Operational Excellence (OE) Manager

Responsibilities

• Stage-Gate & Process Compliance Support
• Support the operation and monitoring of Stage-Gate processes across projects
• Track and verify whether required deliverables, assumptions, and approvals are properly completed at each stage
• Support validation of RACI alignment across cross-functional teams
• Identify gaps, misalignments, or process deviations and escalate appropriately
• Independent Cross-Check & Validation
• Perform independent cross-checks on key project inputs, including:
• Cost estimates and major CapEx assumptions
• Project schedules and milestone logic
• Long Lead Items (LLI) procurement plans
• Safe Harbor-related timing and risk considerations
• Support of key risks, open items, and mitigation actions
• Long Lead Item & Risk Tracking
• Assist in tracking and reviewing critical long-lead equipment (e.g., MPTs, BESS, Breakers, HV equipment)
• Maintain visibility into procurement status, lead times, and execution risks
• Support coordination between SCM, Pre-Con, PMO, and EPC teams to ensure alignment
• KPI & Operational Performance Monitoring
• Support definition, tracking, and reporting of operational KPIs
• Monitor KPI performance and highlight trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Act as a coordination point between HQ and project teams to ensure information consistency
• Support collaboration with EPC partners (including Qcells) through structured data and issue tracking
• Executive & Management Reporting Support
• Prepare concise materials, summaries, and dashboards for COO and management meetings
• Support issue tracking and follow-up to ensure action items are closed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• 5–8 years of experience EPC, or project-based organizations
• Exposure to utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects preferred
• Basic understanding of:
• Project Lifecycle and Stage-Gate concepts
• Cost, schedule, and risk management fundamentals
• Long Lead Item procurement and execution risks
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Bilingual in Korean and English
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools