Vice President of Digital Innovation

Description

Title: Vice President of Digital Innovation Department: Process Innovation – Digital Innovation Location: Houston, TX Supervisor: Head of Process Innovation Office

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status: Hybrid

VICE PRESIDENT OF DIGITAL INNOVATION

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects 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 Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. 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.

SUMMARY

The Vice President of Digital Innovation will report directly to the EVP of the Process Innovation Office (PIO) and will serve as the chief architect of Qcells USA Corp’s end-to-end digital transformation across EPC operations. This role is responsible for designing and executing the enterprise digital strategy, overseeing core EPC platforms (Salesforce, Procore, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, SAP, P6), and building a high-performance organization that scales with growth. With full accountability over digital investments, vendor partnerships, and cross-functional system alignment, this position will be a key member of the operational leadership team, setting a long-term vision for digital excellence and leading its execution across the lifecycle of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.This position reports to the Head of Process Innovation Office, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is located in Houston, TX 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 30%.

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead and manage the Digital Innovation Team under the Process Innovation Office, including Digital Tool Experts and the Data Integration Group

- Own the digital roadmap for core EPC tools and oversee implementation of system enhancements and user adoption strategies

- Coordinate closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Controls teams to identify and address digital workflow pain points

- Ensure integrity, accessibility, and flow of operational data across Salesforce, Procore, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, and other enterprise systems

- Collaborate with IT Operations to maintain system uptime, cyber-compliance, and performance

- Guide the Data Integration Group in establishing scalable, real-time data architecture that supports reporting, analytics, and operational KPIs

- Develop and manage training and governance frameworks to maximize ROI on digital tools

- Oversee vendor relationships for EPC software platforms, including licensing, upgrades, and support escalation

- Participate in company-wide initiatives involving system integrations, digital transformation, and business intelligence

- Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to PIO leadership and the broader EPC executive team on digital infrastructure and innovationsRegular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum 10 years of experience in digital transformation, systems integration, or software operations within construction, EPC, or energy sectors

- Proven leadership of technical or cross-functional teams, with direct management of software systems and data governance initiatives

- Strong understanding of EPC workflows and project lifecycle management in utility-scale solar and/or storage projects

- Hands-on experience with Salesforce, Procore, HeavyBid, and/or HeavyJob preferred

- Expertise in enterprise data architecture, API-based integration, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake)

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)

- Excellent communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills

- Must be located in or willing to relocate to Houston, TX

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

- Travel: up to 30% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Regular professional, office business setting

- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

- Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

I hereby, accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and am committing to these responsibilities and required qualifications.

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