Manager, Module Product Management

Qcells USA Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Manager of Module Product Management to align EPC needs with module product priorities, driving development through commercialization. You will work with Strategy, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure competitive, cost-effective module solutions for utility-scale projects.

The role requires deep PV module knowledge, strong business sense, and the ability to coordinate across U.S. and global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another relevant technical discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in product management, development, or related functions.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives through commercialization.
• Strong technical understanding of PV modules and solar energy systems.
• Ability to translate technical developments into business impact.
• Experience across engineering/R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and/or project execution.
• Strong analytical and project-management skills, including business cases and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical teams and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface for module product and technology initiatives affecting the EPC business.
• Translate EPC needs into module product requirements and development priorities.
• Lead technology and cost-reduction initiatives from business-case to deployment.
• Coordinate with Strategy Office, Module R&D, Manufacturing, SCM, Sales and project teams.
• Evaluate new module technologies for cost, performance, and risk.
• Drive module integration strategies to optimize EPC system cost and performance.
• Review development plans, prototypes, and manufacturing readiness for deployment.
• Develop deployment plans and business cases for technology initiatives.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science or relevant technical discipline

Job description

Description

Title: Manager, Module Product Management
Department: Tech Center – Tech Strategy
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: VP Tech Strategy
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time
Work Status: Hybrid

MANAGER, MODULE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

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

The Manager, Module Product Management serves as a key interface between the EPC business and Qcells’ broader module product, technology, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations. The role translates EPC project and business needs into module product and technology priorities and helps drive initiatives from development through qualification, deployment, and commercialization.

This position works cross-functionally with the Strategy Office, Module R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Sales, project execution teams, and external suppliers. The role combines technical understanding of PV modules and utility-scale solar systems with product management and commercial acumen to guide product development toward improved EPC cost, performance, constructability, and profitability.

The Manager, Module Product Management will lead and support strategic initiatives including module cost reduction, module and tracker integration, new product introduction, and domestic content and sourcing strategies. This position reports to the VP, Tech Strategy. The position is Hybrid reporting to Houston, TX and 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 FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary Tech Center interface for module product and technology initiatives affecting the EPC business.
• Translate EPC project, construction, system performance, market, and commercial needs into module product requirements and development priorities.
• Lead module technology and cost-reduction initiatives from business-case development through qualification, deployment, and commercialization.
• Coordinate with the Strategy Office, Module R&D, Manufacturing, SCM, Sales, project execution teams, and other Qcells organizations to align product strategy and execution.
• Evaluate new module and related system technologies for cost, performance, constructability, schedule, supply chain, policy impacts, and project risk.
• Drive module and tracker/system integration strategies to optimize EPC system cost and performance.
• Review product development plans, including prototypes, certification, qualification, manufacturing readiness, and field validation, to assess deployment readiness and schedule.
• Develop deployment plans and business cases for technology initiatives, including unit benefits, project volume, implementation timing, investment, and portfolio value.
• Support product roadmaps and new product introduction for utility-scale PV modules based on EPC and market needs.
• Monitor module market trends, U.S. solar policy, and domestic content requirements and assess implications for product, sourcing, and technology strategies.
• Evaluate suppliers, technology partners, and joint-development opportunities to improve competitiveness or accelerate commercialization.
• Support initiative budgets and investment planning, including development expenditures and expected financial benefits.
• Prepare business cases, KPI reviews, product strategy materials, and management recommendations.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making across U.S. and Korea-based teams involved in module product development, manufacturing, sourcing, and strategy.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another relevant technical discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in product management, product development, engineering program management, technology development, or related functions.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional product or technology initiatives through commercialization or production deployment.
• Strong technical understanding of PV modules and their application within solar energy systems.
• Ability to evaluate technologies from technical and business perspectives and translate technical developments into business impact.
• Experience working across engineering/R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and/or project execution organizations.
• Strong analytical and project-management skills, including business cases, schedules, risk management, and implementation planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical teams and senior management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline, or an MBA.
• Utility-scale solar experience involving PV module product development, product management, or technology strategy.
• Experience with utility-scale solar trackers and module-to-tracker/system integration.
• Experience with PV module new product introduction, qualification, certification, manufacturing readiness, and commercialization.
• Experience working with module R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and corporate or technology strategy organizations.
• Familiarity with U.S. solar policy and domestic content requirements affecting product and sourcing decisions.
• Experience developing techno-economic analyses and quantifying technology benefits at the project or portfolio level.
• Experience coordinating across U.S. and Korea-based teams in a global organization.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day.
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk.
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far.
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors.
• Travel: up to 20% as needed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

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].