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Head of Business PlanningHanwha Convergence USA • Irvine, CA, United States
Head of Business Planning

Head of Business Planning

Hanwha Convergence USA • Irvine, CA, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Hanwha Convergence USA is a leading provider of O&M Servies for Solar and Energy Storage Systems, leveraging our industry-leading IT and engineering capabilities. In addition, we are a trusted smart factory solutions provider, supplying top-notch integrated control and monitoring systems. Our company is committed to bringing tomorrow’s dreams to life and creating a smarter world with our customers by adding value to technology.

The head of Business Planning serves as a key strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing Hanwha Convergence’s mid- and long-term business strategies across the global Solar O&M, Smart Factory, Factory Automation, and other emerging business sectors in the U.S. This role leads strategic planning, financial forecasting, and organizational performance management to drive sustainable growth and ensure alignment with Hanwha Group’s global objectives.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking strategist with strong expertise in business analytics, corporate planning, and cross-functional leadership. This role requires the ability to translate corporate vision into actionable business plans, enable data-driven decision-making, and provide strategic insights and governance support to executive leadership, ideally with experience in a global corporate environment.

  • 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 (40%)
  • Lead the formulation, refinement, and execution of mid- and long-term business strategies, ensuring alignment with Hanwha Convergence’s mission and the Hanwha Group’s global strategic vision.
  • Collaborate with Hanwha affiliates to identify and realize synergy opportunities, fostering integrated planning across solar, renewable energy, and smart manufacturing sectors.
  • Establish and institutionalize strategic frameworks to evaluate new business models, service innovations, and digital transformation initiatives within the U.S. market.
  • Assess the strategic, operational, and financial viability of new initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and investment strategies.
  • Lead enterprise-wide strategic alignment by managing annual and multi-year business planning, ensuring departmental objectives and KPIs are aligned with overall corporate goals. Responsible for setting up corporate KPIs for managers and regularly evaluating their performance against these metrics.
  • Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management, supporting high-impact decisions that enhance competitiveness, growth, and profitability.
  • Lead strategic initiatives for business transformation, operational excellence, and cross-functional process integration.
  • Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures, providing recommendations on strategic fit, financial returns, and operational implications.
  • Market Intelligence & Financial Planning (40%)
  • Lead comprehensive market, competitor, and regulatory analyses to inform portfolio strategy and strategic positioning across all business sectors. Develop and manage near- and long-term business plans and performance.
  • Develop, maintain, and leverage advanced financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support investment evaluation, growth initiatives, and risk management.
  • Partner with Finance and business leaders to oversee annual budgets, resource allocation, and performance monitoring systems.
  • Deliver data-driven insights and business case analyses to support senior management decisions, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
  • Benchmark organizational performance against industry and affiliate standards, driving continuous improvement and maintaining competitive positioning.
  • Identify emerging market trends, technology shifts, and competitive risks, recommending proactive strategic adjustments to maintain market leadership.
  • Oversee the integration of financial and operational planning to ensure long-term sustainability, profitability, and value creation.
  • Reporting and other duties (20%)
  • Prepare and present executive-level reports, strategic presentations, and business cases for leadership reviews.
  • Establish, lead, and manage key corporate meetings and committees. And oversee the creation, revision, and management of the U.S. subsidiary’s approval authority and delegation policies.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with Hanwha global headquarters to ensure strategic alignment, performance tracking, and adherence to corporate governance standards.
  • Lead and facilitate strategic workshops, quarterly business reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions to foster accountability and alignment across the organization.
  • Mentor and develop team members to strengthen organizational capabilities in strategic planning, market analysis, and performance management.
  • Represent Hanwha Convergence at key industry forums, conferences, and leadership events to enhance brand presence and share strategic insights.
  • Champion process optimization by standardizing planning methodologies, enhancing reporting tools, and improving transparency and operational efficiency across the organization.
  • Drive organizational change initiatives by collaborating with business unit leaders to implement new processes, tools, and best practices for enterprise-wide planning.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, and governance standards across strategic and financial planning activities.
  • 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.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in business planning; 15+ years preferred.
  • Experience in the U.S. energy industry and prior experience working in multinational organizations are preferred.
  • 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.
  • Korean English bilingual proficiency required.
  • 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.
  • Up to 25% of travel may be required.
  • Hanwha Convergence 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.

    We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Convergence 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.

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

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