SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Solar-panel maker SunPower Corp. said Monday it completed its acquisition of SunRay Renewable Energy, a solar power plant developer with offices in Europe and the Middle East.
SunPower paid $263 million in cash and $14 million in promissory notes in the deal, which was announced in February.
As a result of the deal, SunPower expanded its project pipeline to include more than 1,200 megawatts of solar photovoltaic projects in different stages of development across Europe.
Shares rose 55 cents, or 3 percent, to $18.77 during morning trading. The stock has traded between $17.82 and $34 during the past year.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
4427 - Sr. Technical Manager, Software Development - San Jose,CA
SunPower Corporation is looking for a seasoned, hands-on Sr. Technical Manager to help lead and manage day to day execution of the many aspects of PV system monitoring our software development team is responsible for. You will lead the development efforts for the next generation of customer-facing web applications, iPhone clients and other tools for SunPower’s Residential and Commercial solar customers. This is a great role for an experienced web development leader/architect to have a direct impact on the adoption rate of solar renewable energy. You can truly make a difference here!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Interact with a diverse set of stakeholders, including engineers, product designers, IT professionals, and executive management.
• Demonstrated ability to build a team and then work as part of the team, leading by example.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Promote and maintain development process best-practices with the team.
• Ability to operate at both a high level as well drive detailed technical decision making.
• Provide a strong sense of product and technology roadmaps.
• Participate in a hands-on manner at both design/architecture and implementation levels.
• Participate in and help drive larger software architectural and design challenges that extend beyond any specific web application or other client you are responsible for.
Education And Experience
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience; MS in CS or technical field a plus.
• At least 7 years experience developing Web based database applications.
• At least 4 years experience managing and building development teams with a strong sense of leadership and collaboration across groups.
• Deep experience with SQL Server and .Net technologies desired, although equally deep experience and understanding of any common web development tool set (e.g., LAMP, Apache/Tomcat, etc.) is also valued.
• Experience developing and shipping web applications utilizing Adobe FLEX.
• Excellent sense of development/QA/release process.
• Strong, demonstrated understanding of innovative, user-centered interface and information design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work on time.
• Demonstrated team player.
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Interact with a diverse set of stakeholders, including engineers, product designers, IT professionals, and executive management.
• Demonstrated ability to build a team and then work as part of the team, leading by example.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Promote and maintain development process best-practices with the team.
• Ability to operate at both a high level as well drive detailed technical decision making.
• Provide a strong sense of product and technology roadmaps.
• Participate in a hands-on manner at both design/architecture and implementation levels.
• Participate in and help drive larger software architectural and design challenges that extend beyond any specific web application or other client you are responsible for.
Education And Experience
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience; MS in CS or technical field a plus.
• At least 7 years experience developing Web based database applications.
• At least 4 years experience managing and building development teams with a strong sense of leadership and collaboration across groups.
• Deep experience with SQL Server and .Net technologies desired, although equally deep experience and understanding of any common web development tool set (e.g., LAMP, Apache/Tomcat, etc.) is also valued.
• Experience developing and shipping web applications utilizing Adobe FLEX.
• Excellent sense of development/QA/release process.
• Strong, demonstrated understanding of innovative, user-centered interface and information design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work on time.
• Demonstrated team player.
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
4532 - Electrical Equipment Product Line Manager - Richmond, CA
This position will be responsible for defining and implementing the customer strategy for large commercial and utility scale electrical equipment worldwide. You will work closely with sales, R&D, product marketing and other product managers to ensure industry leading electrical equipment systems and solutions for customers. These customers range from commercial system owners to independent power producers and investor owned utilities. You will both monitor and influence industry trends in inverters, plant control, and grid integration equipment. You will own the electrical equipment product line from conception through development, deployment, and end of life.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conceive and develop new electrical equipment product lines and product line extensions by reducing product cost, implement product enhancements, improving product quality and yield, and rationalize supply/demand planning.
• Conduct market research, customer interviews to determine trends, develop product requirements documents, and create business cases for new products.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on technology roadmap and internal, dealer and customer-facing interfaces using the input collected to write the product requirements document.
