Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · 5 hours ago
Project Manager
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPanasonic Energy Corporation of North America is dedicated to transforming the world through sustainable energy solutions. The Project Manager leads cross-functional project execution for facility operations and production scalability, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk to ensure timely project delivery in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of mid- to large-scale projects supporting infrastructure, production, or capital initiatives
Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders
Maintain integrated project schedules and manage to critical path constraints
Coordinate vendor activities, procurement timelines, and construction/installation milestones
Proactively identify risks and execute mitigation strategies
Ensure project compliance with internal quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Maintain audit-ready documentation and support inspections as needed
Interface with engineering, operations, procurement, and leadership to drive alignment
Deliver consistent and transparent reporting through dashboards, status updates, and presentations
Lead recurring project meetings, resolve conflicts, and escalate issues appropriately
Leverage Smartsheet, Power BI, JIRA, or other tools to track milestones and performance
Support continuous improvement by refining workflows, templates, and processes
Contribute lessons learned and share project closure documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
5+ years of project management experience, ideally in manufacturing, construction, or engineering
Proficient in project management tools such as Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, or MS Project
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience leading technical projects involving infrastructure, operations, or capital spend
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Fluent in written and spoken English
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)
Preferred
Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Project Management, Engineering Management, or Data Analytics) and/or formal training or certification in project management or portfolio reporting (e.g., PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP)
Experience in lithium-ion battery or high-volume manufacturing environments
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other structured methodologies
Understanding of engineering drawings, capital expenditure projects, or facility systems
Advanced proficiency in enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Demonstrated ability to drive change and improve processes in fast-paced or evolving settings
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification
Benefits
Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!
Company
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is a large-scale, advanced battery manufacturer, operating in Sparks, Nevada and De Soto, Kansas, known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Herman
VP & Chief Information Officer
Brooke Langhans
HPC Partner
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