Manager, Operational Excellence

Job overview

The Manager, Operational Excellence role is onsite in Houston, TX; compensation is $140,000–$165,000 per year. Hanwha Renewables develops, builds, and manages renewable energy solutions across the project lifecycle. The manager supports a newly formed operational excellence function within the COO organization, providing cross-functional coordination, independent validation, and operational discipline. The role helps ensure project decisions and deliverables are consistent, governed, and ready for execution, while giving leadership visibility into risks, performance, and follow-up actions.

What you'll do

• Monitor Stage-Gate processes and verify deliverables, assumptions, and approvals
• validate RACI alignment and escalate gaps
• independently cross-check cost estimates, schedules, procurement plans, and risks
• track long-lead equipment and procurement status
• support KPI definition and reporting
• coordinate between headquarters and project teams
• prepare management summaries and dashboards
• track action items.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manager operational excellence

renewable energy

project lifecycle

stage-gate

project controls

kpi reporting

houston tx

$140k–$165k/year

solar pv

bess

epc

korean-english bilingual

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree, five to eight years of experience in EPC or project-based organizations, and Korean-English bilingual ability; utility-scale solar PV or BESS exposure is preferred.

About the employer

Hanwha Renewables is hiring for this role. Industry: Solar Electric Power Generation. Sector: 22.