Overview:
Who We Are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero and for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/
Responsibilities:
The Position:
The Regional Manager, Program Management directly supervises Programs Managers responsible for customers in a region or group of airlines ensuring all program commitments are met. Ensures total customer satisfaction from award of program through in-service operations, including but not limited to program delivery, monthly media/interactive updates, and resolution of in-service issues for a collection of assigned programs. Communicates with middle management at airlines and other 3rd party companies. Responsible for overall group performance of the assigned customer programs including group operations management, group scorecards and KPI’s. Reports to the Director.
Supervisory and Leadership
- Direct/Manage a group of Program Managers for assigned Region.
- Assign appropriate resources and provide visibility of Program Risks and Opportunities.
- Lead the program managers by ensuring regular team meetings, ensuring that all aspects of programs are kept current and that integrated schedules are available.
- Ensure that assigned staff are accountable for delivery according to contracted terms.
- Prioritize daily workload to support of Program/Regional needs.
- Monitor program schedule commitments and direct appropriate personnel of possible impacts(s) or change(s).
- Mentor and provide feedback to Program Managers.
Program P&L management including financial management for:
- NRE (outsource engineering 3rd parties).
- STC Costs Planned Vs Actual.
- License Fees/NRE by program.
- Cost/Payment Program Deferrals.
- Penalty Exposures.
- NRE payment or Cycle of payments (progress payments).
- Ensuring alignment of regional sales forecast.
- Travel Costs associated with non-standard Program requirements.
- New LRU development Chargeable NRE – Proposal stage & implementation.
- Purchase Order Management for all aspects of Customer.
- Interactive Development (3rd Party Costs).
- Customer Credits.
- Customer Courier Expedite Fees, Cancellations, and FOB requirements.
PMO Operational Planning and Oversight
- Responsible for the entire life cycle of all Programs within the assigned region.
- Marketing assistance and review of future proposals and programs to include GTA, P&L, Part List, and work scope review highlights.
- Marketing Program Handovers to Program Managers.
- Support process improvement activities within PMO.
- Program financial approval in accordance with existing company guidelines.
- Regional Reports to include Sales Plan Accuracy, Risks and Opportunities, KPI of Program and Regional Performance, Financial Program Status (P&L review, status and tracking).
- Maintain compliance with departmental operating procedures.
- Maintain superb communications with internal Cross-Functional Team, external 3rd Party Suppliers and with customers by regular follow up status reviews and correspondence.
- Arrange, attend and chair regional program team meetings, reviews, technical coordination meetings and design reviews as required.
- Ensure smooth transition to in-service operation by coordinating efforts with the Product Support Group/CSE and PTS throughout the program.
The salary range of $131,000 – $220,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.
Qualifications:
What We're Looking For:
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, lead, and build effective teams
- Wide knowledge of the Airline and aviation industry
- Demonstrated ability to fully manage program profit and loss statements.
- Proven leadership ability in identifying program issues, facilitating solutions, and assisting/managing customer escalations for program issues.
- Proficient in the use of MS office suite of software applications.
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Project highly desired.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to read situations and apply diplomacy and tact in communications needed to perform duties.
- Seasoned ability to communicate effectively and work with all areas of the company.
- Ability to effectively influence multiple constituencies internally and externally and inspire action without direct organizational management responsibility. Comfortable leading matrix/integrated teams
- Outstanding communication skills and demonstrated ability in developing and delivering business presentations for senior management.
- Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.
- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of the company.
- Directs and controls activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company.
- 4-year University Degree in a technical field preferred plus 5-8 years in technical program or project management of which 3 years must have been in a leadership position; or a minimum of 8-10 years' work experience in engineering, software development, project engineering, system engineering or project management of which 3-5 years minimum in a leadership position.
- Aerospace and/or IFE industry experience a plus.
- Ability to travel extensively, up to 40% of the time, to domestic and international locations as a routine part of the role.
Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We Offer:
- At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
- Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
- Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
- 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.
- Other offerings include: 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.
All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. 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 Avionics Corporate.