• Manage entire product line life cycle from inception and strategic planning through product introduction and growth.
• Drive engineering teams in developing make / buy recommendations and vendor analyses for both hardware and software components
• Develop and implement go-to-market plan with cross-functional team including business units
• Drive product/design issues to positive resolution
• Lead preparation of product-specific sales training and sales support collateral
• Reconcile sales forecasting and operations build planning with market share goals
• Travel domestically and internationally to customer, vendor and internal company sites
RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
• BS/MS in a technical field (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, , physical sciences)
• Minimum 5 years product management experience with power generation, power electronics, or industrial control products
• Minimum 5 years experienced in strategic planning and product roadmaps in multiyear environment
Preferred
• Experience in power generation and/or utility markets
• Experience in renewable energy fields such as Wind, CSP, and PV
• Knowledge of electrical codes and certifications
In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, SunPower is a company committed to offering a benefits package that provides security and well-being to its employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners.
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conceive and develop new electrical equipment product lines and product line extensions by reducing product cost, implement product enhancements, improving product quality and yield, and rationalize supply/demand planning.
• Conduct market research, customer interviews to determine trends, develop product requirements documents, and create business cases for new products.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on technology roadmap and internal, dealer and customer-facing interfaces using the input collected to write the product requirements document.
• Manage entire product line life cycle from inception and strategic planning through product introduction and growth.
• Drive engineering teams in developing make / buy recommendations and vendor analyses for both hardware and software components
• Develop and implement go-to-market plan with cross-functional team including business units
• Drive product/design issues to positive resolution
• Lead preparation of product-specific sales training and sales support collateral
• Reconcile sales forecasting and operations build planning with market share goals
• Travel domestically and internationally to customer, vendor and internal company sites
RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
• BS/MS in a technical field (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, , physical sciences)
• Minimum 5 years product management experience with power generation, power electronics, or industrial control products
• Minimum 5 years experienced in strategic planning and product roadmaps in multiyear environment
Preferred
• Experience in power generation and/or utility markets
• Experience in renewable energy fields such as Wind, CSP, and PV
• Knowledge of electrical codes and certifications
In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, SunPower is a company committed to offering a benefits package that provides security and well-being to its employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners.
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
4190 - Government Contracts Program Manager - San Jose, CA
The role of Government Contracts Program Manager is to ensure the successful execution of Government contracts (state or federal) awarded to SunPower. This encompasses overseeing execution, scheduling and reporting of all milestones/deliverables. This requires interfacing to internal development groups as well as external subcontractors. This position will be the primary interface to the Government agencies. The responsibility also includes identifying Government funding opportunities and responding to RFPs with goal of winning awards. This is a matrix management position within the Project Management Office of SunPower and relies heavily on the independence and communication ability of the individual who fills the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Oversight of Execution of awarded contracts includes the following:
o Represent SunPower as primary contact in dealings with contract agencies
o Conduct monthly teleconferences with the contracting agency and technical team monitoring the program.
o Prepare monthly/quarterly written reports on milestones and progress towards the goals of the program.
This is done by attending weekly staff meetings, stage gate reviews and any important meetings on the program’s topics. Information gathering in the form of Stage Gate Reviews and meeting minutes is essential in compiling information for the reports.
o Maintain project schedules and report status to SunPower management
o Coordinate with the respective development team members to make sure that the milestones and deliverables are completed to plan.
o Coordinate the submission of contract deliverables
o Negotiate with the contract agency in the event that the project scope, budget or duration needs to be modified.
o Provide contract support in keeping terms and conditions of the contract current with SunPower’s plans.
o Meet with and support subcontractors on awarded programs. This involves reviewing monthly progress and guiding any issues which arise.
o Report monthly on invention disclosures and any IP follow up as dictated by the contract.
• Monitor project budgets and report status to SunPower management
o Track the labor charging and review financial reporting
o Work closely with accounting to prepare invoices on a monthly basis.
o Advise SunPower personnel on allowable costs for each contract
o Advise SunPower personnel and management on appropriate use of contract funds for project activities
• Participate in conferences and meetings with industry to support collaborative industry activities.
