Panasonic Connect North America · 13 hours ago
Sr. Project Manager- Operations
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expPanasonic Connect North America is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead strategic evaluation, planning, and execution of complex cross-functional enterprise initiatives. This role involves end-to-end ownership of the project lifecycle, including scoping, planning, execution, risk management, and change adoption to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and PMO standards.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Demonstrates the ability to translate business goals into actionable programs and Lead projects using PMO standards, adapting methodologies to fit cultural, situational, and ecosystem-specific needs
Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with internal teams and stakeholders to define: Project scope and objectives (Project Charter), Key goals, deliverables, and success metrics, Risks and mitigation strategies, Milestones, schedules, and dependencies, Resource requirements and budget allocations
Support and oversee operational intake through a disciplined, scaled agile framework—emphasizing incremental delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement via backlog management, daily standups, and stakeholder alignment
Schedule and lead project meetings, partnering with sponsors to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and overall project health
Monitor and report on project milestones, proactively addressing risks and blockers, provides strategic guidance to Project Managers, ensuring alignment with PMO governance and organizational priorities
Communicates clearly and persuasively with senior leadership, customers, vendors, and project teams
Able to synthesize complex project risks, dependencies, and decisions into executive‑ready dashboards and briefings
Establish and maintain intentional, consistent communication with stakeholders regarding project deliverables, timelines, risks, and progress
Proactively identify and resolve issues, escalating to leadership when necessary to ensure project success. Act as the escalation point for project issues and cross-functional conflicts
Educate and coach team members and partners on project management processes, tools, and governance standards to foster alignment and accountability
Demonstrate a strong lead mindset by proactively seeking clarity, staying strategically focused, and modeling accountability in day‑to‑day decision-making
Drives adoption of PMO methodologies, tools, and continuous improvement practices, including Scaled Agile and Waterfall Frameworks
Coach and enforce strong process discipline, documentation standards, and governance structures across all managed projects
Provides ongoing direction, feedback, and support to Project Manager and Project Specialist roles, developing PM capability across the enterprise
Oversee the work of 3rd‑party project managers and ensures standardized service delivery
Lead change management initiatives and drives operational maturity across teams and stakeholders
Ensures accurate project tracking and data integrity across systems such as Smartsheet, Power BI, JIRA, or MS Project
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or finance, Marketing, Engineering, IT, Operations, or a related field required
7 years or more of direct experience in Project Management, Program Management, or similar experience Required
Formal Certification Required: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certifications or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) with significant PM experience
Demonstrates the ability to translate business goals into actionable programs and Lead projects using PMO standards, adapting methodologies to fit cultural, situational, and ecosystem-specific needs
Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with internal teams and stakeholders to define project scope and objectives (Project Charter), key goals, deliverables, and success metrics, risks and mitigation strategies, milestones, schedules, and dependencies, resource requirements and budget allocations
Support and oversee operational intake through a disciplined, scaled agile framework—emphasizing incremental delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement via backlog management, daily standups, and stakeholder alignment
Schedule and lead project meetings, partnering with sponsors to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and overall project health
Monitor and report on project milestones, proactively addressing risks and blockers, provides strategic guidance to Project Managers, ensuring alignment with PMO governance and organizational priorities
Communicates clearly and persuasively with senior leadership, customers, vendors, and project teams
Able to synthesize complex project risks, dependencies, and decisions into executive‑ready dashboards and briefings
Establish and maintain intentional, consistent communication with stakeholders regarding project deliverables, timelines, risks, and progress
Proactively identify and resolve issues, escalating to leadership when necessary to ensure project success. Act as the escalation point for project issues and cross-functional conflicts
Educate and coach team members and partners on project management processes, tools, and governance standards to foster alignment and accountability
Demonstrate a strong lead mindset by proactively seeking clarity, staying strategically focused, and modeling accountability in day‑to‑day decision-making
Drives adoption of PMO methodologies, tools, and continuous improvement practices, including Scaled Agile and Waterfall Frameworks
Coach and enforce strong process discipline, documentation standards, and governance structures across all managed projects
Provides ongoing direction, feedback, and support to Project Manager and Project Specialist roles, developing PM capability across the enterprise
Oversee the work of 3rd‑party project managers and ensures standardized service delivery
Lead change management initiatives and drives operational maturity across teams and stakeholders
Ensures accurate project tracking and data integrity across systems such as Smartsheet, Power BI, JIRA, or MS Project
Strategic Agility Demonstrates the ability to anticipate emerging business needs, adjust delivery strategies proactively, and guide teams through ambiguity. Balances long‑term strategic thinking with pragmatic execution to advance organizational priorities
Communication & Influence Communicates with clarity, confidence, and intention across all levels—from project teams to executive leadership. Influences outcomes by framing complex concepts into strategic insights, facilitating alignment, and driving informed decision‑making
Process Discipline & Governance Establishes and upholds PMO methodologies, ensuring rigor, repeatability, and traceability across programs. Identifies opportunities to evolve standards and introduces scalable processes that enhance delivery maturity and operational excellence
Cross‑Functional Leadership Fosters strong, trust‑based partnerships across technical, operational, and business teams. Breaks down silos, navigates competing priorities, and orchestrates cohesive execution to achieve shared goals
Analytical & Critical Thinking Applies advanced analytical frameworks to evaluate data, assess risks, and optimize project strategies. Synthesize trends, insights, and performance indicators to guide decision paths and uncover opportunities for continuous improvement
Change Leadership Strive for creating clarity, reducing resistance, and guiding stakeholders through change. Ensures adoption of new processes, behaviors, and technologies through thoughtful communication and enablement
Customer‑Centric Leadership Anchors project direction and decisions in customer and end‑user value. Advocates for customer needs, ensuring outcomes enhance business impact, user experience, and long‑term success
Travel Requirement: 25% travel to various locations in North America for internal collaboration or onsite for project execution
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Panasonic Connect North America
Panasonic Connect is a B2B company offering device hardware, software, and professional services for the connected enterprise.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Doreen Bryant, DSL
Talent Development Partner
Nancy Terselic
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