Sr. MES Program Manager - PCONA Panasonic Connect North America
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
About the Job
At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business. As part of our team, you will push boundaries, take action, and face challenges alongside our customers to innovate experiences that define the changing world of work.
What You'll Get To Do:
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead MES-specific deployment strategies and oversee their execution to meet the technological and business needs of large-scale manufacturing facilities.
• Manage daily interactions with System Integrator Partners to ensure seamless integration and functionality of MES and MOM systems.
• Coordinate project teams across multiple disciplines, ensuring timely completion of milestones within set budgets.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with all stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Provide expert guidance on MES technology, advocating for best practices and innovative approaches to system integration.
• Monitor project progress through rigorous management practices, adjusting strategies as necessary to handle the complexities of MES environments.
• Prepare and present detailed progress reports to senior management, highlighting the achievements and challenges of the MES program.
• Implement risk management plans to mitigate potential impacts on project timelines and budgets.
• Ensuring program closure including completion of lessons learned and required documentation.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field with a strong focus on manufacturing systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of program management experience, specifically with MES and MOM implementations in the manufacturing sector.
• Minimum of 3 years experience implementing commercial MES products.
• Extensive knowledge of MES technologies, software development life cycles, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing large-scale projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of working effectively with diverse groups of people.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) with a focus on technology implementation.
• Prior experience in the EV Battery Manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
• Multilingual capabilities are advantageous for international project coordination.
What We Offer:
The salary range listed below is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.
- High Performance Culture
- A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Rewards and Recognition
- Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units
- Competitive compensation packages
- Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive benefits
- Paid Parental Care Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Volunteer time off
- Total Well Being Program
- Employee Referral Program
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, gender identity, 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 Corporation of North America
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