Sr. Director of Industrialization

Qcells USA Corp.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 263,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in California seeks a Sr. Director of Industrialization to drive BESS solutions in North America.

You will lead a team responsible for SCM and Contract Manufacturing across Utility-scale and C&I sectors, partnering with Strategy, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales, and Project Execution to set growth strategy and governance. The role requires a highly strategic leader with deep BESS industry knowledge, cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience leading or managing project teams.
• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in energy storage (BESS), renewable energy, power utilities, or energy consulting.
• Deep understanding of the North American power sector, especially around BESS usage and requirements.
• Proven track record of working effectively within a multinational corporate structure, with demonstrated success in managing reporting lines and stakeholder relationships across time zones and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Market Planning: Identifying manufacturing partnerships and strategic procurement needs across Utility-scale, C&I, and emerging energy storage markets.
• Market Intelligence & Policy Analysis: Analyze regulatory changes to evaluate policies and opportunities and recommend strategic actions to leadership.
• Competitive Analysis: Evaluate contract manufacturing firms and current supply chain status to enhance competitive positioning and identify gaps.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work with BESS Strategy, Procurement, Product Development and Sales to align strategic market requirements with roadmaps and commercial operations.
• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a highly technical team and build skills for business continuity.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and forward-thinking Sr. Director of Industrialization to drive Qcells designed BESS solution, in the North American energy storage market. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for both SCM (supply chain management) and Contract Manufacturing for both Utility-scale and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sectors.

The successful candidate will partner closely with BESS Strategy, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales, and Project Execution teams to establish and drive the long-term growth strategy, product roadmap governance, operational excellence initiatives, and executive reporting processes to guide executive-level decision-making and product roadmap orientation. This role requires a highly strategic leader with strong business acumen, cross-functional leadership capabilities, and deep understanding of the BESS industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Market Planning: Identifying manufacturing partnerships and strategic procurement needs across Utility-scale, C&I, and emerging energy storage markets.
• Market Intelligence & Policy Analysis: Analyze regulatory changes (e.g., materials, contracts, tariffs, etc.) to evaluate policies and opportunities and recommend strategic actions to leadership.
• Competitive Analysis: Evaluate various contract manufacturing firms and current status of supply chain to enhance competitive positioning, also identifying product or partnership gaps.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with BESS Strategy, Procurement, Product Development and Sales teams to align strategic market requirements with technology roadmaps and commercial operations.
• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a highly technical team. Identify critical skills and build up a team to ensure business continuity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance
• Minimum 15+ years of experience leading or managing project teams.
• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in energy storage (BESS), renewable energy, power utilities, or energy consulting.
• Deep understanding of the North American power sector, especially around BESS usage and requirements.
• Strong comprehension of the business models and value propositions for both Utility-scale (front-of-the-meter) and C&I (behind-the-meter) energy storage projects.
• Proven track record of working effectively within a multinational corporate structure, with demonstrated success in managing reporting lines and stakeholder relationships across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders across North America and Korea.
• MBA or Master’s in Energy Policy, Engineering, Economics, or Finance is highly preferred.

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $263,300 – $292,600
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $241,300 – $268,200
• Zone 3 (All others): $219,400 – $243,800

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ( "HQCA" ) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Mobility
• Standing 20% of time
• Sitting 70% of time
• Walking 10% of time
• Strength
• Pulling up to 10 Pounds
• Pushing up to 10 Pounds
• Carrying up to 10 Pounds
• Lifting up to 10 Pounds
• Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
• Typing F
• Handling F
• Reaching F
• Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
• Turning F
• Twisting F
• Bending O
• Crouching O
• Balancing N
• Climbing N
• Crawling N
• Kneeling N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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