• Lead efforts to secure future funding
o Monitor funding sources to locate sources for future funding
o Identify Government funding opportunities which align with SunPower business objectives.
o Lead /facilitate effort to respond to identified opportunities with goal of winning awards to fund future R&D activity
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in science or engineering
• 5 years related experience in technical field, preferably in the PV field.
• Knowledge of the PV process and industry is extremely helpful as this is a matrix management position and relies heavily on the independence of the individual and their ability to assess program needs and company direction.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Qualifications
• Fluent verbal and writing language skills in English
• Strong communication skills
o Ability to communicate up, down, and sideways
o Ability to communicate formally and informally
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self motivated and self driving
• Strong Team player
• Ability to form framework for problem solving
• Ability to see the big picture while paying attention to details
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Oversight of Execution of awarded contracts includes the following:
o Represent SunPower as primary contact in dealings with contract agencies
o Conduct monthly teleconferences with the contracting agency and technical team monitoring the program.
o Prepare monthly/quarterly written reports on milestones and progress towards the goals of the program.
This is done by attending weekly staff meetings, stage gate reviews and any important meetings on the program’s topics. Information gathering in the form of Stage Gate Reviews and meeting minutes is essential in compiling information for the reports.
o Maintain project schedules and report status to SunPower management
o Coordinate with the respective development team members to make sure that the milestones and deliverables are completed to plan.
o Coordinate the submission of contract deliverables
o Negotiate with the contract agency in the event that the project scope, budget or duration needs to be modified.
o Provide contract support in keeping terms and conditions of the contract current with SunPower’s plans.
o Meet with and support subcontractors on awarded programs. This involves reviewing monthly progress and guiding any issues which arise.
o Report monthly on invention disclosures and any IP follow up as dictated by the contract.
• Monitor project budgets and report status to SunPower management
o Track the labor charging and review financial reporting
o Work closely with accounting to prepare invoices on a monthly basis.
o Advise SunPower personnel on allowable costs for each contract
o Advise SunPower personnel and management on appropriate use of contract funds for project activities
• Participate in conferences and meetings with industry to support collaborative industry activities.
• Lead efforts to secure future funding
o Monitor funding sources to locate sources for future funding
o Identify Government funding opportunities which align with SunPower business objectives.
o Lead /facilitate effort to respond to identified opportunities with goal of winning awards to fund future R&D activity
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in science or engineering
• 5 years related experience in technical field, preferably in the PV field.
• Knowledge of the PV process and industry is extremely helpful as this is a matrix management position and relies heavily on the independence of the individual and their ability to assess program needs and company direction.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Qualifications
• Fluent verbal and writing language skills in English
• Strong communication skills
o Ability to communicate up, down, and sideways
o Ability to communicate formally and informally
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self motivated and self driving
• Strong Team player
• Ability to form framework for problem solving
• Ability to see the big picture while paying attention to details
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Monday, March 22, 2010
4417 - R&D Lithography/Printing Process Engineer - San Jose, CA
The solar electric industry is an exciting and rapidly growing business, providing excellent career opportunities and the great satisfaction of having a positive impact on the environment. SunPower Corp. designs, manufactures and markets high-performance solar electric technology worldwide. SunPower's high-efficiency solar cells and panels generate up to 50 percent more power per unit area than conventional solar technologies and have a uniquely attractive, all-black appearance. SunPower's PowerLight subsidiary is a leading global provider of large-scale solar power systems, with over 100 megawatts installed. For more information on SunPower please visit the SunPower website at www.sunpowercorp.com.
Summary
The solar cell technology development team is responsible for conceiving, developing and transferring new advantaged solar cell technology into manufacture. This group is located in San Jose, California, and consists of several highly skilled scientists and engineers. This team developed the original 20% all-back contact solar cell in 2005, released the 22% technology in 2007 and is presently working on the next generation technology.
