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Panasonic Avionics Corporation · 1 week ago

Program Manager II - Hybrid

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a leader in delivering inflight entertainment products. The Program Manager II role involves supporting KPI initiatives, managing complex integration activities, and ensuring effective communication between internal departments and customers to meet program requirements.

Consumer ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturingTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead weekly TSO meetings with Suppliers

Liaise TSO related KPI's

Manage, prepare, and convey report Overall Performance to internal functional department managers

Lead internal meetings, communicating all business activity

Gather, Analyze, and report tech data submittal performance, and NOC management

Prepare & Report Overall Performance (SLA/RMA)

Coordinate meetings with Cert./Eng. Dept

OTD, KPI Targets, Tech Data Submittal/Rejections, Response Times

Monitor/Document Business Agreement activity

Develop and maintain program plans and/or procedure that identify work scope

Act as communications focal point to the Seat Suppliers, and Internal Functional Departments and/or OEM as required

Ensure that certification and technical data requirements are defined and coordinated

Maintain superb communications between Panasonic and Seat Suppliers by regular follow-up status reviews and correspondence

Coordinate closely with all functional departments and provide a status on the key initiatives related to agreed deliverables related to overall performance requirements

Identify all potential critical delays and provide appropriate and timely notification

Work closely with all functional departments for responding to those changes that may impact schedules

Ensure superb communications between Panasonic internal and external customer are maintained within Panasonic standards

Arrange, attend and chair internal/external meetings and technical reviews as required

Assist members of functional organizations by providing direction of program activities and issues resolution(s)

Qualification

Program ManagementAircraft Industry ExperienceEffective PresentationsMS Office ProficiencyLeadership SkillsTeam Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsCommunication SkillsCreative Problem Solving

Required

BS Highly Desired or equivalent 5-7 year work experience in engineering, software/product development, development or project management of which 2-3 years minimum in a leadership position

3 - 4 Years of practical work experience in the aircraft industry is highly desired

Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations, analyze and interpret customer requirements, plan and monitor effectively, and function as a champion for customer satisfaction while managing program performance to meet the needs of the company

Proficient in the use of MS office suite of software applications. (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VISIO, Project)

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple programs and issues

Strong time management skills and ability to work through issues without escalation. Ability to thoroughly articulate his/her position(s) concerning problems and/or solutions on his/her own accord with minimum assistance from upper management

Ability to prioritize daily workload in support of program needs

Practiced team building and leadership skills

Possess excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the ability to effectively interact with customers and a diverse range of internal organizations

Ability to work well with people under pressure including people from diverse cultural and political backgrounds

Outgoing, self motivated, well organized and detailed oriented

Creative problem solver with the ability to resolve conflicts and filter conflicting agendas to determine best path forward a resolution

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures

Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of variable factors

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Ability for up to 10-30% travel domestic and internationally required

Benefits

Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off.

Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI).

401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.

Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.

Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.