Sr. Planning Associate - Data Center

Hanwha Data Centers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Energy USA in Houston seeks a Business Development & Planning Associate to drive its data center projects and energy infrastructure initiatives. You will coordinate day-to-day activities, track deliverables, and support planning, budgeting, and management reporting across multiple teams.

Working with development, finance, engineering and legal teams, you will help keep work moving, identify issues early, and prepare clear information for decisions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in project coordination, business planning, consulting, or a related role.
• Experience coordinating assignments involving multiple teams and following deliverables through to completion.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to turn complex information into clear written summaries, presentations, and actionable next steps.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to organize data and perform basic financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project execution: Translate agreed priorities into action plans with clear owners, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Organize project meetings, document decisions, and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Maintain project visibility: Keep schedules, milestone trackers, and issue logs current; identify dependencies and delays.
• Elevate matters requiring management decisions with a clear explanation of impact.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Hanwha affiliates and external partners.
• Support business planning and budgeting: Consolidate team inputs into annual business plans and budgets.
• Track progress and explain variances with responsible teams.
• Prepare management reporting: Draft concise presentations and project updates on progress, budgets, risks, and decisions.

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting & planning

Written summaries

Excel & PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea’s most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry. Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain—from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets. Hanwha Energy USA Is Actively Advancing Strategic Initiatives In Natural Gas Generation And Data Center Development, Including Hyperscaler Solutions On Both Sides Of The Meter. We Are Proud To Serve As The Parent Company Of.

• Hanwha Renewables – specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Chariot Energy – providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets

Position Overview

Hanwha Energy USA is seeking a Business Development & Planning Associate to help advance its data center business and related energy infrastructure initiatives. Working closely with the team head, this role will coordinate day-to-day project activities, track deliverables, and support business planning, budgeting, and management reporting. The successful candidate will work across Hanwha affiliates and development, commercial, engineering, finance, and legal teams to keep work moving, identify issues early, and prepare clear information for decisions. This position offers opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as the business grows. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project execution: Translate agreed priorities into action plans with clear owners, deliverables, and deadlines. Organize project meetings, document decisions, and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Maintain project visibility: Keep schedules, milestone trackers, and issue logs current. Identify dependencies, investigate delays, and elevate matters requiring management decisions with a clear explanation of their impact.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration: Coordinate inputs and follow-up across Hanwha affiliates, internal teams, and external partners to advance shared initiatives.
• Support business planning and budgeting: Consolidate team inputs into annual business plans and budgets. Track progress and spending against approved plans, working with responsible teams to explain variances.
• Prepare management reporting: Draft concise presentations and project updates covering progress, budgets, risks, next steps, and decisions required. Check supporting information for accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate internal approvals: Maintain approval schedules and submission checklists, assemble supporting materials, and track outstanding inputs for development reviews and investment approvals.
• Support transaction readiness: Coordinate document requests, data-room updates, and due diligence schedules with development, finance, and legal teams.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in project coordination, business planning, consulting, or a related role.
• Experience coordinating assignments involving multiple teams and following deliverables through to completion.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to turn complex information into clear written summaries, presentations, and actionable next steps.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to organize data and perform basic financial analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy, data centers, infrastructure, or another project-based business.
• Familiarity with project budgets, development milestones, and financial concepts such as capital expenditure, operating costs, and cash flow.
• Experience working across business units or supporting management reporting and internal approval processes.

COMPENSATION

$130,000 - $145,000 salary

Hanwha Energy USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

www.hanwhaenergyusa.com