We are looking for a motivated lithography process engineer to join our solar cell development team on the next generation development. This person will assist the group to understand the fundamental process requirements for existing processes, before researching and developing new improved processes from concept to production implementation. This activity involves collaborating with the other team members to understand the project goals; designing truth experiments or paper studies where appropriate, coordinating or executing the designed experiments; characterization the results; organizing and understanding the data; clear presentation and representation of the data highlighting gaps as well as conclusions; and finally determining the next step in development. An organized person with good inter-personal communication and presentation skills who would be willing to travel 10% of their time would be most suited to this position. Our organization values collaboration and teamwork highly as this promotes productivity and creativity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Primary individual responsibility for initiating and managing process development projects to meet SunPower solar cell process development roadmaps.
• Interface with equipment R&D for process requirements for new tool development
• Interface with production engineering to optimize printing operations
• Brainstorming new concepts with team members
• Characterization of existing processes to understand process requirements and potential improvements
• Understanding the interactions of the printing processes with both upstream and downstream processes
• Brainstorming new ideas with team members
• Paper studies to understand fundamental process mechanisms
• Cost and business analysis of new potential processes
• Designing of experiments
• Coordinating/Executing experiments in the laboratory
• Characterization of experimental results
• Understanding and presenting data
• Communicating and negotiating with internal and external project customers
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum Bachelor in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or equivalent research experience required, MS/Ph.D. preferred
• 5 years experience with an industrial lithography technologies (e.g. Screen printing, LTP, inkjet etc)
• Experience with product life cycle and phase-gate development processes a plus
• Self-starter, comfortable with owning and driving a development project
• Flexible, creative problem solver good at working with diverse groups
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Summary
The solar cell technology development team is responsible for conceiving, developing and transferring new advantaged solar cell technology into manufacture. This group is located in San Jose, California, and consists of several highly skilled scientists and engineers. This team developed the original 20% all-back contact solar cell in 2005, released the 22% technology in 2007 and is presently working on the next generation technology.
We are looking for a motivated lithography process engineer to join our solar cell development team on the next generation development. This person will assist the group to understand the fundamental process requirements for existing processes, before researching and developing new improved processes from concept to production implementation. This activity involves collaborating with the other team members to understand the project goals; designing truth experiments or paper studies where appropriate, coordinating or executing the designed experiments; characterization the results; organizing and understanding the data; clear presentation and representation of the data highlighting gaps as well as conclusions; and finally determining the next step in development. An organized person with good inter-personal communication and presentation skills who would be willing to travel 10% of their time would be most suited to this position. Our organization values collaboration and teamwork highly as this promotes productivity and creativity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Primary individual responsibility for initiating and managing process development projects to meet SunPower solar cell process development roadmaps.
• Interface with equipment R&D for process requirements for new tool development
• Interface with production engineering to optimize printing operations
• Brainstorming new concepts with team members
• Characterization of existing processes to understand process requirements and potential improvements
• Understanding the interactions of the printing processes with both upstream and downstream processes
• Brainstorming new ideas with team members
• Paper studies to understand fundamental process mechanisms
• Cost and business analysis of new potential processes
• Designing of experiments
• Coordinating/Executing experiments in the laboratory
• Characterization of experimental results
• Understanding and presenting data
• Communicating and negotiating with internal and external project customers
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum Bachelor in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or equivalent research experience required, MS/Ph.D. preferred
• 5 years experience with an industrial lithography technologies (e.g. Screen printing, LTP, inkjet etc)
• Experience with product life cycle and phase-gate development processes a plus
• Self-starter, comfortable with owning and driving a development project
• Flexible, creative problem solver good at working with diverse groups
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
4202 - Product Engineer - San Jose, CA or Richmond, CA
SunPower is seeking for an experienced, self motivated person for a new position in Module/ System Product Engineering. As part of the P.E team, he/ she will be responsible for engineering issues related to SMS (SunPower Monitoring Systems) application on residential rooftop. This position will work closely with RLCC group and SMS design team. This position requires working in both SunPower sites (Richmond & San Jose).
