Director, Corporate Strategy Houston

Hanwha Energy USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 215,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Energy USA, located in Houston, Texas, seeks a Corporate Strategy Director who will build and lead a team focused on the company’s strategy. The role involves guiding analyses, identifying strategic partnerships, and developing recommendations for business growth and initiatives.

Successful candidates will have over 5 years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm or corporate strategy role, and an MBA from a top-tier school is preferred. The compensation range for this position is $215,000 to $240,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm or corporate strategy role.
• Ability to build and lead teams.
• Experience in renewable energy or digital infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide analyses related to industry dynamics and trends.
• Identify strategic alliances and M&A opportunities.
• Develop recommendations for core and new business areas.
• Communicate findings with management and support collaboration.
• Drive strategic initiatives from problem definition to delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

MBA from a top-tier institution

Job description

Overview

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a Fortune Global 300 company and a provider of utility-scale energy projects in North America. Our portfolio spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and partnerships that support data center needs. We cover the energy value chain from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance, delivering reliable, customized solutions.

Hanwha Energy USA is advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including hyperscaler solutions on both sides of the meter. We are the parent company of:

• Hanwha Renewables – utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Chariot Energy – retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Corporate Strategy Director, you will build and lead a team that addresses important issues and determines the company’s strategy. You frame problems in unexpected ways and provide clarity, leadership, and perspective to the internal team and stakeholders. Serving as strategic lead on projects, you will coordinate and lead efforts to answer questions and develop insights across core solar development and new business opportunities such as data centers, green hydrogen, and natural gas. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide and perform analyses related to industry, competitor, and technology dynamics and trends (e.g., market sizing, competitive landscape mapping, customer segmentation) to inform the company’s strategy.
• Identify potential strategic alliances/partnerships and M&A opportunities; help lead/coordinate related deal efforts (including structuring and negotiations).
• Lead the development of recommendations and growth strategy for core and new business areas, including where to compete and how to win (e.g., competitive advantage).
• Guide and perform financial analyses to evaluate strategic options, including financial outlook, NPV, and scenario/sensitivity analysis.
• Communicate findings/recommendations with management and support business collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Partner with other departments and support the annual strategic planning process and execution/implementation plans.
• Drive project-based strategic initiatives end-to-end from problem definition and project scoping to delivery of recommendations to the executive team.
• Work cross-functionally, including building consensus and influencing decision making.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm or equivalent in a corporate strategy or corporate development role.
• MBA from a top-tier institution preferred.
• Executive presence with the ability to build relationships with the executive team.
• Ability to lead teams, including guidance and coaching.
• Strong analytical skills and high capacity for conceptual thinking.
• Ability to develop leading-edge business models and long-term strategies.
• Clear and persuasive communication of strategic recommendations to internal and external audiences at different levels.
• Experience and proficiency in creating high-quality presentations.
• Ability to leverage trust to influence outcomes without formal authority.
• Able to structure and present complex business research in a fast-paced environment.
• Renewable energy or digital infrastructure experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

Compensation: $215,000 to $240,000

Hanwha Energy USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.