Hanwha Renewables
renewable energy
OperationalExcellence(OE)Manager
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“Operational Excellence (OE) Manager at Hanwha Renewables. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. 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”
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; Identify gaps, misalignments, or process deviations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field, 5–8 years of experience, Basic understanding of: Project Lifecycle and Stage-Gate concepts, Basic understanding of: Cost, schedule, and risk management fundamentals, Basic understanding of: Long Lead Item procurement and execution risks, analytical and documentation skills, Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools
Nice to Have
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, Exposure to utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects
What You'll Do.
Support the operation and monitoring of Stage-Gate processes across projects
Track and verify whether required deliverables
and approvals are properly completed at each stage
Support validation of RACI alignment across cross-functional teams
or process deviations and escalate appropriately
Perform independent cross-checks on key project inputs
Assist in tracking and reviewing critical long-lead equipment
Maintain visibility into procurement status
Support coordination between SCM
and EPC teams to ensure alignment
and reporting of operational KPIs
Monitor KPI performance and highlight trends
and improvement opportunities
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
Prepare concise materials
and dashboards for COO and management meetings
Support issue tracking and follow-up to ensure action items are closed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; collaboration with EPC partners; coordination between HQ and project teams; coordination between SCM, Pre-Con, PMO, and EPC teams
Communication Scope
Executive & Management Reporting
Process & Methodology
Stage-Gate processes, Project Lifecycle, Cost management, schedule management, risk management, Long Lead Item procurement, project tracking
Full Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW 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. 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 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
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