Responsibilities
•Engineering support of full range of SunPower products with SunPower Monitoring Systems (SMS)
•Provide sustaining engineering support on electronic embedded systems hardware, including driving engineering changes requested by manufacturing, applications engineers, sourcing, and sales team members
•Investigate customer complaints, receive customer returns, investigate failures, and provide failure analysis reports
•Analyze field issues and solve system issues. Provide engineering and training services as needed.
•Update drawings, procedures, specifications and manuals
Educational Requirements & Qualifications
•Bachelors degree (B.S. / B.Eng.) in photovoltaic or electrical engineering.
•Ability and proven experience to think creatively learn and develop innovative solutions to electro-mechanical challenges involved with photovoltaic installations. Familiarity with mechanical engineering and civil engineering principles
•Proven problem solving skills and trouble shooting
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Self motivated, with ability to work both independently and with multiple teams
•5+ years of engineering experience. Experience in PV industry is desirable
•Strong customer focused attitude
Other
•Up to 25% domestic and international travel to customer sites
•Limited relocation assistance will be provided for the right candidate
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Responsibilities
•Engineering support of full range of SunPower products with SunPower Monitoring Systems (SMS)
•Provide sustaining engineering support on electronic embedded systems hardware, including driving engineering changes requested by manufacturing, applications engineers, sourcing, and sales team members
•Investigate customer complaints, receive customer returns, investigate failures, and provide failure analysis reports
•Analyze field issues and solve system issues. Provide engineering and training services as needed.
•Update drawings, procedures, specifications and manuals
Educational Requirements & Qualifications
•Bachelors degree (B.S. / B.Eng.) in photovoltaic or electrical engineering.
•Ability and proven experience to think creatively learn and develop innovative solutions to electro-mechanical challenges involved with photovoltaic installations. Familiarity with mechanical engineering and civil engineering principles
•Proven problem solving skills and trouble shooting
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Self motivated, with ability to work both independently and with multiple teams
•5+ years of engineering experience. Experience in PV industry is desirable
•Strong customer focused attitude
Other
•Up to 25% domestic and international travel to customer sites
•Limited relocation assistance will be provided for the right candidate
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Monday, March 15, 2010
4512 - NPI Commodity Manager - San Jose, CA or Richmond, CA
SunPower Corporation, a leader in the solar industry and provider of the world’s highest efficiency solar panel, is searching for an experienced NPI Materials Manager for its San Jose or Richmond Office. The position reports to the Director Supply Chain, Module Operations, and will be the primary liaison between the Supply Chain Module Operations and R&D organizations. The NPI Materials Manager will work closely with the San Jose-based R&D team to assess and select new solar materials suppliers.
The Supply Chain organization is responsible for assessing, sourcing, and managing SunPower’s module material suppliers, supporting SunPower’s module manufacturing operations located in the Philippines, China, and Mexico.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with R&D engineers and material managers to develop and execute SunPower’s supply chain materials strategy
• Provide informational service to internal customers (R&D, Prod Development, Operations) on strategic commodities.
• Assess and select potential new material suppliers
• Identify and map worldwide/regionally for strategic materials required by SunPower.
• Plan, develop and implement tailored development plans for strategic supplies from potential suppliers
• Monitor and report progress. Suggest and implement corrective measures to ensure success in a timely manner.
• Exercise business acumen to analyze and manage the financial impact of various alternatives (i.e. calculate NPV/ROI for alternate supplier strategy)
• Project manage the introduction of new toolsets including spec development, manufacturing Have superior communication skills to handle all facets of strong Supplier relationships.
• Prepare and Conduct presentations for technical interface with strategic Suppliers
• monitoring, tool delivery, and installation
• Achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals and objectives for SunPower modules.
• Strive to achieve competitive sourcing among multiple qualified suppliers through development and execution of commodity strategies
• Develop and negotiate supply contracts
• Develop and maintain productive business relationships with key executives at suppliers
• Design and execute enhanced new product introduction business processes
• Manage supplier performance and capability development
• Travel required as needed 30% (in Region)
Experience & Skills
• 10+ years experience in a procurement, manufacturing operations, or sales environment
• 5+ years supplier / supply chain management
• Experience assessing and rating the financial and operational capability of companies
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and make decisions regarding formatting of work.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of ERP system (Oracle)
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office required
• Track record of cost reduction through innovative sourcing effort High demand for presentations.
• Exceptional ability to solve problems and coordinate with global team members
• Highly adaptable in a very dynamic and changing environment
• Active understanding of the solar Supplier and equipment base. Material control and inventory management experience a plus.
Education
• BS/BA degree required; Engineering degree preferred
• MBA,MS/MA desired.
SunPower offers an attractive compensation package that consists of a competitive salary and equity. The company offers an array of employee benefits.
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
The Supply Chain organization is responsible for assessing, sourcing, and managing SunPower’s module material suppliers, supporting SunPower’s module manufacturing operations located in the Philippines, China, and Mexico.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with R&D engineers and material managers to develop and execute SunPower’s supply chain materials strategy
• Provide informational service to internal customers (R&D, Prod Development, Operations) on strategic commodities.
• Assess and select potential new material suppliers
• Identify and map worldwide/regionally for strategic materials required by SunPower.
• Plan, develop and implement tailored development plans for strategic supplies from potential suppliers
• Monitor and report progress. Suggest and implement corrective measures to ensure success in a timely manner.
• Exercise business acumen to analyze and manage the financial impact of various alternatives (i.e. calculate NPV/ROI for alternate supplier strategy)
• Project manage the introduction of new toolsets including spec development, manufacturing Have superior communication skills to handle all facets of strong Supplier relationships.
• Prepare and Conduct presentations for technical interface with strategic Suppliers
• monitoring, tool delivery, and installation
• Achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals and objectives for SunPower modules.
• Strive to achieve competitive sourcing among multiple qualified suppliers through development and execution of commodity strategies
• Develop and negotiate supply contracts
• Develop and maintain productive business relationships with key executives at suppliers
• Design and execute enhanced new product introduction business processes
• Manage supplier performance and capability development
• Travel required as needed 30% (in Region)
Experience & Skills
• 10+ years experience in a procurement, manufacturing operations, or sales environment
• 5+ years supplier / supply chain management
• Experience assessing and rating the financial and operational capability of companies
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and make decisions regarding formatting of work.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of ERP system (Oracle)
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office required
• Track record of cost reduction through innovative sourcing effort High demand for presentations.
• Exceptional ability to solve problems and coordinate with global team members
• Highly adaptable in a very dynamic and changing environment
• Active understanding of the solar Supplier and equipment base. Material control and inventory management experience a plus.
Education
• BS/BA degree required; Engineering degree preferred
• MBA,MS/MA desired.
SunPower offers an attractive compensation package that consists of a competitive salary and equity. The company offers an array of employee benefits.
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
4545 - ERP Integration Architecture Manager - San Jose, CA
The ERP Integration Architecture Manager will be responsible for architecting, implementing and managing the integration strategy between Oracle R12 eBusiness and various enterprise applications using SOA, and leading multiple projects from initiation to implementation in the Oracle R12 eBusiness applications area.
Focus areas include:
- Working closely with business executives to assure proper business stakeholder participation, sponsorship and engagement
- Project prioritization, scoping, funding, and resourcing
- Business analysis, process definition, system and process design
- Working closely with business and consulting team members to drive required documentation and adoption of procedures around Process, Training and User Access controls.
- Defining and measuring metrics and key performance objectives that address capability development, business adoption, and business outcome achievement
- Project leadership through all phases of the project lifecycle, including: Analysis, Requirements Definition, Design, Build & Test, Conversion, User Acceptance Test, Training, and on-going Support
- Ownership of architecting and managing ERP Integration Strategy leveraging Fusion Middleware and SOA
- Architecting and managing the optimum ERP instance strategy
- Primary interface to business stakeholders for the delivery areas for projects of all sizes as well as ongoing system support
- Manage ERP Offshore Delivery and Support activities.
