Manager of Business Planning

Description

Title:

Manager of Business Planning

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

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.

The Manager of Business Planning will be a member of the EPC Corporate Planning team, supporting the business unit's strategic planning, headquarters reporting, and corporate governance functions. Working under the direction of the Senior Managers of Business Planning, this role provides analytical support, consolidates business unit reporting for headquarters submission, and administers the internal approval process.

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.

30% - HQ Reporting Consolidation & Submission

• Collect, consolidate, and quality-check report drafts and data inputs from contributing departments for weekly, monthly, and semi-annual headquarters submissions
• Maintain the recurring reporting calendar and secure inputs from owners ahead of submission deadlines
• Track headquarters inquiries through to closure, escalating unresolved items to the Senior Managers of Business Planning

30% - Governance & Approval Process Administration

• Administer internal approval requests and routing, verifying package completeness before submission
• Maintain Delegation of Authority (DOA) reference materials, case precedents, and templates for requesting departments
• Respond to routine procedural inquiries, referring interpretive questions to the Senior Managers of Business Planning

30% - Strategic Planning & Analytical Support

• Conduct market, competitor, and benchmarking research to support the business unit's strategic direction and semi-annual strategy sessions
• Compile and maintain KPI tracking data, flagging variances to the responsible owners
• Prepare analysis and supporting materials for strategy sessions, leadership workshops, and internal pre-session reviews

10% - Other Duties

• Assist with ad-hoc analysis and information requests from business unit leadership
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is…