Director of Digital Innovation

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Qcells

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Houston, TX, United States

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Title: Director of Digital Innovation
Department: Process Innovation - Digital Innovation
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Head of Process Innovation
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Status: On-site


DIRECTOR 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 Director of Digital Innovation will be responsible for all the software related activities by screening, evaluating, selecting, negotiating, purchasing, managing the best available software and tools for the companies such as, but not limited to, Procore, Salesforce, etc. Additionally, the Director of Digital Innovation will lead the efforts on data analytics and utilization based on the internal data pool through proper platforms and advanced analytics tools to better support the business visibility and decision making. This position reports to the Head of Process Innovation, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is based out of the Houston, TX office and will be on site daily. 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% of the time.

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

  • Digital Products
    • Lead efforts to identify opportunities to standardize key business software systems across all GES businesses (Procore, Salesforce, Engineering tools (Autocad, PVSyst, etc.), support SAP)
    • Support technical implementation through co-ordination with business process owners and third-parties (as needed)
    • Create shared knowledge base where possible for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Leverage collective buying power of GES team to identify opportunities for SSA to reduce unit cost of licenses/systems
    • Support integrations between platforms as needed (Procore-SAP for example)
    • Manage internal team to support/manage central admin of these systems and/or coordinate with business unit admins
    • Empower business unit ownership of tools by reducing dependence on third parties for admin functions
  • Operational Analytics
    • Promote opportunities for strategic and tactical reporting both native in platform and through advanced BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL)
    • Consider opportunities for improvement including, but not limited to: data warehousing, ETL tools, machine learning
  • IT
    • Provide support and guidance on best practices for IT and towards creation of centralized GES IT department (Standard File Storage/Sharing, Azure Active Directory, SSO, Standard Laptop Configurations, Wiki)

Expected Major Functions

  • Support Procore implementation across Utility and GES business units
  • Support Procore-SAP integration
  • Identify opportunities for bulk software licensing across business units
  • Support efforts to adopt a CRM for utility business and align with GES
  • IT Strategy
    • Establish opportunities for improvement (see above)
  • Salesforce architecture / direct admin support (add users, configure fields)
  • Procore direct admin support (adding users, configuring permission sets, maintaining WBS)
  • Regular 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 of 7 years of experience or equivalent in information technology or SW related system optimization/operation
  • Experience with project management or CRM software tool (ex, Procore, Salesforce etc) would be a strong plus
  • Renewable energy experience preferred
  • The ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects, issues, and activities
  • Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and implementation and facilitation skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills required
  • Assertive, ability to cope with dynamic surroundings
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office tools, SAP, Excel, and other analytical systems
  • Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
  • BS in electrical, industrial, or system engineering
  • MS in above disciplines preferred.


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.