PV Product Manager

Title: PV Product Manager
Department: Commercial Strategy
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: VP of Commercial Strategy
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status: On-Site

PV PRODUCT MANAGER

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

Qcells is seeking a Product Manager to drive the strategy, development, and lifecycle of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) products and solutions. This individual will play a critical role in shaping offerings that meet the evolving technical, regulatory, and commercial demands of large-scale renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate is technically savvy, market-aware, and highly collaborative, capable of bridging cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, supply chain, EPC, and finance to deliver compelling product offerings tailored to our utility and IPP customers. This position reports to the VP of Commercial Strategy, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is In-Office 5 days per week located out of Houston, TX office 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%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Define and execute product roadmaps for utility-scale solar solutions, aligning with market trends, customer feedback, and business strategy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on system architecture, performance, and integration of solar products.
• Evaluate new technologies and suppliers and support strategic partnerships.
• Support commercial teams with technical product positioning, RFP responses, and customer presentations, and module warranty claim responses.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) teams to ensure product readiness and scalability.
• Monitor regulatory, policy, and interconnection developments impacting project design and product requirements.
• Lead competitive benchmarking and market analysis to inform differentiation and pricing strategies.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept through retirement, ensuring documentation, training, and support materials are up-to-date.
• 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
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in product management, project development, or engineering within the renewable energy sector
• Deep understanding of utility-scale solar project components, configurations, and economics
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field
• Bilingual in Korean, preferred not required

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 [email protected].

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