Overview Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is currently seeking a Program Manager I who is analytical, willingness to learn, and demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Responsibilities Meet Panasonic Meet the Recruiter: Jenny Willhoit Explore Panasonic Careers Panasonic Video Our Mission: Create Technologies That Move Us Job Summary: This is fantastic opportunity for a motivated Program Manager who has experience in high volume Manufacturing to help define the project improvement activities and facilitate projects through to completion with expected benefits. Essential Duties: * Managing multiple work streams and collaborating with various departments in a non-repetitive role * Completes work with minimal guidance and direction, where typical project management assignments have a medium to high level of complexity which may involve unstructured and ambiguous situations. * Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position, as is the ability to successfully adapt to diverse people and situations, manage conflict, proactively resolve issues, and complete assignments on time. * Must demonstrate skills in negotiation and facilitation techniques and interact professionally with staff and management at all levels. * Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies and principles and possesses strong technical and analytical skills. * Could often serve in a mentoring role * Managing projects, which involves determining project deliverables and timelines, developing a project plan and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing meeting minutes and status reports. Working with team members to resolve issues. Coordinating activities of a project team which may include individuals from multiple teams, departments and locations. * Manage and deliver assigned projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards * Gain an understanding of all services, operational processes and procedures * Developing relationships and expertise within the divisions to provide continued value-add services. * Assisting divisional clients with navigating service requests; providing escalations as necessary. * Supporting project teams in creating a business case, including cost benefit analysis. * Mentoring team members. * Responsible for comprehensive project management to execute post-merger integration or separation initiatives related to acquisitions and divestitures. * Provide support to execute the strategy of continuous improvements key customer and financial metrics by managing key projects, communicating progress, escalating road blocks and clear and timely communication to stakeholders. * Consistent application of project management and governance standards to determine which project management approach and tool(s) are appropriate for different project stages based on the scale and scope of the objective. * Work extensively with stakeholders and business process owners to coordinate end to end requirements, design, testing and deployment including change management associated with initiatives. * As needed, assist with leadership presentations and provide input to/support the project portfolio and/or resource management processes. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: * To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PENA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Qualifications Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education: * Basic/Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related fields * Preferred: None Essential Qualifications: * 2-5 years project management (PMI) experience required preferred * Solid experience in project management, process improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment with proven ability to manage multiple demands successfully and within a matrixed organization * Ability to lead projects and manage through change * Strong financial acumen * Strong process orientation and analytical/problem solving skills * Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills * Strong relationship leadership and conflict resolution skills, with a proven track record of positively collaborating, influencing and extensively coordinating with internal and external partners including Senior Leaders * Team player, comfortable to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, within a cross-border, remote team environment * Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English Preferred Qualifications: * Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude) Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You: Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health: * Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance * Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month * Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment * Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition * Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning * Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program * Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging * Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization * Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events * Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more. * Shuttle rides to and from work! Where You'll Be: For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey. Who We Are: Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us. Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one. As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs. Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions. We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact. In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits. We Take Opportunity Seriously: At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application! Supplemental Information: Pre-employment drug testing is required. Panasonic Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America. R-100836