As a subsidiary of Hanwha Energy, a global energy solutions company, Hanwha Convergence USA Corp. provides reliable Smart Factory Solution, Factory Automation, and renewable energy O&M (Operations and Maintenance) services to semi-conductor manufacturing as well as solar PV & battery energy storage system (BESS) power generation clients. Hanwha Convergence is an affiliate of Hanwha Group, which is the 7th largest business conglomerate in Korea. Hanwha Group is a world leader in solar energy and a Fortune Global 500 company.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Manager, Business Planning will play a pivotal role in guiding Hanwha Convergence’s strategic direction by supporting the development and execution of business plans aligned with the company’s growth objectives. This role involves analyzing market trends, competitive dynamics, and internal capabilities to deliver actionable insights that enhance business performance, streamline operations, and support sustainable growth within the solar O&M sector.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of business strategy and industry trends, along with a genuine interest in advancing clean energy solutions. This position will also support collaboration with Hanwha Group affiliates, including Q CELLS, to identify joint business opportunities, manage strategic pipelines, and contribute to integrated go-to-market execution across renewable energy initiatives.

Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Business Development (35%)

• Lead the creation, refinement, and execution of long-term and mid-term strategic business plans aligned with Hanwha Convergence’s mission and global objectives within the solar O&M domain.


• Collaborate with Hanwha Q CELLS and other affiliate companies to explore and develop integrated solutions and joint value propositions.


• Identify and evaluate new business models, service offerings, and value-added solutions in solar O&M, including predictive maintenance, performance optimization services, or digital platforms. Collaborate with technical teams to assess feasibility and drive commercialization.


• Evaluate potential new markets, partnerships, and joint ventures. Develop go-to-market strategies for expansion into emerging regions or service verticals within renewable energy.


• Proactively identify and manage business development pipelines, ensuring alignment with company priorities and affiliate strategies. Support business development and any related teams by reviewing project opportunities, customer needs, and aligning them with strategic priorities

Market Intelligence & Financial Planning (35%)

• Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, competitor positioning, customer demands, and regulatory frameworks in the global solar, BESS and any new feasible O&M industry. Leverage internal networks including Q CELLS and other affiliates to gather market intelligence, enhance insights, and inform planning. Provide actionable insights for leadership decision-making.


• Create detailed financial models and forecasts to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions. Evaluate ROI and cost-benefit analyses for new and existing initiatives.


• Work closely with finance to develop departmental and project budgets that align with growth strategies, operational capabilities, and resource planning.


• Define and monitor key business KPIs, operational benchmarks, and strategic performance indicators. Track progress and regularly present reports and insights to executive leadership.

Organization Management (15%)

• Oversee specialists and coordinators’ daily performance by conducting regular reviews, and providing constructive feedback to drive improvement.


• Plan and deliver onboarding and ongoing training programs, provide hands-on coaching, and develop tailored materials to enhance team


• capabilities.


• Standardize team processes by creating and maintaining manuals, checklists, and SOPs, while driving process improvements and supporting change management for consistent workflow adoption.

Reporting and other duties (15%)

• Develop board-ready materials including strategic proposals, business case presentations, and initiative updates. Act as the point of contact for strategic alignment with HQ.


• Support executive leadership with ad hoc strategy initiatives, market assessments, or urgent project reviews as needed.


• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members or cross-functional project teams.


• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and business forums to build strategic partnerships and stay informed on emerging trends.


• Maintain documentation and records related to strategic planning, including approvals, assumptions, and progress tracking.


• Coordinate internal business reviews and planning workshops in collaboration with relevant departments. Lead or coordinate strategic planning sessions with affiliate companies to ensure alignment and synergy across key initiatives and market approaches.


• Assist with internal process standardization, best practice sharing, and tools development to improve efficiency in strategic planning.


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management in alignment with business needs.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or M&A experience is a plus.


• 7–10 years of progressive experience in the solar or renewable energy industry, with substantial involvement in project development, strategy, or operations.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite.


• Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify relationships between operational events and performance trends.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional and matrixed teams to achieve complex project goals.


• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.


• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% as business needs require.


• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans and clearly convey technical and business insights to internal stakeholders.


• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive for innovation and problem-solving.


• Bilingual English/Korean a must

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated at a desk) for extended periods of time.


• Frequent operation of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.


• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through video conferencing.


• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze information on screens and in printed materials.


• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, or lift office materials and supplies up to 20 pounds.


• Visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform job functions in a typical office environment.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional office setting with regular use of standard office equipment

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to molly.phaneuf@hanwha.com