Senior Manager of Business Planning, Development Portfolio

Qcells USA Corp.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp is seeking a Senior Manager of Business Planning to lead divestment and oversight of EPC assets. You will coordinate with Development, Finance, Legal, and Project Execution teams to maintain cost, schedule, and contract performance across assets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years in EPC/project management, with strong communication and multi-stakeholder leadership. Hybrid work arrangement with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive EPC project management or project controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage divestment execution for assigned project assets and track closing conditions.
• Oversee project execution, monitor cost, schedule, and contract performance.
• Coordinate with Legal, Operations, and affiliate teams on asset planning and issue resolution.
• Prepare periodic reporting for leadership reviews and HQ submissions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Title: Senior Manager of Business Planning, Development Portfolio

Department: EPC Business Planning & Control

Location: Houston, TX

Supervisor: Sr. Director of Business Planning

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status: Hybrid

SENIOR MANAGER OF BUSINESS PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO

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 Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services 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 Module and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal supporting groups. 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 Senior Manager of Business Planning, Development Portfolio will be a key member of the EPC Corporate Planning team, responsible for the execution and divestment of the business unit's assigned project assets. This role manages divestment transactions through to closing and oversees the cost, schedule, and contract performance of those assets during the holding period, working in coordination with the Development, Finance, Legal, and Project Execution teams.

This position reports to the Sr. Director of Business Planning, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is hybrid and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm 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 FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

35% - Project Divestment Execution

• Manage divestment execution for assigned project assets, including transaction workstreams, approval sequencing, and closing-condition tracking
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders through diligence, document production, and consent requirements to meet closing timelines
• Prepare divestment status, issue, and decision materials for executive and headquarters review

25% - Project Execution Oversight

• Oversee execution of assigned project assets, monitoring cost, schedule, and contract performance against plan
• Administer contract and change-order matters, evaluating scope changes and cost impacts prior to approval
• Identify margin erosion and execution risk early and elevate with recommended corrective action

20% - Reporting & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with affiliate companies, Legal, and Operations on asset-specific planning and issue resolution
• Consolidate asset status, cost, and performance reporting for business unit and headquarters review
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reporting materials for leadership meetings and headquarters submissions

20% - Other Duties

• Conduct site visits and project assessments as needed to support execution and divestment decisions
• Support special projects and business unit initiatives as assigned by senior management
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in EPC project management, project controls, or construction contract administration

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Working knowledge of EPC project economics, including cost estimating, cost control, contract administration, and change order management
• Demonstrated ability to drive multi-stakeholder workstreams to fixed deadlines and close outstanding items
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to communicate with cross-functional teams at multiple levels of the organization
• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Advanced computer skills including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in solar, storage, or renewable energy construction
• Exposure to asset divestment, M&A, or project transaction processes
• Experience coordinating with legal counsel on transaction documentation and closing conditions
• Familiarity with construction management or document management systems

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 onsite or hybrid arrangement may be adjusted, 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].