Operational Excellence (OE) Manager New

Hanwha Renewables, headquartered in Irvine, California, a member of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm that is among the eight largest business enterprises in South Korea. Hanwha Renewables designs, builds, and manages renewable energy solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in renewable energy to North America, combining best‑of‑world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility‑grade energy solutions customized for local energy markets. Hanwha Renewables offers the full spectrum of energy solutions – from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the renewable energy value chain, Hanwha Renewables minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy. Position Overview The Operational Excellence (OE) Manager supports the establishment and execution of a newly formed OE function within the COO organization. This role focuses on cross‑functional coordination, independent validation, and operational discipline across the project lifecycle – from development and planning through execution and delivery. The OE Manager works closely with Development, Pre‑Construction, PMO, IPP, SCM, and EPC partners to ensure that key decisions are consistent, well‑governed, and execution‑ready while providing structured analysis and visibility to the COO organization. Responsibilities Stage-Gate & Process Compliance Support Support the operation and monitoring of Stage‑Gate processes across projects Track and verify whether required deliverables, assumptions, and approvals are properly completed at each stage Support validation of RACI alignment across cross‑functional teams Identify gaps, misalignments, or process deviations and escalate appropriately Cost estimates and major CapEx assumptions Project schedules and milestone logic Safe Harbor‑related timing and risk considerations Support of key risks, open items, and mitigation actions Assist in tracking and reviewing critical long‑lead equipment (e.g., MPTs, BESS, Breakers, HV equipment) Maintain visibility into procurement status, lead times, and execution risks Support coordination between SCM, Pre‑Con, PMO, and EPC teams to ensure alignment KPI & Operational Performance Monitoring Support definition, tracking, and reporting of operational KPIs Monitor KPI performance and highlight trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities Cross‑Functional Coordination Act as a coordination point between HQ and project teams to ensure information consistency Support collaboration with EPC partners (including Qcells) through structured data and issue tracking Executive & Management Reporting Support Prepare concise materials, summaries, and dashboards for COO and management meetings Support issue tracking and follow‑up to ensure action items are closed Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field 5–8 years of experience in EPC, or project‑based organizations Exposure to utility‑scale solar PV and/or BESS projects preferred Basic understanding of Project Lifecycle and Stage‑Gate concepts Cost, schedule, and risk management fundamentals Long Lead Item procurement and execution risks Strong analytical and documentation skills Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools Preferred Qualifications Experience in Pre‑Construction, Project Controls, PMO or Corporate Planning Familiarity with Safe Harbor, ITC, or IRA‑related considerations Experience working with cross‑functional teams in matrix organizations Prior experience supporting executive‑level reporting or governance processes Hanwha Renewables 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr