AI/AX Solutions Manager

Qcells EPC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp in Houston seeks an AI/AX Solutions Manager to lead AI/AX transformation for EPC operations, focusing on data platforms, ontology, decision-support, and digital technologies. This role emphasizes product ownership, strategy, and vendor coordination rather than hands-on software development.

The position reports to the Sr. Director of Tech Strategy, is primarily office-based with limited remote work, and requires up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; advanced degrees valued.
• 5+ years in product management, digital transformation, or AI/AX solutions.
• Working knowledge of AI/AX platforms such as Fabric or Cognite.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating to functional specs.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication for executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, evaluation and prioritization of AI/AX use cases across EPC.
• Develop EPC AI/AX roadmap and implementation strategy aligned to business goals.
• Translate operational challenges into AI/AX opportunities with tech teams.
• Develop business cases, ROI assessments and implementation recommendations.
• Create dashboards and reporting surfacing project status, risk and profitability.
• Establish ontology frameworks and AI-ready data foundations across EPC.
• Drive adoption, change management and executive communication of AI/AX strategy.

Skills

AI/AX strategy

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Dashboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Cognite

Power BI

Job description

Description

Title: AI/AX Solutions Manager

Department: Tech Center - Tech Strategy

Supervisor: Sr. Director, Tech Strategy

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full Time

Work Status: Hybrid

AI/AX Solutions Manager

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

Summary

We are currently seeking an AI/AX Solutions Manager to lead AI-driven business transformation initiatives across EPC operations, including data platforms, ontology frameworks, decision-support capabilities, and emerging digital technologies. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this position will lead AI/AX initiatives across the EPC business by identifying business opportunities, translating operational requirements into scalable AI and data solutions, and partnering with technology teams and vendors to drive successful implementation and adoption. This role focuses on business solution ownership, product management, and AI/AX strategy execution rather than hands-on software development.

This position reports to the Sr. Director of Tech Strategy or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is primarily office-based at the Houston office, with limited flexibility for remote work when business needs allow. The working hours are Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm or from 9 am to 6 pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 20%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of AI/AX use cases across EPC business functions.
• Develop and maintain the EPC AI/AX roadmap and implementation strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate alignment between business priorities, data strategy, and AI/AX initiatives to maximize business value realization.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve EPC business performance through AI, automation, analytics, and process transformation initiatives.
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, translating operational challenges into AI/AX opportunities and actionable solutions.
• Evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of AI and AI-adjacent (AX) platforms, such as Microsoft Fabric, Cognite, and comparable industrial data and ontology tools, across the EPC organization.
• Develop and maintain relationships with AI/AX technology suppliers and solution providers, including leading supplier evaluations, proof-of-concept pilots, and licensing or contract recommendations.
• Develop business cases, ROI assessments, and implementation recommendations for AI/AX initiatives and technology investments.
• Create executive presentations and communicate AI/AX strategy, project progress, and business value to leadership teams.
• Support portfolio planning and prioritization of AI/AX initiatives across the EPC organization.
• Partner with EPC, construction, data, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, build business cases, and prioritize new AI/AX tools and platform capabilities.
• Assemble and configure dashboards and reporting tools that surface project status, schedule risk, cost exposure, and profitability metrics for project teams and leadership.
• Establish and maintain ontology frameworks and semantic relationships that connect construction project data and support AI-enabled decision making, executive visibility, risk identification, and operational insights.
• Partner with data architecture and business teams to establish an enterprise ontology and AI-ready data foundation across EPC functions.
• Evaluate emerging construction technologies, including UAV/drone-based monitoring solutions, and support their integration into the broader AI/AX ecosystem when appropriate.
• Translate construction and field operations needs into functional and data requirements, partnering with software, IT, and data engineering teams who own technical implementation.
• Act as the business and product owner for assigned AI/AX initiatives, overseeing implementation progress, quality, and timelines without directly performing software development.
• Train and support EPC project teams, project managers, and site personnel on the adoption and effective use of new AI/AX tools and dashboards.
• Drive AI/AX adoption and change management activities across EPC business functions to ensure successful deployment and realization of business value.
• Support development of AI-enabled decision support capabilities, including recommendations, scenario analysis, risk prediction, and data-to-action insights.
• Monitor and report on tool adoption, data quality, and realized value or return on investment, recommending continuous improvements to processes and systems.
• Stay current on construction technology, AI/machine learning, digital twin, and UAV monitoring trends, presenting findings and recommendations to engineering and EPC leadership.
• Document processes, system configurations, and ontology structures to ensure consistency, knowledge transfer, and scalability across projects.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently manage priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver project objectives on schedule.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with the company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Periodic domestic travel of up to 20% is required.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, computer science, data science, business, information systems, or a related field. (advanced degrees are valued and may be applied to the professional experience requirements).
• 5+ years of experience in product management, digital transformation, construction technology, enterprise systems, AI/AX solutions, or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of AI/AX platforms and tools, such as Microsoft Fabric, Cognite, or comparable data integration and ontology platforms.
• Experience gathering business and stakeholder requirements and translating them into functional specifications for technical implementation teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving business, operations, engineering, IT, and external technology partners.
• Ability to evaluate and manage supplier and vendor relationships, including supporting technology procurement and contract or licensing discussions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assemble dashboards and reports that synthesize data from multiple systems.
• Ability to develop business cases, perform value assessments, and communicate recommendations to executive leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present recommendations to both technical and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet schedules, escal…
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction ontology, knowledge graph, or digital twin frameworks.
• Direct experience implementing or administering Microsoft Fabric, Cognite, Palantir Foundry, or similar industrial AI/data platforms.
• Experience with UAV/drone-based construction monitoring platforms (e.g., DroneDeploy, Reconstruct, OpenSpace, Buildots) and their integration into project management workflows.
• Solar or utility-scale EPC industry experience.
• Familiarity with construction project controls, including scheduling, cost management, and risk management practices.
• Experience supporting or leading cross-functional technology pilots or digital transformation initiatives.
• Project or product management certification (e.g., PMP, CSPO) or equivalent experience.
• Experience serving as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Technology Program Manager for enterprise software, analytics, or AI initiatives.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in both office, lab, and field environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing facilities, test sites, customer locations, and project sites as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, tools, or test components weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at elevated heights, and navigate uneven terrain when conducting field inspections and testing activities.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform hands-on testing and measurement activities.
• Ability to operate hand tools, measurement instruments, and test equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, dust, and sun exposure.
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety requirements.

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail].