Structures Project Manager III
Panasonic Avionics Corporation •
Irvine, California, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
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/. JOB SUMMARY - The Structures Project Manager will ensure that customer requirements are adequately defined, uniformly understood, and appropriately Planned to achieve the successful execution of project.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and within the budget parameters.
- Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
- Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
- Confers with project members to define scope of work, assign duties and provide responsibility direction.
- Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
- Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules and/or plans as required. Prepares project reports for management, customers, or others.
- Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
- May coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory agencies and/or aircraft OEMs.
- Ability to travel 30 of the year.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s degree in EE or related engineering degree.
- (Min of 5 – 10 yrs) of which at least one to three years should be program/project management.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT: A minimum of five-year experience working with technical personnel and complex activities. These experiences should be gained in areas of research and development, product engineering, design engineering or technical management. COMMUNICATIONS: A general understanding of persuasion techniques and methods. Clear ability to effectively communicate verbally with personnel and management at all levels. PROBLEM-SOLVING: Establish and meet project objectives. Identify adequate and appropriate resources to be assigned to projects to ensure the company’s goals are achieved and the customer’s needs are met.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Some travel, up to 30 may be required.
The salary wage range of $94,000 - $158,000 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. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
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.
Job Ident #:
139659
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