In addition, the ERP Integration Architecture Manager will be responsible for planning, budgeting, people management, career development, quality management, compliance and other typical team leadership responsibilities for their team. This role also includes active involvement assisting other ERP Solution managers in defining the overall application and business architecture, and IT operational excellence.
The Integration Architecture Manager report to the Delivery Applications Director.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field; Masters degree is a plus.
- 10+ years Oracle eBusiness Suite Applications implementation experience across all major Finance and Supply Chain modules (11x/R12)
- 8+ years program management experience, preferably at a ‘Big 4’ Consulting firm.
- Strong knowledge and experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware and SOA technologies like Business Process Execution Language (BPEL), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Business Activity Monitoring (BAM), Web Services Manager (WSM), Service Registry, etc.
- Knowledge of Oracle Applications Framework (OAF), Oracle 10g/11g WLS, Oracle Data Integrator, B2B, Oracle AIA, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with business stakeholders and executives.
- Familiarity and successful working experience using key process excellence and quality principles such as Six Sigma, 8D, Process Enterprise.
- Familiarity and successful working experience with applicable industry standards such as PMP, CMM, ITIL, and ISO 9001
- Deep expertise and successful working experience with IT Service Providers covering all phases of the systems development lifecycle
- Good people management skills, including recruiting, mentoring, and career development.
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Focus areas include:
- Working closely with business executives to assure proper business stakeholder participation, sponsorship and engagement
- Project prioritization, scoping, funding, and resourcing
- Business analysis, process definition, system and process design
- Working closely with business and consulting team members to drive required documentation and adoption of procedures around Process, Training and User Access controls.
- Defining and measuring metrics and key performance objectives that address capability development, business adoption, and business outcome achievement
- Project leadership through all phases of the project lifecycle, including: Analysis, Requirements Definition, Design, Build & Test, Conversion, User Acceptance Test, Training, and on-going Support
- Ownership of architecting and managing ERP Integration Strategy leveraging Fusion Middleware and SOA
- Architecting and managing the optimum ERP instance strategy
- Primary interface to business stakeholders for the delivery areas for projects of all sizes as well as ongoing system support
- Manage ERP Offshore Delivery and Support activities.
In addition, the ERP Integration Architecture Manager will be responsible for planning, budgeting, people management, career development, quality management, compliance and other typical team leadership responsibilities for their team. This role also includes active involvement assisting other ERP Solution managers in defining the overall application and business architecture, and IT operational excellence.
The Integration Architecture Manager report to the Delivery Applications Director.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field; Masters degree is a plus.
- 10+ years Oracle eBusiness Suite Applications implementation experience across all major Finance and Supply Chain modules (11x/R12)
- 8+ years program management experience, preferably at a ‘Big 4’ Consulting firm.
- Strong knowledge and experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware and SOA technologies like Business Process Execution Language (BPEL), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Business Activity Monitoring (BAM), Web Services Manager (WSM), Service Registry, etc.
- Knowledge of Oracle Applications Framework (OAF), Oracle 10g/11g WLS, Oracle Data Integrator, B2B, Oracle AIA, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with business stakeholders and executives.
- Familiarity and successful working experience using key process excellence and quality principles such as Six Sigma, 8D, Process Enterprise.
- Familiarity and successful working experience with applicable industry standards such as PMP, CMM, ITIL, and ISO 9001
- Deep expertise and successful working experience with IT Service Providers covering all phases of the systems development lifecycle
- Good people management skills, including recruiting, mentoring, and career development.
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
4542 - Marketing Manager - Lead Generation, R&C Business Group - Richmond, CA
The solar electric industry is an exciting and rapidly growing business, providing excellent career opportunities and the great satisfaction of having a positive impact on the environment. SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq: SPWRA and SPWRB) designs, manufactures and delivers high-performance solar electric systems worldwide for residential, commercial and utility-scale power plant customers. SunPower high-efficiency solar cells and solar panels generate up to 50 percent more power than conventional solar technologies and have a uniquely attractive, all-black appearance. With headquarters in San Jose, Calif., SunPower has offices in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. For more information on SunPower please visit the SunPower website at www.sunpowercorp.com.
