requirements

- IEC standards

- ALMM requirements

- DCR requirements

- MNRE requirements

- Utility requirements

- Export-market certifications

Maintain a product compliance matrix for every module family.

12. Product Warranty

Develop product warranty strategy based on:

- Product warranty

- Performance warranty

- Annual degradation

- Linear degradation curve

- First-year degradation

- End-of-life performance

Benchmark warranty structures across the market.

Work with Quality and Finance to calculate:

Warranty Risk → Provision → Product Cost

13. Pricing & Commercial Management

Develop product pricing based on:

Cost/W + Market Price/W + Product Value + Channel Margin + Target Gross Margin

Manage pricing for

- Retail

- Dealer

- Distributor

- EPC

- C&I;

- Utility

- Government

- Export

Track competitor pricing weekly/monthly.

14. Competitive Intelligence

Build a monthly competitor tracker covering:

- Product wattage

- Module efficiency

- Technology

- Dimensions

- Weight

- Warranty

- Degradation

- Price/W

- Availability

- Certifications

- Dealer margin

- Product launches

Track major domestic and international module manufacturers.

Convert competitive intelligence into product and pricing decisions.

15. Product Launch

Own the complete product-launch process.

Prepare

- Product name

- Product positioning

- Datasheet

- Technical specifications

- Installation guidelines

- Warranty document

- Product packaging

- Product photographs

- Sales presentation

- Product comparison

- Dealer communication

- Training material

Coordinate launch with

Sales + Marketing + Manufacturing + Supply Chain + Service

16. Sales & Dealer Enablement

Train the sales and channel organization on:

- Module technology

- Product benefits

- Technical specifications

- Product selection

- Competitor comparison

- Warranty

- Installation

- Customer objections

Create
- Dealer product guides

- Installer training

- Technical FAQs

- Competitor battle cards

- Product comparison sheets

- Module sizing guidelines

17. Product Forecasting

Work with Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to develop:

- Monthly demand forecast

- Product-wise forecast

- Wattage-wise forecast

- Technology-wise forecast

- Channel-wise forecast

Monitor

Forecast → Production Plan → Inventory → Sales → Stock Age

Improve forecast accuracy and reduce obsolete inventory.

18. Product Portfolio Management

Every quarter review

Keep → Improve → Replace → Launch → Exit

Identify

- Slow-moving products

- High-margin products

- High-volume products

- Strategic products

- Products with quality issues

- Products becoming technologically obsolete

Ensure Loom Solar does not maintain an unnecessarily complex SKU portfolio.

19. Product Digitalization





Work with the technology team to build product-level digital systems covering:

- Product catalogue

- Datasheets

- Serial-number tracking

- Warranty registration

- Product authentication

- Installation tracking

- Field-performance monitoring

- Customer complaints

- Product recall/traceability where required

20. Key KPIs

KPI

Measurement

Module Revenue

₹ Crore

Module Volume

MW

Market Share

%

Gross Margin

%

Cost/W

₹/W

ASP/W

₹/W

Module Efficiency

%

Manufacturing Yield

%

Product Failure Rate

%

Warranty Claims

%

New Products Launched

Number

Product Development Cycle

Days

Forecast Accuracy

%

Inventory Days

Days

Customer Complaints

Number

Repeat Purchase

%

Product Availability

%

21. First 90 Days

First 30 Days

- Understand Loom Solar's complete module portfolio.

- Visit manufacturing facilities.

- Study current BOM and product costs.

- Meet key dealers, EPCs and customers.

- Analyze warranty and quality data.

- Complete competitor product mapping.

Day 31–60

Prepare

Loom Solar 3-Year PV Module Product Roadmap including:

- Residential

- C&I;

- Utility

- DCR

- Export

- TOPCon

- HJT

- Bifacial

- High-wattage modules

Define target
- Wattage

- Efficiency

- Cost/W

- ASP/W

- Gross margin

- Warranty

Day 61–90

- Finalize priority new products.

- Prepare PRDs.

- Finalize BOM targets.

- Start NPI projects.

- Establish competitor dashboard.

- Establish product-quality dashboard.

- Establish monthly product review with management.

22. Ideal Candidate

Must Have

- 6–12 years of experience in solar PV/module/product management.

- Strong understanding of crystalline silicon PV modules.

- Experience with solar module manufacturing.

- Strong knowledge of PV module BOM.

- Experience in product development/NPI.

- Understanding of solar cell technologies.

- Experience with quality and reliability.

- Understanding of module certification.

- Strong commercial and analytical skills.

Preferred

Experience with
- TOPCon

- HJT

- Bifacial modules

- Glass-glass modules

- DCR modules

- ALMM

- Large-scale solar projects

- Module manufacturing

- Export markets

- PV testing/certification

- Solar cell procurement

23. Core Competencies

Technical

- Solar PV technology

- Solar cells

- Module architecture

- Materials

- Manufacturing

- Quality

- Reliability

- Testing

Product Management

- Product strategy

- Product roadmap

- PRD

- NPI

- Product lifecycle

- SKU management

- Competitive intelligence

Commercial

- Cost/W

- Pricing

- Margin

- BOM optimization

- Vendor management

- Market analysis

Leadership

- Ownership

- Customer focus

- Cross-functional leadership

- Data-driven decision making

- Problem solving

- Speed of execution

24. Success Definition

The Product Manager will be responsible for building a solar-module portfolio that delivers:

Higher Efficiency + Lower Cost/W + Better Reliability + Faster Innovation + Stronger Customer Value The ultimate objective is to make Loom Solar's PV module portfolio technology-led, cost-competitive, reliable and scalable from residential rooftop to large utility-scale projects.

Requirements

Must Have

- 6–12 years of experience in solar PV/module/product management.

- Strong understanding of crystalline silicon PV modules.

- Experience with solar module manufacturing.

- Strong knowledge of PV module BOM.

- Experience in product development/NPI.

- Understanding of solar cell technologies.

- Experience with quality and reliability.

- Understanding of module certification.

- Strong commercial and analytical skills.

Preferred

Experience with
- TOPCon

- HJT

- Bifacial modules

- Glass-glass modules

- DCR modules

- ALMM

- Large-scale solar projects

- Module manufacturing

- Export markets

- PV testing/certification

- Solar cell procurement

Benefits

1. Freedom : We allow you freedom to “follow your passion”
- Opportunity to work with India’s fastest growing SMB Company
- Regular Training of Professional Skills such as Leadership, Problem Solving and Product offerings.
- Multifold chances increase to build the career in Solar Energy Sector
- Exponential Growth in Salary and other remuneration
- Great learning curve and hand on experience with leadership team about solar in future

📌 Product Manager - Solar PV Module (Faridabad)
🏢 LOOM SOLAR
📍 Faridabad