Senior Manager of Marketing Communications

Description

Title: Senior Manager of Marketing Communication

Department: Commercial Office

Location: Houston, TX

Supervisor: Head of Market Intelligence & Communication

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status: Hybrid/Remote

SENIOR MANAGER OF MARKETING COMMUNICATION

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Marketing Communication leads external and internal communication execution for Qcells USA's EPC Division. The critical qualification for this role is proven B2B marketing experience directed at renewable energy industry customers which require direct experience marketing to utility-scale developers, and industry stakeholders.

The role translates Market Intelligence insights into marketing messaging and consistent brand execution that positions Qcells EPC as the leading domestic EPC and Integrated Solution Provider in the U.S. utility-scale solar market. The role requires strategic ownership at the execution level - planning and running the Division's presence at the industry's most consequential trade events, including RE+, ACP, CERAWeek, and Intersolar - while maintaining disciplined tracking of the marketing budget spend and reporting to Head of Market Intelligence & Communications.

Success in this role requires fluency in the U.S. utility-scale solar business - market structure, policy drivers (IRA, domestic content, FEOC), and competitive dynamics - combined with proven exhibition management experience, brand stewardship, and the communications judgment to translate technical market positioning into compelling external and internal narratives. This position reports to the Head of Market Intelligence & Communication, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is Hybrid located in our Houston, TX office 4 days per week and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 40%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand & Content Management

Owns brand consistency across all Communication outputs including visual identity, messaging, and asset standards for brand assets, templates, and presentations. Manage external creative/video agencies to sustain a weekly content cadence. Maintains full visibility into marketing spend, tracking and preparing marketing budget ROI analysis for Head of Market Intelligence review.

Public Relations & External Positioning

Owns Qcells EPC's PR strategy end-to-end, awarded-project announcements, Korea/U.S. press releases supporting Hanwha Solutions IR, sponsorships, media placements, and strategic partnership announcements. Directs weekly LinkedIn content grounded in Market Intelligence findings and co-authors industry leadership interview under the guidance of Head of Market Intelligence & Communication.

Exhibition & Industry Events

Owns end-to-end planning and execution of Qcells EPC's presence at major industry exhibitions (e.g., RE+, ACP, CERAWeek, Intersolar, the Forum and customer annual events) covering strategy, cost tracking, booth operations, and executive coordination. Excellent management skills of PR release and a post-event ROI report.

Internal Communication

Plans and executes company level meetings and drafts internal communications on market developments, regulatory shifts, and company milestones. Serves as the primary communications point of coordination.

Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

10+ Years of Proven B2B marketing experience, corporate communications, or strategic communications in renewable energy or infrastructure

Targeting renewable energy industry customers - direct experience marketing to utility-scale solar developers, EPCs, IPPs, or comparable infrastructure buyers

Demonstrated ownership of exhibition strategy and execution at national-scale industry events (RE+, ACP, CERAWeek, Intersolar, or equivalent) from planning through post-event ROI reporting.

Strong industry knowledge of the U.S. utility-scale solar market, including IRA provisions, domestic content requirements, FEOC restrictions, and broader federal policy context.

Proven track record in PR and media relations, including press release development, media placement, and executive-level corporate positioning.

Demonstrated brand management experience, visual identity governance, messaging consistency, and brand asset standards across multiple channels.

Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional coordination experience consistent with Part-Lead-level responsibility.

Rigorous experience tracking marketing budgets, invoices, and ROI including variance monitoring and structured reporting to leadership.

Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with CRM (Salesforce)and marketing analytics/reporting platforms (Tableau, Power BI).

Experience partnering directly with Sales, Market Intelligence or business development functions.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

Travel: up to 40% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regular professional, office business setting

Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells 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 at hr-usa@qcells.com.