Senior Manager of Process Planning
Qcells EPC · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
HybridManagementFull-time
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
- Strategic Process Leadership
- Develop and lead the company-wide process innovation roadmap, ensuring alignment with corporate growth strategy and EPC best practices
- Define KPIs, benchmarks, and governance frameworks to measure and improve process efficiency, quality and compliance
- EPC Controls Alignment
- Establish and maintain standardized controls for project cost management, scheduling, risk mitigation, and reporting
- Drive consistent application of change order procedures, contract administration standards, and quality control protocols
- Ensure integration of project controls with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and reporting systems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with leadership across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Logistics, and Operations to align process innovation initiatives with business needs
- Performance Optimization
- Identify process bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions to improve execution speed and reduce costs
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate emerging technologies, tools and methodologies for applicability to Qcells' operational model
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence across teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in EPC project controls, project management, process improvement, or operations leadership
- Proven track record in leading process transformation initiatives for large-scale infrastructure or utility-scale Solar and BESS EPC projects
- Deep understanding of project controls disciplines: scheduling, cost control, risk management and reporting
- Strong knowledge of ERP and project management systems
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and influence at all levels