Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Manager - Germany

at Sungrow

🏢 About Sungrow

Sungrow is a global leader in solar inverter solutions with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, making them a key player in Germany's renewable energy transition. Their cutting-edge technology spans residential to utility-scale projects, offering employees the chance to work on impactful clean energy solutions. The company's remote work policy in Germany provides flexibility while contributing to meaningful environmental goals.

About This Role

This Project Manager role at Sungrow involves end-to-end management of solar and battery storage projects, specifically overseeing inverter, MV station, and battery supply contracts from purchase order through commissioning. You'll serve as the primary customer liaison while coordinating internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring technical compliance, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction. The role directly impacts Germany's renewable energy infrastructure by delivering reliable solar solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves coordinating with German clients on project timelines, reviewing technical documentation for inverter installations, and troubleshooting supply chain issues with subcontractors. You might spend mornings in virtual meetings with Sungrow's product management team in China and afternoons preparing for site visits or FAT sessions with customers. Regular tasks include budget tracking for storage projects and ensuring compliance with German electrical standards.

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🎯 Who Sungrow Is Looking For

  • Electrical/industrial engineering graduate with ~5 years in solar PV/battery storage project management, preferably with EPC company experience
  • Bilingual professional with C1 proficiency in both German and English, capable of managing German clients and international teams
  • Technical background in solar inverter systems, MV stations, or battery storage with hands-on experience in FAT/SAT processes
  • Assertive negotiator with strong communication skills, willing to travel for customer meetings and site inspections

📝 Tips for Applying to Sungrow

1

Quantify your solar/battery storage project experience - mention specific MW capacity projects you've managed and contract values

2

Highlight any experience with Sungrow's product lines (inverters, MV stations, battery storage) or competitors like SMA, Huawei

3

Demonstrate your German language proficiency by including German technical terms in your resume (e.g., 'Netzanschluss', 'Inbetriebnahme')

4

Showcase EPC company experience if you have it - this is explicitly mentioned as desirable in the requirements

5

Include examples of managing technical documentation for solar projects, as this is a specific responsibility mentioned

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience managing inverter/MV station/battery storage contracts in the German solar market', 'Examples of coordinating between sales, product management, and service teams on renewable energy projects', "How you've ensured customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle in previous solar roles", 'Your approach to managing technical documentation and compliance in energy projects']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Sungrow's specific product portfolio in Germany - particularly their inverter models and battery storage solutions
  • → Recent Sungrow projects in Germany (check their German website and press releases)
  • → Germany's current solar energy policies and grid connection requirements (especially relevant for MV station projects)
  • → Sungrow's position in the German market compared to competitors like SMA Solar Technology

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) for solar inverters or battery systems
2 How would you handle a delayed delivery of MV stations while maintaining customer satisfaction?
3 Walk us through your process for managing technical documentation across multiple subcontractors
4 What strategies do you use for negotiating supply contracts with solar component manufacturers?
5 How do you stay current with Germany's renewable energy regulations and grid connection requirements?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without specific solar PV/battery storage experience - this role requires industry-specific knowledge
  • Not demonstrating German language proficiency - C1 level is required for customer communication
  • Generic project management experience without technical solar/electrical engineering background
  • Failing to address the specific responsibilities like technical documentation management or FAT/SAT accompaniment

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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