Sr. Manager, CCI DE Business Planning and Investment Management

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

CCI is seeking a high-ownership professional to strengthen the planning discipline and investment management capabilities of our Distributed Energy (DE) business. This role supports annual and quarterly planning, market intelligence, investment evaluation, management reporting, and portfolio governance across a multi-project pipeline. The person in this role will work closely with development, project finance, engineering, project management, and operations teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Investment Management & Review Support

• Support investment evaluation and internal approval processes for new projects and strategic initiatives.
• Build and review financial analyses, business cases, and sensitivity analyses to support investment decision-making.
• Prepare materials for leadership reviews and investment committee discussions.
• Track key assumptions, value drivers, risks, and mitigation actions to improve investment readiness and decision quality.

2) Market Intelligence & Development Strategy

• Monitor key policy, regulatory, and market developments affecting the DE business and assess their implications for CCI leadership.
• Prepare rapid internal summaries and executive updates on state executive orders, legislation, and regulatory changes relevant to community solar, ESS, and other DE opportunities.
• Translate market and policy developments into actionable development initiatives, and help drive action plans and resource alignment across teams.
• Lead analysis and coordination for new business initiatives such as data center-related opportunities, small gas turbine opportunities, and other adjacent growth areas.
• Track and analyze critical policy and technical issues, including DCA, FEOC, and inverter / racking-related matters.

3) Business KPI Management

• Define KPI target and measurement frameworks and coordinate related communication across the team and with corporate planning functions.
• Maintain quarterly KPI trackers and support periodic performance assessment and management review.

4) Business Planning & Management Reporting

• Support bi-annual planning processes, including planning assumptions, milestones, and cross-functional inputs.
• Prepare management updates, dashboards, and executive review materials.
• Support ad hoc business analyses and maintain visibility into major business issues and decisions across teams.

5) Process Innovation, Data Analytics & Reporting

• Support CCI Development Business process improvement initiatives and maintain monthly and quarterly progress trackers for key operational goals.
• Maintain stage-gate pipeline visibility from development to sale, construction, and operations by organizing project status, probability, expected milestones, and key risks in CRM and tracker tools.
• Improve reporting frameworks, templates, and management cadence across the DE business.
• Support process standardization, internal controls, and operating discipline.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in investment management, portfolio governance, business operations, or related fields
• Strong analytical skills, including Excel-based analysis, business case development, and structured reporting.
• Strong executive communication skills, including PPT story lining and issue framing.
• High ownership and strong follow-through.
• Able to balance structured planning with practical investment and execution support.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, discipline, and outcome focus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Investment or M&A experience at a consulting firm
• Experience in energy, renewables, distributed energy, ESS, power markets, or project-based infrastructure businesses.
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes, risk management, change control, and project economics.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or reporting automation tools.

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: To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements  normally expected to perform  regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 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.

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