Program Manager at Panasonic Corporation of North America in Peachtree City, Georgia

Job Description:

YOUR MISSION:

Leader of the Product Development Team (PDT) cross-functional team, foundation of manufacturing, product and revenue for global strategies and responsible for P & L (Profit and Loss).

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

Communication/Leadership
- Builds positive relationship with customers.
- Strengthens teamwork with internal and external development teams.
- Builds trust with all members.
- Leads internal and external PDT and related meetings
- Leads / coordinates Gate process.
Program Management Execution
- Plans and develops methods, procedures and timing for implementation of assigned new product launches according to PLS (Product Launch System) / G-PMP (Global Project Management Process.)
- Manages the development and implementation process of the company's products involving department and cross-functional teams focusing on the delivery of new or existing products.
- Works closely with Sales, Design Engineering, and New Product Launch teams to provide consistency on communicating commitments to the customer.
- Plans and directs schedules and budgets monitoring the project from initiation through delivery. Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Works with all departments and holds accountable all participating individuals to the successful execution of projects.
- Responsible for ensuring all key program milestones are ready for execution and happen according to program timing and established procedures.
- Provides leadership and direction for the various Project Teams and customer project teams.
- Maintains summary program status charts and documentation. Supports any \\"red\\" items with root cause explanation and recovery plans.
Financial Management
- Develops cost models and simulates local and Global P/L models.
- Develops costs for Engineering and related Change Requests from customer.
- Tracks / oversees Engineering expenditures related to Project.
- Has clear understanding of Product Profitability Contributors.
- Drives for ITAKONA (VA/VE) opportunity, while ensuring closure.
- Evaluates and pursues cost Improvements (OH, Labor and Development).
- Understands and investigates other key cost contributors (Sales / Penetration Rates).
- Assists in Business Plan and Mid Term Plan Budget Development.
Organizational
- Maintains current documentation related to projects.
- Open issues, Program Timing, Key Contacts, Engineering Change History, Tooling Details, Cost Data (BOM / E and C Grades), Development Parts /Delivery Schedule, Customer Delivery Agreements, DPIM Materials.

MUST-HAVES:

- Bachelor of Science in Business, Engineering or related degree required.
- Master's degree highly preferred
- Minimum of seven (7) years of program management or related experience in engineering or manufacturing industry required.
- Specific experience in automotive electronics preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to project completion through effective communication and relationship building
- Proven technical systems understanding of overall Automotive Electronics product development through to quality and warranty of a product
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.

BENEFITS & PERKS - WE'RE ALL ABOUT YOU:

- Great Medical / Dental Benefits
- Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
- Annual Bonus Program
- Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
- Relaxed Dress Code
- Onsite Recreation Center & Cafe
- PASATalks Speaker Summits
- Leadership & Mentorship Programs
- High5 Reward Recognition Program
- Onsite Happy Hours!
- And many more benefits & perks found within the 'Our Culture' section...

WHO WE ARE:

At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.

Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and many others. In serving our customers, we don't just strive to put tomorrow's technology on the road - we pride ourselves on recruiting the brightest and best to do it.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

Panasonic 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. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America.
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