Manager, Corporate Strategy - Project

TransGrid Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TransGrid Energy, a renewable energy company, seeks a Manager, Corporate Strategy – Project to serve as the dedicated planning and performance partner for one BU in Houston. You will own the annual business plan, budget-to-actual tracking, KPI dashboards, and executive-ready updates for senior leadership and headquarters.

In this embedded role, you will coordinate with FP&A, Finance, Legal, and Operations, support cross-BU prioritization, and help implement standardized reporting cadences while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-8 years in corporate strategy, FP&A, or management consulting within energy/infrastructure.
• Strong analytical skills with KPI dashboards and budget trackers.
• Experience delivering executive presentations and management reports.
• Ability to partner with a BU while representing corporate strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the corporate strategy contact for an assigned BU (IPP, Data Center Infrastructure, or VPP).
• Own the BU's annual business plan and budget-to-actual tracking.
• Prepare analyses and materials for Review & Challenge with CEO/Corporate Planning.
• Track milestones, COD timelines, and investment gates; escalate risks.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly management reports and executive briefing materials.

Skills

Strategic planning

KPI dashboards

Executive communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering

MBA (nice to have)

Job description

Company Overview

TransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and PV projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects under construction and in late-stage development, and the Company is actively expanding its energy asset portfolio across the United States.

Company Overview

TransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and PV projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects under construction and in late-stage development, and the Company is actively expanding its energy asset portfolio across the United States.

As an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company driven by a firm commitment to advancing the clean energy future, TransGrid Energy is striving to shape the renewable energy landscape by providing sustainable and reliable power solutions tailored to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow.

Position Overview

As part of the build-out of TransGrid Energy's Corporate Strategy (CS) function, we are seeking a Manager, Corporate Strategy – Project to serve as the dedicated business-unit planning and performance-management partner for one of TransGrid Energy's three business units: IPP, Data Center Infrastructure, or VPP.

This role operates in an embedded, 1:1 coverage model, owning the business plan, KPI tracking, and performance reporting for an assigned business unit while working closely with the Project Part Lead to elevate risks, coordinate cross-BU priorities and support executive decision-making. This is a high-visibility role for someone who wants deep exposure to business operations alongside corporate strategy and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated Corporate Strategy point of contact for an assigned business unit (IPP, Data Center Infrastructure, or VPP), maintaining a close working relationship with business unit leadership.
• Own the business unit's annual business plan, budget-to-actual tracking, and KPI dashboard, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timely updates.
• Support Review & Challenge sessions between the business unit and the CEO's office / Corporate Planning by preparing supporting analyses, performance updates, and presentation materials.
• Track project- and portfolio-level milestones, including pipeline progress, commercial operation date (COD) timelines, and investment gates, proactively identifying and escalating risks or delays.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages and ad hoc briefing materials for executive leadership and headquarters reporting, including Hanwha Qcells and Hanwha Energy.
• Support the Project Part Lead in coordinating cross-business-unit resource allocation, investment prioritization, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate with FP&A, the Investment team, and Legal and Operations to ensure business unit initiatives are appropriately resourced, monitored, and executed.
• Help implement standardized reporting cadences, KPI definitions, and templates as part of the broader integration with Hanwha Qcells' management processes.
• Support the onboarding of new business unit leaders by providing relevant business strategy, planning, KPI, and performance-management context.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate strategy, business unit finance, FP&A, management consulting, or business operations, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or another capital-intensive industry.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience building and maintaining KPI dashboards, budget trackers, and management reporting packages.
• Demonstrated ability to manage business planning, performance tracking, and reporting processes with strong attention to data accuracy and deadlines.
• Ability to operate as an embedded business unit partner while representing corporate strategy and headquarters perspectives.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations, management reports, and materials that translate complex information into clear recommendations.
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust with business unit leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Ability to identify performance gaps, monitor milestones, proactively escalates risks, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with renewable energy project development, independent power producer (IPP) operations, or data center infrastructure and virtual power plant (VPP) business models.
• Experience supporting corporate planning, management reporting, or performance-management processes within a multinational organization.
• Experience working with headquarters or regional stakeholders on business planning, reporting standards, and management processes.
• Bilingual in English and Korean, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The ideal candidate for this role will have authorization to work in the US prior to joining TransGrid Energy LLC. The Company will not sponsor or offer assistance with the sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

TransGrid Energy believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

TransGrid Energy is an Equal Opportunity / Affctive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Compensation Range: $140K - $160K