Senior Director of Industrialization & BESS Strategy

Qcells North America; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. seeks a Sr. Director of Industrialization to lead SCM and Contract Manufacturing for North American BESS markets, driving strategic market planning and cross-functional execution.

You will mentor a highly technical team, partner with BESS Strategy, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales and Project Execution to shape roadmaps and operational excellence while navigating regulatory and tariff landscapes across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in energy policy, engineering, economics, or finance.
• Minimum 15+ years leading or managing project teams.
• Minimum 7+ years in energy storage (BESS), renewable energy, power utilities, or energy consulting.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Market Planning: Identify manufacturing partnerships and strategic procurement across Utility-scale, C&I, and emerging storage markets.
• Market Intelligence & Policy Analysis: Analyze regulatory changes to evaluate policies and opportunities and recommend actions to leadership.
• Competitive Analysis: Evaluate contract manufacturing firms and supply chain status to enhance competitive positioning.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Align strategic market requirements with technology roadmaps and commercial operations.
• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a highly technical team and build required skill sets.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance

MBA or Master’s in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. seeks a Sr. Director of Industrialization to lead SCM and Contract Manufacturing for North American BESS markets, driving strategic market planning and cross-functional execution.

You will mentor a highly technical team, partner with BESS Strategy, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales and Project Execution to shape roadmaps and operational excellence while navigating regulatory and tariff landscapes across North America.