Summary
The Marketing Manager - Lead Generation will be responsible for generating demand in North America for the residential, light commercial, large commercial, and installer segments of the business. This individual will be tasked with creating highly effective lead generation programs utilizing the latest in on-line and offline marketing methods. Creativity is vital in this role as you establish programs that drive high volume and quality results through lower-cost methods.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Development of a demand generation plan, aligned with Business Unit objectives
• Design and execution of lead generation programs using online and offline methods
• Establishment of measurable response rates, conversion rates, and ROI for all programs
• Management of all demand generation activity and data in the Salesforce.com system
• Clear and regular communication of demand generation activities throughout Business Group
• Reporting and analysis of all programs
• Working with sales team to ensure target areas are aligned with sales priorities
Qualifications
• BA/BS degree required; 5+ years experience in lead generation and online marketing
• Proven track-record of developing and executing successful B2C and B2B demand generation programs with high-ROI
• Familiarization and experience using online marketing technology and methods
o SEM – Significant experience leading and managing a large-scale PPC program with top three search engines (Google, Yahoo!, Bing) as well as experience with secondary engines such as Ask.com. Ability to evaluate the program at a strategic level while also being able to dig into the day-to-day management of the program to find optimization opportunities.
o Vendor Management– Experience identifying, negotiating with and signing new vendors. Significant experience managing and developing vendors. Ability to push vendors to make continual improvements, and to provide clear and consistent direction on campaigns,
o Affiliate & Display Advertising – Experienced in evaluating, planning, implementing and optimizing these programs. Proven prior success in negotiating and implementing targeted programs with affiliate networks.
o Webinar Execution – Experienced developing, managing, and executing on-line seminars, including the invitation and follow up process.
• Data Management – Use data and analytics to develop the demand generation strategy. A strong understanding of how to analyze customer data to better optimize campaigns is mandatory.
• Requires strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently with moderate direction, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Knowledge and experience with Salesforce.com
Skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Data and metrics-driven
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Results-oriented
• Resourcefulness (able to stretch money and people)
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
Summary
The Marketing Manager - Lead Generation will be responsible for generating demand in North America for the residential, light commercial, large commercial, and installer segments of the business. This individual will be tasked with creating highly effective lead generation programs utilizing the latest in on-line and offline marketing methods. Creativity is vital in this role as you establish programs that drive high volume and quality results through lower-cost methods.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Development of a demand generation plan, aligned with Business Unit objectives
• Design and execution of lead generation programs using online and offline methods
• Establishment of measurable response rates, conversion rates, and ROI for all programs
• Management of all demand generation activity and data in the Salesforce.com system
• Clear and regular communication of demand generation activities throughout Business Group
• Reporting and analysis of all programs
• Working with sales team to ensure target areas are aligned with sales priorities
Qualifications
• BA/BS degree required; 5+ years experience in lead generation and online marketing
• Proven track-record of developing and executing successful B2C and B2B demand generation programs with high-ROI
• Familiarization and experience using online marketing technology and methods
o SEM – Significant experience leading and managing a large-scale PPC program with top three search engines (Google, Yahoo!, Bing) as well as experience with secondary engines such as Ask.com. Ability to evaluate the program at a strategic level while also being able to dig into the day-to-day management of the program to find optimization opportunities.
o Vendor Management– Experience identifying, negotiating with and signing new vendors. Significant experience managing and developing vendors. Ability to push vendors to make continual improvements, and to provide clear and consistent direction on campaigns,
o Affiliate & Display Advertising – Experienced in evaluating, planning, implementing and optimizing these programs. Proven prior success in negotiating and implementing targeted programs with affiliate networks.
o Webinar Execution – Experienced developing, managing, and executing on-line seminars, including the invitation and follow up process.
• Data Management – Use data and analytics to develop the demand generation strategy. A strong understanding of how to analyze customer data to better optimize campaigns is mandatory.
• Requires strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently with moderate direction, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Knowledge and experience with Salesforce.com
Skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Data and metrics-driven
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Results-oriented
• Resourcefulness (able to stretch money and people)
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
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